As a manufacturer, you want to carry out halogen analysis according to the IEC 63355 standard
What does IEC 63355 say ?
IEC 63355 is an international standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), which prepares and publishes international standards for electrotechnical and electronic technologies. This regulation specifies a method for determining the halogen content of products or components of cable management systems (CMS) made entirely or partly of combustible material(s). Halogens include elements such as chlorine, fluorine, bromine and iodine, which may be present in polymers, cabling materials, textiles and other industrial products.
What is the scope of IEC 63355 ?
This standard is particularly relevant to industries such as electronics, where insulating and wiring materials need to be analysed to ensure that they comply with maximum permissible halogen content thresholds. It also applies in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices and nuclear where safety is paramount.
Halogen analysis according to the standard IEC 63355 and PMUC analysis
A PMUC item is a product or material that has been approved after PMUC analysis for use in nuclear power plants, in accordance with the specific safety requirements of this industry. These materials must not only perform well, but also be safe in the event of incidents such as fires. The absence of hazardous substances, including certain halogens, is essential to prevent the production of corrosive or toxic gases that could threaten the integrity of installations and the safety of people.
The IEC 63355 standard specifies methods for measuring halogen content, to ensure that the materials tested comply with safety thresholds. For PMUC objects, these analysis are crucial, as the presence of chlorine, fluorine, bromine or iodine could release acid gases during combustion. These gases can damage ventilation systems, electronic equipment and human health if released in a confined environment.
The FILAB laboratory assists manufacturers with halogen analysis according to the IEC 63355 standard
Why carry out halogen analysis according to the IEC 63355 standard?
Halogens, when subjected to high temperatures or combustion, can release corrosive and toxic gases, leading to health risks and material damage. IEC 63355 is therefore crucial to ensuring the safety of materials, preventing the release of hazardous gases and complying with increasingly stringent regulations on environmental impact and product safety.
Carrying out analysis according to the standard IEC 63355 makes it possible to:
- Increase product safety by avoiding the use of materials that can release hazardous gases.
- Reduce environmental risks, as halogens can have harmful effects on flora and fauna when released into the atmosphere.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and meet customer expectations in terms of safety and sustainability.
Why choose FILAB for your halogen analysis according to the IEC 63355 standard ?
The FILAB laboratory has state-of-the-art analytical equipment and high-level human skills to meet the requirements of the IEC 63355 standard and to support manufacturers in the analysis of halogens according to the IEC 63355 standard.
Whatever your sector of activity, call on the FILAB laboratory for your halogen analysis according to the IEC 63355 standard.
Our technical resources for halogen analysis according to the standard IEC 63355
Halogens in SMDs are determined according to the standard IEC 63355 by combustion and subsequent analysis of the combustion product by Ion Chromatography (IC).
