Contact person
Elham Franzén
Kemist
Contact ElhamAnalysis of extractable Heavy Metals
It is important that the textiles on the market are free of harmful and regulated substances. Chemical analysis is a way to gain control over the products' chemical content.
Purpose
Extractable metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, chromium, cobalt and nickel should not be present in products.
Lead exposure can give rise to several negative health effects, including damage to liver, nervous system and foetuses. Arsenic may cause cancer and are toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Cadmium and mercury are heavy metals that occurs naturally in small quantities in nature, however they are non-biodegradable and dangerous for the environment. Chromium is carcinogenic and allergenic. Cobalt compounds is cancerogenic and toxic for reproduction. Nickel is one of the most common substances that cause contact dermatitis and is highly allergenic.
Society and consumers set high demands on companies and their products. The legislation also means that you as an actor must have complete information and control over the chemicals in your product. It is especially important with products for children and goods with skin contact, such as clothes and accessories.
We can help you interpret the legal requirements in REACH and POPs and propose appropriate analyzes.
Method
OEKO-TEX analysis method
This method is applicable to textile in any form (fibres, yarn, fabrics, etc.), to leather materials as well as to metallic and other accessories.
Deliveries
Written report in Swedish or English
