Leaching of nickel from post assemblies and articles
Allergy to nickel is the most common form of contact allergy. The symptoms usually occur when you are in contact with objects that emit nickel.
This service is also relevant in: Health and life science, Materials and durability
Service details
- Service
- We conduct tests according to current EU directives, using methods specified therein
- Delivery level
- Accredited, Non-accredited
- Standards
SS-EN 1811
SS-EN 12472
- Price
Please find contact information below
- Preparations
The standard requires that the analysis is performed on triplicates if possible. Please send in three examples of easch item to be tested.
Purpose
Products to be tested for nickel emission in accordance with EN 1811 are immersed in a synthetic sweat solution in a sealed container for one week. The temperature is kept at a constant 30° C. Analysis is performed after one week. The results show the amount of nickel leached from the sample.
The EN 12472 test is intended for objects with surface coatings. First, the sample is subjected to wear and corrosion equivalent to two years of daily use. Following that, the sample is treated as per EN 1811.
Products tested using the above methods are watches, clothing buckles, garment buttons, hairpins, metal components for eyeglasses, jewellery, handles, etc.
Method
Reference test method for release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin; SS-EN 1811.
Method for the simulation of wear and corrosion for the detection of nickel release from coated items; SS-EN 12472.
The work include both accredited and non-accredited testing methods. The scope of accreditation is available upon request – please feel free to contact us for more information.
Deliveries
After performed analysis the costumer receives an accredited report in English or in Swedish.