Wood preservatives containing the hazardous substances PCP and lindane were mainly used in the 1960s and 1970s to protect roof beams and even wooden toys. These are highly volatile pollutants (SVOCs) that can continue to outgas indoors for decades and accumulate in house dust, causing health problems and even cancer.
measuring device PM4-2
Air pollutants in small combustion plants
Small combustion plants
Small combustion plants are usually operated with fossil fuels such as natural gas, heating oil, coal or wood . They are designed for private use and small businesses.
According to the 1st BImSchV (Ordinance on Small and Medium-Sized Combustion Plants), all plants with a rated thermal input of less than 1000 kW are considered small combustion plants.
Technical rules for hazardous substances – TRGS 900
Behind the abbreviation TRGS stands for the Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances. These rules reflect the current state of the art, scientific findings for activities involving hazardous substances, including their classification and labeling. They are drawn up by the Committee for Hazardous Substances (AGS) and published by the Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS). The Hazardous Substances Ordinance can also be consulted.
Wood preservative test with PM4-2
Wood preservative test with GSA measuring devices PM4-2
A wood preservative test is advisable if a health hazard is suspected. The GSA measuring device PM4-2 is recommended for a wood preservative test.
The measuring device PM4-2 can provide meaningful measurements due to its relatively high air flow rate, even at locations with low levels of pollution.
After the wood preservative analysis, you can be sure whether there is a potential risk to health. Our measurement technicians will be happy to create a customized measurement concept for you.