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Carina Berglund
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Analysis of organotin compounds in textiles
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
Tributyltin, dibutyltin and dioctyltin compounds are different chemical substances that are toxic and dangerous to environment because they are bioaccumulative and persistent. Organic tin is also both toxic and known endocrine system disrupters. Organotin compounds can be used in consumer products as stabilizers and catalysts in PVC and PU. You can also find them in coated or foamed materials and in laminates. Organotin compounds are regulated according to REACH.
We can help you interpret the legal requirements in REACH and POPs and propose appropriate analysis.
Method
OEKO-TEX standard 201 "M-17 & ML-17 – organic tin compounds" are primarily used SS-EN ISO 22744-1:2020 can be requested. The methods are adapted to textiles, coated and foamed materials (PUR, PVC print (plastisol)), silicone and fluorocarbon treated materials, laminates (2 or 3 layers), softshell articles and cotton as well as for leather materials.
Deliveries
Written report in Swedish or English
