Description / Abstract:
Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes
applicable laws and regulations.
Note: In the event of conflict between the
English and domestic language, the English language shall take
precedence.
Purpose. This standard is used for the
qualitative and quantitative determination of Volatile Organic
Compound (VOC) and Semi-Volatile Organic Compound (SVOC) emissions
in automotive material (AM) utilizing the micro-scale chamber and a
Thermal Desorber – Gas Chromatograph / Mass Selective Detector
(TD-GC/MSD). Individual VOC and SVOC emissions in different vehicle
materials can be identified, quantified, and compared. This method
is an efficient and effective way to isolate emission sources and
odors from automotive materials.
Individual VOC and SVOC emissions in different vehicle
automotive materials can be identified, quantified, and
compared.
VOC emissions in the boiling point range +345
°C or chromatographic elution range from n-pentane (n-C5) to
n-eicosane (n-C20) (VOC value, GM) can be detected by one of the
sorbent tube types specified in this method. It is assumed that
these substances can be detected from vehicle interior air and
total vehicle emissions.
Emissions that condense on a vehicle surface (e.g., glass,
plastic lens, etc.) at ambient temperature are classified as SVOC
or FOG emissions, as defined in glossary. SVOC emissions are in the
boiling point range +280 °C or chromatographic
elution range from n-hexadecane (n-C16) to n-dotriacontane (n-C32)
(SVOC or FOG value, GM) and can be detected by this method.
Individual VOC and SVOC emissions identified as an odor can be
quantified and compared.
Foreword. Determination of VOCs and SVOCs for
Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) is essential to meet customer
and regulatory requirements in some global markets. VOCs and SVOCs
found in interior air and total vehicle emissions originate from an
automotive material source. Measurements are reported in parts per
million (ppm) concentrations, which warrant accurate analytical
results.
Applicability. All Automotive materials that
can contribute to emissions in the vehicle interior air and total
vehicle emissions can be tested. Examples include emissions from
textiles, carpets, polymers, rubbers, elastomers, films, leather,
and composite materials. Additional examples include cured
adhesives, sealants, foams, primers, paints and coatings.
In relation to emissions, the relevant vehicle interior volume
comprises all areas that are linked to the passenger compartment
either directly or by air contact. Therefore, it includes the
luggage compartment, the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) system, etc.
The results from this test procedure will provide additional
information to interpret findings in GMW3059, GMW3205, GMW3235 and
GMW15634.
Suppliers must submit the micro-scale chamber parameter
conditions and Thermal Desorption - Gas Chromatography / Mass
Spectrometry (TD-GC/MS) analysis results together with an
automotive material sample.
This standard complements ISO 12219-3 and results may be
compared to American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) health
standards.