The boil-off process (BOP) test is a laboratory procedure used to measure the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from a product. The test is conducted by placing a sample of the product in a sealed container and heating it to a specified temperature. The VOCs that are emitted from the product are then collected and analyzed.
The BOP test procedure is as follows:
1. Place a sample of the product in a sealed container.
2. Heat the container to a specified temperature (typically 100°C).
3. Collect the VOCs that are emitted from the product.
4. Analyze the VOCs that were collected.
The results of the BOP test are reported in units of milligrams per liter (mg/L). The results of the test can be used to assess the potential health risks associated with the product.
The BOP test is a useful tool for manufacturers to assess the VOC emissions from their products. The results of the test can be used to:
* Identify products that emit high levels of VOCs.
* Develop strategies to reduce VOC emissions.
* Comply with regulations that limit VOC emissions.
References
* [ASTM D6416-17, Standard Test Method for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Emissions from Building Products and Similar Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers](https://www.astm.org/d6416-17.html)
* [EPA Method 24, Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Ambient Air using Enclosures](https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-07/documents/m24.pdf)