Chemical Testing

The services of the laboratory unit Chemical Testing, accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005, include the determiniation of formaldehyde emission and formaldehyde content including surveillance and certification tests in accordance with European and international standards. The competence of our test laboratory in this field is based on the services of our CARB/IKEA Certification Body. Moreover, the scope of services includes the testing and evaluation of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from construction and other products, of the VOC content, of heavy metals and preserving agents in fluids. The scope of tasks is rounded off by test methods to characterise bonding agents and glues, to determine organic and inorganic wood preservatives and selected contaminants. Most varied products, such as solid wood and wood-based materials, decor foils, flooring material (AgBB Scheme), furniture, upholstered furniture and mattresses but also lacquers, varnishes, dispersion paints and bonding agents. Contaminants can be determined, such as plasticisers, PAH, ammonia and also odours.

 

Accredited procedures

Current test procedures in the accredited area

Laboratory Chemical Testing