California Air Resources Board

Laboratory procedures for the CARB airborne toxic control measure (ATCM) include: quality control test methods, sample preparation procedures, and compliance tests methods for hardwood plywood, particleboard, medium density fiberboard, and furniture and other finished goods made with composite wood products.

ATCM Compliance Test Methods

• ASTM E 1333 Primary method (Large chamber)
• ASTM D 6007 Secondary method (Small chamber)

ATCM Small Scale Quality Control Test Methods

• ASTM D 5582 (Dessicator)
• ASTM D 6007 (Small chamber)

CARB-Approved Alternate Small Scale Quality Control Test Methods

• ISO 12460-3 (Gas Analysis)
• ISO 12460-5 (Perforator)
• GP™ Dynamic Microchamber
• DMC (Dynamic Micro Chamber)
• JIS A 1460 (24-hr Dessicator)

CARB Standard Operating Procedures

• SOP for Composite Wood Panel Test Specimen Preparation
• SOP for Finished Good Test Specimen Preparation
  • Study: CARB's Evaluation of Sample Preparation Procedures

Laboratory Analysis of Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products

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