NEN EN 13999-1 : 2013

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Apparatus
   5.1 Support
   5.2 Adhesive coating device
   5.3 Emission test chamber
   5.4 Air supply and mixing facilities
   5.5 Air sampling devices
   5.6 Devices for desorption and analysis
6 Adhesive sample
   6.1 General
   6.2 Pre-conditioning
   6.3 Preparation of a test specimen
7 Procedure
   7.1 Number of determinations
   7.2 Preconditioning of the test chamber
   7.3 Operation of the test chamber
   7.4 Starting of the test
   7.5 Sampling and analysis of emitted substances
8 Expression of results
   8.1 Calculations
   8.2 Carcinogenic and sensitising compounds concentration
   8.3 Volatile organic compounds
        8.3.1 General
        8.3.2 Determination of the specific emission rate at
               the sampling times
        8.3.3 Determination of the specific cumulative emission
               in the 24 h to 240 h interval
        8.3.4 Determination of the empirical parameters a and b
9 Test report
Annex A (normative) Carcinogenic and sensitising substances
Annex B (informative) Theoretical background of the calculation
        method
   B.1 Determination of the specific emission rate
   B.2 Determination of the specific cumulative emission in the
        24 h to 240 h interval
Bibliography

Explains a conventional standard method for assessing potential emissions from adhesives after their application.