ECE Regulation 118, Annex 8 - Test to determine the vertical burning rate of material.

The method is used to determine the burning rate of vertically mounted products used internally in vehicles/buses. Products that can be tested according to this method are materials installed vertically in the interior of the vehicle. Insulation materials installed vertically in the engine compartment and in separate heaters must also be tested.

When testing Annex 8, the requirements for Annex 6 (horizontal firing rate) are also met.

In order to use an interior material in buses, the product must meet the fire requirements according to UN ECE Regulation No. 118. RISE is listed by the Swedish Transport Agency, to perform fire testing to be used as a basis for type approval. The type approval is issued by the Swedish Transport Agency.

The test specimen is mounted vertically in a metal frame. Across the specimen three treads of cotton are mounted. The flame is applied in the bottom of the specimen, the time for the material to burn and break the cotton tread is measured. The result, the burning rate, is expressed in mm/min.

A test report, in Swedish or English, is deliverd after testing.  

Material consumtion during testing.

Complete test, isotropic material (3 tests): 5 test specimen with the dimensions 560 mm x 170 mm.

Non-isotropic material (6 tests): 8 test specimen with the dimensions 560 mm x 170 mm.

Indicative test, isotropic material: 2 test specimen with the dimensions 560 mm x 170 mm.

Indicative test, non-isotropic material: 4 test specimen with the dimensions560 mm x 170 m.

EN ISO 5659-2 - Smoke generation;Part 2: Determination of optical density by a single-chamber test

EN ISO 5659-2, determination of the optical density of smoke produced from a horizontally positioned test specimen subjected to a specific thermal radiation in a sealed chamber. The method is invoked by EN 45545-2 for Products used on trains.

When we take the railway, we assume that the journey will be comfortable and safe. Fire safety is important in order to save lives in the event of an accident. Therefore, all materials and products installed in trains and subways must be fire tested according to EN 45545-2. The system has been developed by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 ”Railway applications” at the request of the European Commission. The system is based on requirements from EU Directive 2016/797. All contradictory national standards are revoked. 

The test is conducted in a sealed chamber. The test sample is placed horizontally and subjected to thermal radiance. When the specimen is subjected to the irradiance it starts to emit smoke which is collected in the chamber. The smokes specific optical density (transparency) is measured with a light source and a photo cell. In the case of doing the toxicity analysis, some of the produced smoke is taken out of the chamber for analysis. Analysis is performed for each of the three irradiance levels and amongst others the following substances can be detected through FTIR analysis: Carbon monoxide, Hydrochloric acid, Hydrogen bromide, Hydrogen fluoride, Hydrogen cyanide, Nitrous oxides and Sulphur dioxide. The method used when measuring with FTIR is EN 17084.

A test report, in Swedish or English, is deliverd with the test results after testing.

Material consumption during test:

Complete test

• 3 part tests: 6 specimens with dimension 75 mm x 75 mm, max thickness 25 mm.

Indicative test

• 1 test, 2 specimens with dimension 75 mm x 75 mm, max thickness 25 mm.

Related standards:

• ISO 5660-1
• ISO 5658-2

Washing affects textile materials in several ways. The method is used to determine various properties such as dimensional change, wrinkling, seam puckering, general changes in appearance (pilling, fuzziness) after industrial washing.

The method is also used as pre-treatment of materials prior to testing of flammability or mechanical properties.

The method simulates professional washing at an industrial laundry.

The washing properties of a textile material are an essential part of the quality experience. By testing these characteristics, it is possible at an early stage to predict what appearance and function will look like after washing.

The method describes washing processes that simulates washing at an industrial laundry.
Eight different washing programs are described.
Wash temperature is 85 ◦C (full load = 20 kg cotton) or 75 ◦C (reduced load = 14 kg synthetic).
A standard industrial detergent is used (pH about 11.3) with or without bleach.
The drying method we can offer is tumble drying at max 80 ◦C.

It is possible to wash and dry at lower temperatures than the above mentioned as we program the washing machine and tumble dryer ourselves.

The method is always used in conjunction with any other test method that evaluates a particular property, e.g. dimensional change (SS-EN ISO 5077).

One report in Swedish or English with obtained results.

Normal delivery time is 5-10 working days. A more accurate delivery time is stated in the order confirmation which is sent after received order and test material.

SS-EN ISO 15797

SS-EN ISO 5077

Washing affects textile materials in several ways. The method is used to determine various properties such as dimensional change, wrinkling, seam puckering, general changes in appearance (pilling, fuzziness) after washing. The method is also used as pre-treatment of materials prior to testing of flammability or mechanical properties.

The method corresponds to domestic washing and drying.

The washing properties of a textile material are an essential part of the quality experience. By testing these characteristics, it is possible at an early stage to predict what the appearance and function will look like after washing.

The method describes several washing and drying processes. In our laundry lab we can offer washing with the standard washing machine type A which corresponds to the type of washing machine used in Europe. Washing machine type A is also the most used in laboratory tests in international contexts.

The washing programs are available from 30 ^◦C to 95^◦C to correspond to the variants found in care labels on garments and other textile materials. The same applies to the drying methods, e.g. tumble drying, line drying, flat drying.

The method is always used in conjunction with other test methods that evaluates a particular property, e.g. dimensional change (SS-EN ISO 5077).

One report in Swedish or English with obtained results.

Normal delivery time is 5-10 working days. A more accurate delivery time is stated in the order confirmation which is sent after received order and test material.

SS-EN ISO 6330

Textile materials that are washed often change shape and size. This change can be both increase in size or decrease in size (shrinkage). The magnitude of this change is crucial to the function of the material.

The aim of the method is to determine the dimensional change of textile materials when subjected to washing and drying.

When testing dimensional change in washing and drying, the suitable washing temperature and drying process for the material is checked. This can then be used as a basis for, among other things, care labeling. In case of complaints, it is then possible to check whether the care instructions have been followed.

The material is conditioned in standard climate in our textile lab and 1-3 samples of garments or fabric are measured before and after washing and drying. Dimensional change expressed in % is calculated.

The number of measurements and their position are described in standard SS-EN ISO 3759 (Preparation, marking and measuring of fabric specimens and garments in tests for determination of dimensional change).

Washing and drying is carried out according to, for example, household washing method SS-EN ISO 6330 or industrial washing method SS-EN ISO 15797.

One report in Swedish or English with obtained results.

Normal delivery time is 5-10 working days. A more accurate delivery time is stated in the order confirmation which is sent after received order and test material.

SS-EN ISO 5077
SS-EN ISO 3759
SS-ISO ISO 6330
SS-EN ISO 15797

The method can be used for mixtures of different types of diesel, e.g. MK1 diesel (Swedish standard diesel), EN590 (European standard diesel), HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil), and FAME (fatty acid methyl ester).

By GCMS analysis of biodiesel, approximately determination of biomass content.

To determine the content of fossil-free content (eg. HVO, FAME) in diesel fuel.

We carry out the test by the method SP5345 (GCMS method, SP 5345).

Delivery according to agreement and continuous dialogue with the customer.

5-15 working days from samples arrived at RISE

Price will be discussed before each assignment

SP5345 (GCMS method, SP 5345) 

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.

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.

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

Written report in Swedish or English

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

OEKO-TEX standard 201 M-23 & ML-23 

SS-EN 17132:2019 

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.

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.
Aprotic solvents such as DMFa, NMP and NEP are commonly used in polyurethane coatings (PU coatings) of textiles, gloves and "faux leather". The substances are also used in the manufacture of elastomers such as elastane, as well as in the manufacture of aramide fibres (kevlar). The concentrations can be kept down in the end product, but often occur more or less in the materials.

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

EN 16778. Protective gloves — Determination of dimethylformamide (DMF) in gloves

EN 17131. Textile and textile products — Determination of dimethylformamide (DMF) by gas chromatographic method

OEKO-TEX analysis method

Sample amount 20 grams

Written report in Swedish or English

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

We perform chemical resistance tests on vehicle components, sinks and other surfaces and materials

We can perform tests that are included in test programs and specifications for vehicle components, kitchen sinks ect. and also stain tests on indoor paints. We cooperate within RISE to offer a complete test program.

When it comes to vehicle components in different environment, chemical loads are often performed according to SS-ISO 16750-5 as a part of a larger test program.

On sinks, which should stand against a tuff environment in a kitchen, we perform stain tests with several types of chemicals according to SS-EN 13310, also as a part of a larger test program.

Comparative stain tests on indoor paint according to SS-EN ISO 2812-4 are also performed.

We perform our tests in our labs in Borås.

You receive a report for each part in a test program or a specific report for a certain test. The test chemicals are specified in the report and pictures taken during observations are enclosed on an USB-memory or directly in a digital report.

Please contact us for price information

The customer prepares the test items unless otherwise agreed

SS-ISO 16750-5

SS-EN 13310

SS-EN ISO 2812-2

SS-EN ISO 2812-4

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.

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.

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

Written report in Swedish or English

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

SS-EN ISO 14389 and OEKO-TEX