Emissions of various gaseous compounds and particles is inevitable in many workplace processes. RISE offer sampling and chemical analysis of airborne compounds and particles in workplace assessments and in laboratory experiments.

Air quality is affected by airborne gaseous compounds and particles and poor air quality may cause adverse health effects. We offer workplace assessments of chemical hazards through sampling of volatile compounds and dust for evaluation and comparison with occupational exposure limits, (OELs) or DNELs (sv hygieniska gränsvärden).

Measurement of air quality in workplace settings may offer valuable information for a company´s future work with occupational health and safety including choice of safety equipment and solutions for ventilation to minimize exposure.

Among species that we can measure by sampling/analysis or using direct reading instruments; VOC (e.g. organic solvents), PAH, acids, ozone, isocyanates, quartz and other dust, oil mist/cutting fluid, allergens etc. Most analysis are made in-house, which is very valuable.

A written digital report is obtained in English or Swedish.

Delivery of report according to agreement.

For workplace assessments a pre-visit may sometimes be preferred and most valuable.

We work mainly with standardized methods for airborne compounds (ISO, EN, NIOSH, OSHA). RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB, Chemistry and Applied Mechanics is accredited as a testing laboratory according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (Accreditation certificate nr 1002).

EN 61034-2 is a fire test method that generates data that is used to evaluate formed smoke density as cables burn. Test results forms a part of the basis for CE marking according to the CPR Construction Product Regulation.

In the product development context, it is important at an early stage to investigate the extent to which cables contribute to smoke development in the event of fire. Fire testing according to EN 61034-2 generates data used to determine smoke density when cables are burned.

Requirements according to the Building Products Regulation (CPR) mean that cables must be CE marked and fire classified according to the Euroclass in order to be sold as building products. In some applications, additional classification of smoke density is required. Data from tests according to EN 61034-2 form the basis for CE marking with supplementary classification s1a or s1b.

The cable to be tested is mounted in 1-meter lengths on a frame placed above a vessel containing a mixture of ethanol, methanol and water. The mixture is ignited and allowed to burn until consumed, about 40 minutes. During the test period, the smoke density formation is measured.

The fire test results are summarized in English in a test report delivered in digital format. 

RISE holds both accreditation and notification regarding this test method why the test report is valid as a part of the CE marking documentation.

Delivery time for accredited test report is usually 4-8 weeks.
Preliminary test results can be shared when the fire test has been carried out, which is usually about 4 weeks after the test material has been delivered to RISE.

Material consumption for testing.depends on the cable diameter, number of cable lengths needed:
40.0 < Ø → 1 pc.
20.0 < Ø ≤ 40.0 → 2 pcs.
10.0 < Ø ≤ 20.0 → 3 pcs.
 5.0 < Ø ≤ 10.0 → N₁ pcs.
where N₁ = 45 / Ø, rounded down to the nearest integer

1.0 < Ø ≤ 5.0 → the cables are distributed in bundles of 7 cable lengths in each bundle. The number of bundles, N₂, depends on the diameter of the cable and is calculated according to:
N₂ = 45/3Ø, rounded down to the nearest integer

Material consumption for non-circular cables differs slightly from the above.

Each cable length is 1 m long.

• EN 50575 Product standard
• EN 13501-6 Fire Classification

The air permeability of a fabric is a measure of how well the fabric allows air to pass through it. The air permeability property is of importance for a number of applications, such as for e.g. industrial filters, tents, sails, parachutes, raincoat materials, wind-blocking clothing fabrics, down-proof fabrics and airbags etc.

The method aims to analyse the ability of the fabric to let air pass through the fabric.

In some applications, you do not want air to penetrate the material, e.g. a windbreaker, while in other applications you want the air to pass through the fabric easily. By analysing the air permeability properties of a material, it is possible to assess its suitability for the intended application.

The velocity of an airflow passing perpendicular through a test material under specific conditions of test area and pressure drop is measured, i.e. the velocity required to achieve a desired pressure drop.
The test material is clamped in the air permeability device with the right side facing the air inlet. The air is sucked through the test material, the air flow is adjusted so that the agreed pressure drop is achieved.
The velocity of the airflow is read in mm / s, which is the material's result for the air permeability.

Normal test area is 20 cm² and for garments the pressure difference is normally 100Pa, and for fabrics for industrial use, 200Pa.If the above test area and/or pressure difference is not suitable to use, the alternatives 5 cm², 50 cm², 100 cm² and 50 Pa or 500 Pa may be used if agreed.

If you want to compare the test result, the same test area and pressure drop must be used.

A report in Swedish or English with the received results.

Normal delivery time is 5-10 working days. A more accurate delivery time is stated in the order confirmation which is sent after received order and test material.

SS-EN ISO 9237

When handling electronics, static electricity can destroy components. This can cause financial losses for the company if measures are not taken.

In the electronics industry, we must ensure that staff are not charged by static electricity as these discharges can damage the electronics being handled.

Static electricity can also cause devastating damage when handling explosive gases / substances. Static electricity can damage electronics and electrical products. Especially when manufacturing and servicing electronic products, the risk of damaging electronic components is imminent. Therefore, ESD damage must be prevented by incorporating various protective measures into production.

Static electricity can also pose a life hazard in certain environments. When working with flammable gases (even dust / air mixtures can be ignited by discharges) it can be directly devastating if personnel receive a shock caused by static electricity.

RISE has many years of experience in static electricity and offers the following services:

Training

• ESD basic training

• ESD measuring / Second Course

Advisory services

• Measurement and evaluation of ESD risks and protections in different areas.

• Checks, for example in electronics manufacturing premises.

Tests

• Tests of ESD control products according to IEC61340-5-1 and IEC61340-5-3

• Tests of floor materials

• Evaluation and advance testing of materials with reference to their electrostatic properties.

• Verification of properties after installation, such as flooring materials.

RISE can help you to build a cost-effective ESD protection in your business. As we have expertise in production, training, testing and standardization, we can help your company build ESD protected surfaces, training managers and staff, documentation and compliance with international standards. This means that we are a partner to achieve a functioning ESD protection that meets the requirements of the international standards IEC61340-5-1 and IEC61340-5-3.

IEC 61340-5-1 is an international standard that regulates how companies handle ESD-sensitive electronics within the company. This standard includes requirements for documentation, training of employees, labeling of ESD sensitive electronics, requirement limits, etc.

RISE has the opportunity to visit your company and hold ESD training and / or carry out advisory assignments where we assess your business and give advice on how your company should build a functioning ESD protected area adapted to your business.

RISE also performs field measurements where we, at the customer's premises, measure the company's ESD protection products. We also carry out measurements of ESD floors during new installation.

Type testing of ESD protective products (product qualification) takes place in a climate controlled test lab that meets the requirements of IEC61340-5-1 and IEC61340-5-3. If the tested ESD protection products meet the requirements, RISE will issue an ESD approval and an English test report.

In field measurement, we write an English report that clearly states what is included in the assignment and whether the ESD protection meets the requirements.

According to tender

IEC61340-5-1

IEC61340-5-3

It is important that building materials and other products that we have in an indoor environment do not emit harmful substances into the air. With an emission measurement, we analyze which volatile substances (VOC) a material emits in to the air. We can determine the total content of VOC (TVOC) and individual substances such as formaldehyde.

In our emission chambers, we can test whether your material meets various emission requirements set by, among others Byggvarubedömningen, CARB/EPA, IKEA, BSL (F****), RTS (M1), Svanen, BREEAM och LEED.

We have many years of experience in emission measurements and we can help with what needs to be tested for your specific needs.

An emission measurement means that the test material is placed in an emission chamber with a constant temperature, humidity and air circulation. The air in the chamber is tested a number of days after the start of the test, usually 28 days.

There are several different standardized methods we can perform:

• EN 16516 Construction products – Assessment of release of dangerous substances - Determination of emissions into indoor air

ISO 16000-series:

• ISO 16000-9 Indoor air - Part 9: Determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds from building products and furnishing — Emission test chamber method
• ISO 16000-10 Indoor air - Part 10: Determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds from building products and furnishing — Emission test cell method
• ISO 16000-3 Indoor air Part 3: Determination of formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds in indoor air and test chamber air – Active sampling method

Other methods:

• EN 717-1 Wood based panels – Determination of formaldehyde release – Part 1: Formaldehyde emission by chamber method
   
• ISO 12460-3 Wood based panels – Determination of formaldehyde release – Part 3: Gas analysis method
   
• Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources using Environmental Chambers, by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
   
• IOS-MAT-0003 Formaldehyde requirements of wood, wood-based and wood-like natural materials and products
   
• IOS-MAT-0181 Formaldehyde requirements of wood-based materials comprised in the German Prohibition of Chemicals Ordinance

We are an approved third-party certifier for the control of formaldehyde emission from wood-based boards in accordance with the EPA TSCA Title VI and CARB ATCM 93120 regulations. Emission methods used are:

• ASTM E1333 Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air and Emission Rates from Wood Products Using a Large Chamber 
• ASTM D6007 Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentration in Air from Wood Products Using a Small-Scale Chamber.
   

We perform F****-testning and certification according to Japanese BSL (Building Standard Law) of formaldehyde emission from building products. We are approved by MLIT (Ministry of Land, Infrastucture and Transport). Emission methods used are Japanese Industrial Standards and Agricultural Standards, for example:

• JIS A 1460 Building boards Determination of formaldehyde emission – Desiccator method
• JIS A 1901 Determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds and aldehydes for building products – Small chamber method

We are also approved by The Building Information Foundation RTS in Finland to perform emission tests according to the M1 Emission Classification of Building Materials: Protocol for Chemical and Sensory testing of Building Materials.

Other methods for the determination of formaldehyde:

• VdL-RL 03 Richtlinie zur Bestimmung der Formaldehydkonzentration in wasserverdünnbaren Dispersionsfarben und verwandten Produkten - Bestimmung der freien in-can Formaldehyd-konzentration mit der Acetylaceton-Methode)
• EN ISO 14184-1 Textiles – Determination of formaldehyde – Part 1: Free and hydrolysed formaldehyde (water extraction method)

VOC content according to:

• ISO 11890-2 Paints and varnishes - Determination of volatile organic compound (VOC) content – Part 2 Gas-chromatographic method
• US EPA Method 24
   

Multiple Volvo Car Corporation Standards, for example:

• VCS 1027, 2749/STD 429-0003 - Bestämning av organiska emissioner från icke-metalliska material i fordonskupéer
• VCS 1027, 2739/STD 429-0002 – Bestämning av formaldehydemission från detaljer i fordonskupéer

When we perform an emission measurement, you get a test report. Depending on the measurement made, the report can be used as a basis for certification or approval by different requirements.

Send an e-mail to emission@ri.se or contact one of the people below for price information or a quote.

Send an e-mail to emission@ri.se or contact one of the people below for information on how to handle test objects

ConeTools - Development tool for predicting test results according to SBI (Single Burning Item) and RCT (Room Corner Test).

ConeTools is one of several flame spread models that RISE has developed. ConeTools allows you to predict the Euroclass for SBI and/or RCT by means of cone calorimeters test (ISO 5660-1) results at one heat flux level.

The advantages of testing according to ISO 5660-1 is less material consumption and that the test method is more cost effective than testing according to SBI or RCT. For these reasons, ConeTools is an excellent tool for the development and production control of materials and products.

When testing a product according to ISO 5660-1, a sample with the dimension 100 mm x 100 mm is subjected to a specific irradiance level. The surface of the sample is heated and starts to emit pyrolysis gases that ignite by a spark igniter. The emitted gases are collected in a hood and transported away through a ventilation system. The heat release is measured using the data on measured oxygen concentration in the emitted smoke. The smoke production is measured continually throughout the test with a laser system.

The following parameters are measured in the method: Ignition properties, Heat release rate (kW/m²), total heat release (MJ/m²), mass loss (g/s), effective net heat of combustion (MJ/kg) and smoke production rate (m²/s). Levels of toxic gases can also be measured with FTIR analysis.

A test report, in Swedish or English, is deliverd with the test results after testing.

MATERIAL NEEDED FOR TESTING

Complete test

6  specimens with dimensions 100 mm x 100 mm and nominal thickness (max 50 mm).

Indicative test

2 specimens with dimensions 100 mm x 100 mm and nominal thickness (max 50 mm).

ISO 5660-1 Reaction-to-fire tests - Heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate.

Part 1: Heat release rate (Cone calorimeter method) and smoke production rate (dynamic measurement).

The test method is used for fire technical modelling. The data from the test results can be used for modelling bigger fires. A fire sequence in the ISO 9705 – Room Corner Test and EN 13823 – SBI can for example be predicted using the ISO 5660 method.

The method is also widely used in testing at the product development stage. One can compare a variety of measurement data and thus find the variant of the product that seems most promising to proceed with in further tests.

The test method is also used for third party verification (production control).

The method is cost effective in product development and production control. 

When testing a product according to ISO 5660, a sample with the dimension 100 mm x 100 mm is subjected to a specific irradiance level. The surface of the sample is heated and starts to emit pyrolysis gases that ignite by a spark igniter. The emitted gases are collected in a hood and transported away through a ventilation system. The heat release is measured using the data on measured oxygen concentration in the emitted smoke. The smoke production is measured continually throughout the test with a laser system.

The following parameters are measured in the method: Ignition properties, Heat release rate (kW/m²), total heat release (MJ/m²), mass loss (g/s), effective net heat of combustion (MJ/kg) and smoke production rate (m²/s). Levels of toxic gases can also be measured with FTIR analysis.

We offer non-accredited testing with reduced oxygen atmospheres according to ISO/TS 5660-5 .

A test report, in Swedish or English, is delivered with the test results after testing.

Material needed for testing

Complete test

• 6  specimens with dimensions 100 mm x 100 mm x nominal thickness (max 50 mm).

Indicative test

• 2 specimens with dimensions 100 mm x 100 mm x nominal thickness (max 50 mm).

RISE is offering field sampling testing of sprinklers in accordance with Annex K of EN 12845:2015+A1:2020 and the requirements in NFPA 25

Annex K, ”Twenty‑five year inspection” of EN 12845:2015+A1:2020, ”Fixed firefighting systems – Automatic sprinkler systems – Design, installation and maintenance”, requires that a number of sprinklers should be removed and inspected no later than 25 years after their installation.

The testing indicates wheter the sprinklers in the actual system are serviceable or not.

The sprinklers are evaluated regarding the following:

a) operation;

b) operation temperature;

c) variation of K-factor;

d) spray obstacles;

e) lodgement;

f) thermal sensitivity.

Annex K of SS-EN 12845:2015+A1:2020 stipulate how many sprinklers that should be tested, but the sample should at least include 20 sprinklers. Note that RISE Fire Research only tests the actual sprinklers. Malfunction of the system may involve other parts of the system such as the pipe or the water supply. That is not taken into consideration in these tests

The tests are reported in a report in English.

Current prices are given in the form field under the heading Request for quote.

None.

EN 12845:2015+A1:2020

NFPA 25

SP Metod 4353:2018

ISO 5660-1 – Reaction-to-fire tests - Heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate

Part 1: Heat release rate (Cone calorimeter method) and smoke production rate (dynamic measurement)

Fire testing according to ISO 5660-1 evaluates a number of different parameters such as heat release rate, smoke production rate, ignition properties, etc. The method is used to classify materials for trains and is referred to by EN 45545-2 - Railway applications - Requirements for fire behaviour of materials and Components.

When we take the railway, we assume that the journey will be comfortable and safe. Fire safety is important in order to save lives in the event of an accident. Therefore, all materials and products installed in trains and subways must be fire tested according to EN 45545-2. The system has been developed by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 ”Railway applications” at the request of the European Commission. The system is based on requirements from EU Directive 2016/797.  All contradictory national standards are revoked.

When testing a product according to ISO 5660-1, a sample with the dimension 100 mm x 100 mm is subjected to an irradiance level of either 25 kW/m² or 50 kW/m². The surface of the sample is heated and starts to emit pyrolysis gases that ignite by an electric spark igniter. The emitted gases are collected in a hood and transported away through a ventilation system. The heat release is measured using the data on measured oxygen concentration in the emitted smoke.

The following parameters are either measured: Time to ignition, heat release rate (kW/m²), ARHE (Average Rate of Heat Emission (kW/m²) and MARHE (Maximum Rate of Heat Emission) (kW/m²).

A test report, in Swedish or English, is delivered with the test results after testing.

Material needed for testing

Complete test

• 6 specimens with dimensions 100 mm x 100 mm x nominal thickness (max 50 mm)

Indicative test

• 2 specimens with dimensions 100 mm x 100 mm x nominal thickness (max 50 mm)

Related standards: ISO 5658-2,       EN ISO 5659-2

RISE offers accredited testing, inspection and certification for a vast variety of fire resistant products at our sites in Borås, Sweden and Trondheim, Norway.

In the event of a fire, the fire resistance time of the constructions is the most critical component and has a direct influence on the safety. Fire-resistant products should allow the construction to retain their minimum functions during the time required to evacuate.

Fire resistance testing can be performed for a variety of constructions such as walls and glazed structures, tile floors and ceilings, beams, pillars, doors, gates, shutters and gates, ceilings, ducts, cable glands and fire dampers. Testing can be done with either vertical or horizontal load.

To prevent the spread of fire within the built environment and maintain means of escape, building legislation across the world often requires that separating elements, such as partitions, doors and glazed screens, offer known resistance to fire exposure.

RISE has two specialist fire resistance and product development test laboratories.

We offer ISO/IEC 17025 accredited fire tests to a variety of SP, national, Nordtest (NT FIRE), European (EN) and International standards (ISO, IMO). As a Notified Body of the European Commission, RISE can deliver fire testing services necessary for product conformity assessment to harmonized Product Standards and European Assessment Documents (EAD) under the EU Construction Products Directive/Regulation.

We also provide ad-hoc fire tests for the purposes of product development. If you would like to know more, feel free to contact us!

A test report, in Swedish/Norwegian or English, is deliverd with the test results after testing.

• EN 12101-2
• EN 12101-3
• EN 13501-2
• EN 13501-3
• EN 1363-1
• EN 1364-1
• EN 1364-2
• EN 1365-1
• EN 1365-2
• EN 1365-3
• EN 1365-4
• EN 1366-2
• EN 1366-3
• EN 1366-4
• EN 14135
• EN 15254
• EN 15269-1
• EN 15269-2
• EN 15269-3
• EN 15269-5
• EN 15269-7
• EN 15269-10
• EN 15269-11
• EN 15269-20
• EN 15659
• EN 16034
• EN 1634-1
• EN 1634-3
• EN 81-58
• IMO 2010 FTP Code Part 3
• ISO 14934-2
• ISO 14934-3
• ISO 22007-2
• NT Fire 017
• NT FIRE 021
• SP Fire 105
• SP Fire 119