GERSTEL TDU2 used in research
on using biologically grown polymers for vehicle interiors.
Polyamides made from biologically grown raw materials (Bio PA) are seen as a key driver for bio-based plastics. In the automotive industry, vehicle interiors must meet a variety of mechanical, optical and emission-related specifications. In a recent publication, emissions from Bio-PA510, -PA610 and -PA1010 were compared with those of fossil fuel-based PA6 following a standardized UV-aging process. A GERSTEL TDU2 system was used to perform VDA 278-related VOC and SVOC emissions tests in combination with GC-MS. The tests showed very low VOC and SVOC emission values well within requirements for all polyamides tested
The perceived odor was characterized using a human test panel in accordance with VDA270. Odor values exceeded specified limits requiring further research, for example, on UV-stabilization. Stay tuned for further developments.Polyamides made from biologically grown raw materials (Bio PA) are seen as a key driver for bio-based plastics. In the automotive industry, vehicle interiors must meet a variety of mechanical, optical and emission-related specifications. In a recent publication, emissions from Bio-PA510, -PA610 and -PA1010 were compared with those of fossil fuel-based PA6 following a standardized UV-aging process. A GERSTEL TDU2 system was used to perform VDA 278-related VOC and SVOC emissions tests in combination with GC-MS. The tests showed very low VOC and SVOC emission values well within requirements for all polyamides tested
The perceived odor was characterized using a human test panel in accordance with VDA270. Odor values exceeded specified limits requiring further research, for example, on UV-stabilization. Stay tuned for further developments.
Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941825001102