Intertek Receives Class A Approval from Daimler to Test Supplier Materials to VDA 278 and VDA 270
October 29 2019 - 10:15AM
Business Wire
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to
industries worldwide, has been approved by Daimler to conduct
testing of supplier materials for volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), fogging and odors to the VDA 278 and 270 test methods. This
approval gives manufacturers supplying parts to Daimler an
independent third party to analyze a variety of interior materials
and composites for emissions. With this approval, Intertek’s lab in
Grand Rapids now offers Daimler suppliers the broadest scope of
emissions (VOC, fog, odor) and material performance testing
solutions in North America.
Interior materials like textiles, carpets, films, plastics,
adhesives, sealants, coatings, rubber, insulation and other
materials often emit odors and VOCs or may cause fogging within the
automobile. VDA 278 is an internationally accepted standardized
method to evaluate non-metallic materials for VOC emissions, which
come from certain solids and liquids and may contribute to both
short-and long-term health hazards. VDA 270 evaluates materials for
odor behaviors under the influence of temperature and humidity to
ensure they do not produce undesirable scents. Nearly all interior
materials used in a Daimler vehicle require testing to VDA 278 and
270 before they can be accepted. Because the evaluations are
considered a Class A method, Daimler will only accept reports from
pre-approved labs, like Intertek.
Tim Hubbard, Senior Vice President of Transportation
Technologies at Intertek, said: “Intertek’s commitment has always
been to provide the industries we serve with our Total Quality
Assurance solutions to provide the industry and consumers with
products that meet safety and quality standards. We are thrilled to
have been approved by Daimler for this important testing and look
forward to working with them and their suppliers to help improve
product quality and safety in relation to VOCs, fogging and
odors.”
Intertek provides expertise on performance, quality and
reliability standards and expectations for the automotive
industries with efficient, cost-effective insights and testing
capabilities. The Company is accredited to conduct hundreds of
electrical, chemical, and mechanical tests for automotive
components, products and systems. For more information, visit
www.Intertek.com/automotive.
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Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to
industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories
and offices and over 44,000 people in more than 100 countries,
delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and
Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply
chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered
consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our
customers to power ahead safely.
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