What is PD CEN/TS 17331 - Organic substances in construction products about?
PD CEN/TS 17331 specifies existing methods for the determination of the content of specific organic substances in construction products.
PD CEN/TS 17331 covers the parameters of BTEX, biocides, dioxins, furans and dioxin-like PCBs, mineral oil, nonylphenols, PAH, PCB, PCP, PBDE, and short-chain chlorinated paraffins.
NOTE: Construction products include mineral-based products, bituminous products, wood-based products, polymer-based products and metals.
NOTE: PD CEN/TS 17331 does not include analytical methods for metals.
Who is PD CEN/TS 17331 - Organic substances in construction products for?
PD CEN/TS 17331 on construction products is useful for:
- Builders
- Manufacturers of organic substances
- Manufacturers of binders and bitumen
- Scientists of chemical laboratory
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 17331 - Organic substances in construction products?
The degrading condition of our environment is a very big concern which needs to be addressed on an urgent basis. Activities like promoting sustainable products are building blocks to the issue. PD CEN/TS 17331 helps in the Determination of the content of various organic substances in soil, sludge and waste are necessary for construction products and thus we highly recommend you to follow the guidelines.
PD CEN/TS 17331 navigates you through the appropriate standardized test method according to the type of construction product, the concentration range of the parameter of interest and the expected interferences.
Methods for extraction and analysis of organic substances in construction products are specified in PD CEN/TS 17331 to assist builders in using environmentally friendly products.
