Fogging Test With Cubis® II
Overview
High surface and interior temperatures can cause polymers, textiles and natural materials in automotive interiors to release volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs & SVOCs) at an accelerated rate. When these compounds condense on the cooler surface of the windshield, it can create a visibility problem for the driver.
The fogging test helps vehicle interior manufacturers identify and develop products that outgas SVOCs at a reduced rate. The fogging test procedure – outlined in DIN EN ISO 75201 – helps recreate auto interior outgassing in a timely, measurable and repeatable fashion.
Download this application highlight to discover how Cubis® II - paired with fogging test QApp software - can support this function.
- Document type: Application Highlight
- Page count: 4
- Read time: 6 minutes
Key Takeaways:
- DIN Standard 75201 is a method developed by the German Institute for Standardization that allows automobile interior material manufacturers to test the levels of condensation/evaporation of volatile compound
- Potentially harmful VOCs and SVOCs found inside vehicles as a result of material manufacturing include benzene, styrene, toluene and acetaldehyde
- Fogging test helps to identify and develop products that outgas SVOCs at a reduced rate
- Two main methods are used for fogging tests: reflectometric and gravimetric tests
- Gravimetric test involves sample preparation and measurement of fogging condensate – the software invalidates failed samples and calculates results automatically
This Resource is Designed For:
- Lab Managers
- Lab Technicians
- Scientists
- Lab Assistants
- Quality Control Managers
- Research and Development Scientists
- Vehicle Interior Manufacturers
- Automobile Interior Material Manufacturers
Applications Supported:
- Cubis® II Balances
- Fogging Tests for Automobile Interior Materials
- Determination of the Fogging Characteristics of Trim Materials in the Interior of Automobiles
- Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- DIN EN ISO 75201
- Gravimetric Test
- Reflectometric Test
- QApp
