What Is TRGS 615 and Why Does Every VCI Buyer Need to Know About It?
TRGS 615 stands for Technische Regeln für Gefahrstoffe — Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances. It’s a German federal regulation that specifically governs temporary corrosion protection agents used in metalworking. If you’ve ever handled VCI films, VCI papers, or VCI oils, TRGS 615 is the regulation that determines whether those products are safe for humans to work with.
BENZ Packaging supplies VCI films that have been independently tested and verified as fully TRGS 615 compliant by BFSV Germany (Report No. 5740B/05).
What Does TRGS 615 Actually Screen For?
| Hazardous Substance | Why It’s Dangerous | BENZ VCI Film Status |
|---|
| Nitrites (NaNO2, KNO2) | Can form carcinogenic N-Nitrosamines when combined with amines | ? Not detected |
| Listed Amines (Morph/DEA/Pip) | Direct health hazard + N-Nitrosamine precursors | ? Not detected |
| MAK-Listed Compounds | Substances with maximum workplace concentration limits | ? Compliant |
Certificate: BFSV Test Report No. 5740B/05 | Product: Propatech VCI 80µm Film | Lab: BFSV, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Why Should Indian Manufacturers Care About a German Safety Standard?
Three reasons:
- Export compliance — If you export to Germany, EU, or any European OEM, TRGS 615 compliance is often a purchasing requirement
- Worker safety — Even in India, factory workers handling VCI products daily deserve protection from carcinogenic compounds
- OEM mandates — BMW, VW, Daimler, and other German OEMs reference TRGS 615 in their packaging specifications
The Hidden Risk with Cheap VCI Films
Many low-cost VCI films on the market use nitrite-based or amine-based corrosion inhibitors because they’re inexpensive and effective. But they carry documented health risks. TRGS 615 compliance means BENZ VCI films use advanced, non-hazardous VCI chemistry that provides equal or better corrosion protection without any of the health risks.
BENZ Packaging — TRGS 615 compliant, BMW/VW/Daimler/GM/Volvo/Renault-Nissan certified. Request TRGS 615 compliance certificate ?
*BENZ Packaging manufactures VCI films using PROPATECH technology from Propagroup S.p.A. BFSV Report No. 5740B/05 was issued for Propatech VCI 80µm Film.