Testing the VOC emissions of flexible materials in car interiors

Cutting the emission of so-called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in car interiors is one of the key commitments of automotive industry OEMs and their supply chain partners.

As the global market leader in surface treatment and coating solutions for the kinds of flexible materials widely used in car interiors, Stahl is deeply involved. So how does the company go about reducing in-vehicle VOCs emissions?

A car’s exterior may make a design statement and grab eyeballs, but it’s the interior you have to look at every time you drive. Always important, car interiors are emerging as the new design and safety differentiator in the highly competitive automotive market. Increasing attention is being paid to the materials used for aesthetic, structural and safety reasons on dashboards, door trims and seats. This in turn is driving the rise of new alternative materials and performance coatings, many of which contain VOCs. These can be released over time, impacting air quality inside the vehicle and, potentially, the comfort and health of drivers and passengers.

Download this whitepaper by Stahl to learn more about:

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• When are VOCs used?
• A brief explanation of analytical techniques
• Testing methods
• VOC-emission regulations
• Using the results for the better