EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 120 testing. This European Standard specifies an extraction method known as the "Perforator Method". It is used to determine the formaldehyde content of unlaminated and uncoated wood-based panels.
EN 120 is a European standard that specifies a method for determining the formaldehyde content of wood-based panels using a procedure known as the perforator method.
The formaldehyde content of wood-based panels is an important measure of their safety and quality, as formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and can cause health problems in high concentrations. The perforator method is a widely used method for measuring the formaldehyde content of wood-based panels and is recognized by many national and international organizations.
The perforator method involves making a series of small holes in the panel surface and then removing formaldehyde vapors from the holes using a solvent. The extracted vapors are then analyzed using a colorimetric or titrimetric method to determine the formaldehyde content of the panel.
EN 120 specifies the equipment and materials required to perform the drilling method, as well as test conditions and procedures. The standard includes instructions for preparing panel samples, drilling holes, removing formaldehyde vapors, and analyzing samples.
EN 120 also provides guidance on the interpretation of test results, including calculating formaldehyde emission levels and determining compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The standard includes recommended limits for formaldehyde emissions from wood-based panels, depending on their intended use and application.
Overall, EN 120 is an important standard for manufacturers, distributors and end users of wood-based panels, as it provides a widely recognized and standardized method for measuring the formaldehyde content of these products and helps ensure their safety and quality.
EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 120 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.
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