Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP
Release of substances from construction materials with intermittent water contact
Environment, Hygiene and Sensor Technology
Construction products may release substances into the environment when in contact with water
| Measured parameters | Determination of substance release from building materials with intermittent water exposure, determination of individual substances and sum parameters |
| Standards | proposed standard (Dynamic Surface Leaching Test, DSLT) according to DIN EN 16637-2 DIN EN 16105 |
| Measurement object | water-exposed building components: façade coatings roofing materials |
Special features
Chemical analysis of the leachates depending on the products and their properties:
- 64-day Dynamic surface leaching test (DSLT) according to DIN EN 16637-2
- 21-day intermittent leaching test according to DIN EN 16105
More information
Evaluation according to national guidelines, recommendations and regulations