Release of substances from construction materials with intermittent water contact

Environment, Hygiene and Sensor Technology

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Construction products may release substances into the environment when in contact with water

Measured parameters Determination of substance release from building materials with intermittent water exposure, determination of individual substances and sum parameters
Standards proposed standard (Dynamic Surface Leaching Test, DSLT) according to FprCEN/TS 16637-2 DIN EN 16105
Measurement object water-exposed building components:
façade coatings
roofing materials


Special features

Chemical analysis of the leachates depending on the products and their properties:

  • 64-day Dynamic surface leaching test (DSLT) according to FprCEN/TS 16637-2
  • 21-day intermittent leaching test according to DIN EN 16105
     

More information

Evaluation according to national guidelines, recommendations and regulations