Volatile compounds are complex chemical substances commonly found in materials used for manufacturing finished products.

The list of chemical elements present in these materials is extensive, but the most common include aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons (such as benzene and its derivatives), chlorinated hydrocarbons (including chloroform and chlorobenzenes), alcohols (ethanol, butanol), and formaldehyde.
Everything found within indoor environments paint, flooring, furniture, carpets, insulation and construction materials, adhesives, window and door frames, upholstered furniture, textiles, and more contains volatile compounds that are gradually released and can easily evaporate even at room temperature.

In many countries (Italy not yet included), products are required to carry a label indicating their level of VOC emissions. Exposure to products with high VOC emissions can lead to serious health consequences, both acute and chronic, such as eye, throat, and nasal irritation; headaches; kidney and liver damage; nervous system disorders, and even more
severe pathologies.

To determine the VOC emission level of each product, rigorous laboratory testing is required in accordance with the UNI EN ISO 16000–9 standard.
The product is placed in a controlled testing chamber for 28 days, with constant monitoring of humidity and temperature. The air is then analysed, and based on the results, products are classified into emission categories: A+, A, B, C.

For physical well-being, when choosing a new mattress, it is essential for consumers to consider brands that undergo strict testing to determine VOC emission levels and guarantee products classified as Class A+.
Lordflex’s has achieved the highest possible classification A+ certified across its core product collections.