Contact person
Elisabeth Olsson
Forsknings- och utvecklingsingenjör
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Analysis of phthalates and plasticizers in textiles and plastics
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. Plasticizers are used to make a stiff plastic, e.g. PVC, soft and flexible.
Purpose
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.
Plasticizers are used to make a stiff plastic, e.g. PVC, soft and flexible. Phthalates, such as DEHP, have been a common plasticizer, but today there are other environmentally better alternatives.
We help you interpret chemical legal requirements and restrictions that apply to goods made of textile materials and plastics and that are linked to e.g. REACH and POPs. We suggest what analyses you need to do based on legal requirements, but also other specifications such as eco-labels or procurement requirements,
Phthalates are limited in many different product groups but are still used in certain segments, although many have also switched to other alternatives. Contact us if you want to analyze alternative plasticizers.
Method
Textiles - Determination of the phthalate content - Tetrahydrofuran method (ISO 14389:2014)
OEKO-TEX analytical method (method contains more than 20 phthalates and plasticizers, both regulated, SVHC and listed in OEKO-TEX)
Sample amount 20 grams
Deliveries
Written report in Swedish or English
