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# Determination of VOC content in paints and varnishes according to ISO 11890-1 / ISO 11890-2

## You want to determine the VOC content in paints and varnishes according to ISO 11890-1 / ISO 11890-2

First, ISO 11890-1 is one of a series of standards that deal with sampling and testing of paints, varnishes and related products.

It specifies a method for determining the [volatile organic compound (VOC)](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/voc-analysis-laboratory.md) content of paints, varnishes and their raw materials. It can be used when the expected content of volatile organic compounds is higher than 15 % by mass. If the expected content of volatile organic compounds is greater than 0.1 % by mass and less than 15 % by mass, ISO 11890-2 applies. The ISO 11890-2 method applies when the system contains both VOCs and SVOCs, because the result obtained according to ISO 11890-1 can be influenced by the SVOCs.

In addition, the methods from ISO 11890-1 and ISO 11890-2 assume that the volatile material is water or organic material.

Thus, to perform this type of analysis, the support of a laboratory competent in the analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOC) is essential.

## FILAB offers you its services for the determination of the VOC content in paints and varnishes according to the ISO 11890-1 / ISO 11890-2 standards

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