ISO/TR 5601:2023

Paints and varnishes — Determination of volatile organic compound (VOC) and/or semi-volatile organic compound (SVOC) content — Best practices for the selection of test methods

This document aims to enable users to identify an appropriate method for the determination of volatile organic compounds (VOC) content and/or the semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC) content of coating materials and their raw materials. This document provides a step-by-step procedure for identifying appropriate tests. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 11890–1, ISO 11890–2 and ISO 17895, to help users select an appropriate analytical method for their analytical problem.