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ISO 19702 · EN 17084

FTIR Toxic Gas Analysis — FTIR

Fourier-transform infrared analysis of toxic fire effluents — the method chosen by ISO, EN and IMO committees for measuring toxic species.

FTIR for toxic gas analysis (ISO 19702; EN 17084; EN 45545-2; IMO FTP Code Part 2)

FTIR gas analyser coupled to smoke chamber or tube furnace test equipment

Test overview

Toxicity analysis of fire effluents is an important aspect for developing modern materials used in aircraft, trains and buildings to ensure public safety. Analytical techniques and performance criteria have been specified in various fire safety standards and regulatory codes.

FTIR is the technique that has been chosen by the ISO, EN and IMO standardisation committees as the most suitable method for measuring toxic fire effluents. The commonly targeted toxic species are CO, CO₂, HCN, SO₂, NOₓ, HCl, HBr and HF.

Sample requirements

Sample dimensions, quantities, mounting, substrate and conditioning requirements for this test are confirmed with you before testing begins. Contact our technical team for the sample requirements for your product.

Equipment and outputs

Equipment used
FTIR gas analyser coupled to smoke chamber or tube furnace
Reported measurements
CO · CO₂ · HCN · SO₂ · NOₓ · HCl · HBr · HF

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