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.

This service is also relevant in: Risk and security, Health and life science

Service details

Service

Analysis of organotin compounds in textiles according to OEKO-TEX

Delivery level

Non-accredited

Standards

M-17 & ML-17 – organic tin compounds

SS-EN ISO 22744-1:2020 by request

Price

Price on tender

Delivery time

After order and arrival of sample material - normal delivery time 10 working days

Carina Berglund

Forskare

+46 10 228 48 08 Read more about Carina

Elisabeth Olsson

Forsknings- och utvecklingsingenjör

+46 10 228 47 67 Read more about Elisabeth

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

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