Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics
Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics
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Building Chemistry, Building Biology, Hygiene

Determination of odor emissions from construction materials and odor evaluation of indoor air

Measurement Determination of odor emissions from building products using test chambers, sensory testing of indoor air
Standards DIN ISO 16000-28, DIN ISO 16000-30
Measurement object Construction products
Indoor air of residential rooms with and without sampling


Special feature

Determination of odor intensity with and without a comparative scale by a trained panel, hedonic tone and acceptability by an untrained panel

More information

Evaluation according to national (Blue Angel, German AgBB scheme) and international guidelines and recommendations

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