30.03.2022
Emission chamber testing according to ISO 16000
and EN 16516 now
again in-house using state-of-the-art testing equipment
OETI has recently been recertified according to ISO 16000 parts 2, 3, 6, 9 and 11 as well as EN 16516.
As part of the accreditation process, OETI acquired new equipment, including six new emission test chambers, which were specifically designed to meet the standard.
Proven safety thanks to comprehensive emission measurements
Building and furniture materials can be a significant source of pollutants because they contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
For this reason, emission tests are essential elements of chemical safety assessment. With VOC and formaldehyde emission testing from our experts, you are on the safe side. Our comprehensive service confirms the quality of your building and furniture materials, so that you can boost the confidence of your customers and partners.
Test chamber
Chamber testing (ISO 16000 parts 3, 6, 9 and 11 as well as EN 16516) is used to measure emissions into the ambient/indoor air. It measures VOCs as well as formaldehyde.
Which tests do we offer?
- Emission chamber testing according to ISO 16000 series and EN 16516
- Emission tests in accordance with the German AgBB scheme (German Committee for Health-Related Evaluation of Building Products)
- EMICODE® tests for flooring installation materials, adhesives and building products
- Emission tests for textile flooring according to GuT guidelines
- Emission tests based on eco-label awards (Austrian Eco-label, Blue Angel, nature plus)
- Emission tests according to the French AFSSET/ANSES directive
How do you benefit from using our services?
- We offer emission chamber testing using state-of-the-art technical equipment
- Faster processing times, as samples can now be tested in-house
- Proven safety thanks to comprehensive emission measurements
- Optimised safety compliance evaluation of products
- Assurance that your product meets the statutory requirements and can therefore qualify for public contracts.
- OETI’s proven expertise: we have decades of experience in on-site odour testing as well as indoor air and emission chamber analysis of volatile organic compounds.
If you have any questions about our comprehensive testing programme, please contact our Indoor Air Quality team at iaq@oeti.biz.
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