Analysis of PAHs - Polyaromatic hydrocarbons

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: Circular transition, Health and life science

Service details

Service

Analysis of PAHs - Polyaromatic hydrocarbons according to OEKO-TEX

Standards

OEKO-TEX standard 201 M-23 & ML-23

SS-EN 17132:2019

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

Jenny Friedrichsen

Forsknings- och utvecklingsingenjör

+46 10 228 49 50 Read more about Jenny

Purpose

The major source of PAHs is the incomplete combustion of organic material such as coal, oil and wood. Some PAH are carcinogenic, allergenic (sensitizer) and toxic. Several are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic in the environment. As a consequence of this, some PAHs are regulated in REACH.

We can help you interpret the legal requirements in REACH and POPs and propose appropriate analysis.

Method

OEKO-TEX standard 201 M-23 & ML-23 – Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)

SS-EN 17132:2019 Textiles and textile products - Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH), method using gas chromatography

Sample amount 20 grams

Deliveries

Written report in Swedish or English

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