PD CEN/TS 17195 is the international standard on construction products that concerns the analysis of inorganic substances in eluates.
PD CEN/TS 17195 specifies analytical methods for the determination of major, minor and trace elements and of anions in aqueous eluates from construction products.
PD CEN/TS 17195 describes how to measure general parameters like pH, electrical conductivity, DOC/TOC.
The selection of analytical methods to be applied is based on the required sensitivity of the method, which is provided for all substance - analytical procedure combinations.
NOTE: The methods in PD CEN/TS 17195 are applicable to construction products that include mineral-based products, bituminous products, metals, wood-based products, plastics and rubbers, sealants and adhesives, paints and coatings.
PD CEN/TS 17195 on construction products is useful for:
Construction products are in contact with water (e.g., rain, seepage water) during their service lifetime and may release potentially harmful compounds by leaching processes.
PD CEN/TS 17195 provides the preparation methods and analysis of the eluate of wastes from construction products.
PD CEN/TS 17195 navigates you through the selection of a suitable analytical test method for eluates to indicate analytical sensitivity detection limit for various physical parameters and elements.
PD CEN/TS 17195 guides you on the specific instructions for the calculation of the results of the tests as a concentration of the constituents in the eluate.
Test report and performance of inorganic substances in eluates from construction products are mentioned in PD CEN/TS 17195.
With PD CEN/TS 17195 you can illustrate the potential for greater sustainability and healthier products for your buildings as manufacturers can reduce or remove problem chemicals quickly without compromising the performance and aesthetics of the building material. In this way, you may improve building indoor air quality while minimising harmful effects on human health and the environment.
CEN/TS 17195:2018