Vehicle Interior Air Quality

Vehicle interior air quality is critical for car manufacturers and occupants. Changes in temperature can cause trim materials such as plastics, polymers, foams and textiles to release substances that may affect the health and safety of drivers and passengers. As a result, vehicles must meet various ISO and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards and regulations.

Our interior emissions tests can be carried out on materials, parts and whole vehicles. We offer testing for:

Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC)
Formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds
Fogging
Odor/smell
Filtration

VOC and SVOC testing

VOC and SVOC can have a direct effect on the health and safety of drivers and passengers. As a result, strict regulations and standards have been set to qualify and quantify their presence in materials, parts or in the vehicle itself.

Our test chambers range in size from micro to one that is large enough to fit an entire vehicle plus preparation room. This capacity means we can test all makes, models, materials and parts against different standards and specifications.

We offer analysis of formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds, residual monomers, nitrosamines and total organic carbon.

Fogging tests

Fogging tests determine the quantity of volatile products released by materials in the passenger compartment under high temperature. The ‘fogging’ is the condensation on the inside of the windscreen. The test includes:

Gloss measurement of the condensation
Weighing of the condensate
Transparency measurement (or haze) of the fogging

Odor/smell tests

This sensory assessment is carried out by a trained qualified tester and covers two areas:

Odor intensity
Odor identification

These assessments can be carried out on materials or parts, using jars or bags.

All interior emissions tests are conducted in accordance with ISO and OEM standards.

OEMS	VOC /Formaldehyde	Odor	Fogging
GM	TS-BD-003, GMW8081, GMW 15600, GMW15634, GMW15635 , GMW 14236	GM9130P, GMW3205	GMW 3235
Ford	FLTM BZ 157-01, BZ108-01, BZ 156-01	16-0064, BO131-01&03	SAEJ1756
Renault	RNES-B-00114, RNES-B-20116	RNES-B-00096	RNES-B-00070
Stellantis	D105495, D405535, CS-13398	CS-A0806	D451727, LP-463DB-12-01, LP-463KC-09-01, CS-A0228
BMW	GS97014-2, GS97014-3, GS97014-4, VDA278	VDA270	DIN75201
Mercedes Benz	VDA276, VDA277 & VDA278	VDA270, DBL5430	DIN75201
VW Porsche	VW 50180, PV3341, PV3942, PV 3938, PPV 8042/VW 96424, PV 3925 PN780	PV3900	PV3015, PV3920
Jaguar Land Rover	TPJLR 52.104	TPJLR 52.458
Hyundai / Kia	MS300-57, MS 300-55	MS300-34	MS300-54
Toyota	TSM 0508G, TSM0512	TSM0505G	TSM 0503G
Nissan	M0402	M0160	M0161
Mazda	MESCF080 & MES CF090	MESCF055&56
Honda	0094Z-T7S-0001		HESD6508
Suzuki	SESN2403	SESN2404&2405
Mitsubishi	ESW83252
Volvo Geely	VCS1027,2769, VCS1027,2759, VCS1027,2749, VCSVCS 1027, 2739 VCS1027,2714, STD 429-0003 Q/JLY J7110274B	VCS1027,2729 STD1027,2712	VCS1027,2719
Faw	Q/CAM-502.1&Q/CAM-502.2
Dongfeng	EQCL 4008
Changan	VS-01.00-T-14016-A6
GAC	QJ/GAC 1550.002
GWM	Q/CC SY248

Filtration performance

We provide advanced determination of fuel, oil and air filters for internal combustion and electric vehicles, including:

Particulate removal and micron ratings (ISO 11155)
Water emulsion removal from fuels
Cabin air particulate and odor removal
Dust and water capacities
Paint shop filtration including HVAC and paint wetting impairment substance (PWIS) detection

Cleanliness of components

The cleanliness of automotive fluid components is essential if the system is to be reliable and durable. We offer cleanliness tests according to ISO 16232 to ensure component parts for air circuits, coolants, fuel and oil are safe and comply with all necessary standards. The tests involve extraction by shaking or rinsing, after which impurities are filtered out and analyzed to determine the particle count, size and nature.

Please ask for the full list of international and OEM standards we test against.