This test method applies to the determination of the odor of a material by an olfactory evaluation. Odor testing laboratory
Principle of Odor Test
The odor of a sample is evaluated olfactorily and compared with that of a standard sample to determine its acceptability.
Observe proper laboratory safety rules, personal protection, and chemical handling procedures at all times.
Read MSDS before handling chemicals and products.
Do NOT sniff materials that are known to exhibit health
effects through inhalation.
Apparatus
None specific
Procedure Odor Testing
1) Open the lid of the sample product.
2) Gently waft the sample under the nose for 2 - 3 seconds.
3) Compare the sample to the standard sample by repeating
step 2.
4) Compare your odor assessment to those in the
specification.
Note: Do not sniff a sample for too long e.g. more than 5-10 seconds as this may inhibit your ability to pick up differences in the normal odor.
Result
Record the result as comparable or not comparable to the reference standard.