Emission Testing
It is imperative that direct contact with MAS Emissions Testing department staff be made prior to all product sample
submissions. Specific guidelines exist that address acceptability parameters for sample age, sample packaging and sample size (based on test methodology and the type of product submitted).
Scheduling
The specific scheduling of all emission tests are contingent upon current sample back log at the time of submission, chamber availability, the length of the requested test and maximum sample hold times at the laboratory dictated by the test method.
Turn-Around Times
The turn-around times (TATs) necessary to complete chamber testing, analysis of tubes, identification and quantification of chemical compounds, modeling of data and reporting varies week to week based on backlog and current sample volumes. TATs typical for MAS are summarized below:
Assembled Furniture & Furniture Components
Including but not limited to the following:
•BIFMA Compliant Office Workstation Systems - freestanding casegoods and panel-based
•Workstation Components
•Furniture Component Pieces - drawers, work surfaces, vertical panels, tack panels, storage, mobile pedestal etc.
•Seating - executive, guest and task
•Educational/Classroom - desks, tables, chairs, combo units, science tables, lecterns, bookcases and cabinets
•Lounge
•Conference
•Dormitory
•Healthcare
•Residential
Click here for BIFMA workstation system sample collection & submission guide chairs, seating & other assembled furniture sample collection & submission guide and furniture components sample collection & submission guide and all furniture chain of-custody
Construction Material
Including but not limited to the following:
•Interior Paints & Coatings
•Interior Adhesives & Sealants
•Architectural Woodwork
•Built-In Cabinetry
•Floorings - carpet, tiles, raised, poured,
wood, composite, cushions and underlayments
•Gypsum Board
•Joint Compounds
•Caulking
•Countertops
•Movable Wall Systems
•Insulation
•Ceiling Tiles
•Wall Covering
•Window Treatments
•Textiles
Click here for construction material sample collection
& submission guide and chain-of-custody
Types of test
Verbal Results
Business Days
Issuance of Final Report & Certificate
Business Days
24 Hour R&D Test 5 9
48 to 72 Hour R&D Test 6 to 7 11 to 12
7-Day BIFMA Compliance Test 12 17
7-Day BIFMA Screening Test 11 16
14-Day CDPH Compliance Test 19 24
General Information Link
Submission Guides Link
Sample Submission Procedures Link
Chain of Custody Forms Link
Emissions Testing
Furniture Emissions Testing COC
CDPH Construction Material Emissions Testing COC
Industrial Hygiene Air Sampling COC
TEM Industrial Hygiene Air Sampling COC
Lead COC
Bulk Sampling COC
Dust Sampling COC
Certificates
A2LA ISO 17065 Accreditation Certificate