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.

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.

SS-EN ISO 14362 - Methods for determination of  certain aromatic amines derived from azo colorants

SS-EN ISO 17234 - Chemical test for the determination of certain azo colorants in dyed leather

OEKO-TEX M-3 and ML-3

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 14362 

SS-EN ISO 17234

OEKO-TEX M-3 and ML-3

Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of a material can occur in certain environments specific for the material. Cracks can be induced either by applied stresses, for example by mounting of a component, or by residual stresses from manufacturing and machining. Brass fittings and valves are often used in water piping systems. Failure due to stress corrosi

Testing in an ammoniacal atmosphere according to ISO 6957 detects if applied or residual stresses in copper alloy products can cause failure of the material, due to stress corrosion cracking, in service or storage. The severity of the test can be regulated by changing the pH value of the solution producing the ammoniacal atmosphere. Recommendations for the choice of pH values are given in the standard for some frequently occurring applications.

RISE is accredited by SWEDAC for determination of stress corrosion resistance according to ISO 6957.

Determination of resistance to stress corrosion cracking according to ISO 6957 involves degreasing, pickling and mounting of the test objects, e.g. with copper or plastic pipes, according to the mounting instructions for the product. The assembly is then exposed to an ammoniacal atmosphere, given by a solution with adjusted pH value (corresponding to different types of corrosive environments) at room temperature for 24 hours.

Any cracking caused by stress corrosion is evaluated after exposure using optical microscopy. If cracks are observed during evaluation, and if criteria for approval shall be based on crack depth, cross sections of the material around the crack (s) will be prepared and crack depth will be measured using optical microscopy.

For example, assessment can be made based on the approval criteria found in NKB (Nordic Committee for Building Regulations) Product rules. No approval criteria are specified in standard ISO 6957.

Results will be delivered as a report.

The test can usually be started within 2-3 weeks after receipt of order and test items (however depending on prevailing occupancy when ordering). The test then takes about 2 weeks to complete and report

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The customer provides test items with correct designations/markings, pieces of pipes for mounting, mounting instructions for the product and information about desired pH value for the test solution (depending on which environment the product is intended for). Assessment based on NKB Product rules requires 3 test items to be tested

ISO 6957

A brass component intended for use in contact with water, e.g. a component of a water piping system, must be made of a dezincification resistant alloy for retained strength. Dezincification causes embrittlement of the brass material, which in turn can give rise to cracks and eventually breakage of the component, sometimes resulting in extensive and

Test of dezincification resistance for copper alloys with zinc (e.g. brass) according to ISO 6509-1 is performed on materials that will be exposed to fresh, saline waters or drinking water. The method is intended for copper alloys with a mass fraction of zinc that exceeds 15 %.

RISE is accredited by SWEDAC for determination of dezincification resistance according to ISO 6509-1.

Determination of dezincification resistance according to ISO 6509-1 is performed by preparing cross-sections of the component to be tested. The polished cross sections are exposed to a copper chloride solution at 75°C for 24 hours.

After exposure, new cross sections are prepared, perpendicular to the exposed cross sections, and the dezincification depth is evaluated and measured using an optical microscope.

For example, assessment can be made based on the approval criteria found in NKB (Nordic Committee for Building Regulations) Product rules. No approval criteria are specified in standard ISO 6509-1.

Results will be delivered as a report.

The test can usually be started within 2-3 weeks after receipt of order and test items (however depending on prevailing occupancy when ordering). The test then takes about 2 weeks to complete and report

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The customer provides test items with correct designations/markings, and information about manufacturing method. The manufacturing method (i.e. if the samples are cast, forged, extruded, rolled, etc.) controls how samples for exposure are to be selected and also the required number of samples for exposure.

ISO 6509-1

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is used for imaging of surfaces, prepared cross sections or small details, with the possibility of very high magnifications. Toghether with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), sometimes referred to as energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), the elemental composition can be measured.

Imaging of a surface at high magnification, combined with the ability to immediately measure the elemental composition on interesting areas or in small details found on the surface, provides a very useful method for solving many types of problems and the method is often used for failure analysis. It can for example be used for analysis of fracture surfaces, for identification of contaminants, deposits or discolorations on a surface, for measuring and identification of thin layers, for detection of micro cracks or defects in a material, for imaging, measuring and identifying small details like particles or fibres, and much more. The depth of field is very large, giving sharp images even with large variations in topography. This makes SEM an advantageous tool even for low magnification imaging. 

With energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), sometimes referred to as energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), the elemental composition can be measured on a selected area of a surface or of small details such as particles, fibres, etc. EDX mapping results in images giving information about the lateral distribution of each individual element over an analysed surface.

SEM/EDX is a very useful method for failure analysis. Analysis of surfaces can provide answers to questions related to surface structure, microcracks, contaminants, deposits, discoloration, etc. Analysis of prepared cross sections can be performed with respect to microcracks, porosity, thin layers, inclusions, etc. Analysis of individual particles, flakes, fibres, materials scraped from a surface, etc. can provide answers both about appearance such as size, shape, surface structure, etc. and elemental composition.

Analysis can be performed of all types of solid materials, both electrically conductive and insulating. The depth of analysis is on the order of 1 µm and the analysis is done in vacuum.

An insulating material is often coated with a thin, electrically conductive layer of, for example, gold/palladium to avoid charging effects of the sample during analysis. The layer is so thin that it does not affect the analysis results. Another way to analyse insulating samples is in low vacuum. In that case the sample does not need to be coated with an electrically conductive layer.

A cross section of a sample can be prepared by embedding of the sample in epoxy or thermosetting resin, followed by grinding and polishing with great precision.

Results will be delivered as a report with enclosed SEM photos and analysis results with interpretations and explanations. Only SEM photos can also be delivered in cases where a formal report is not necessary.

The analysis can usually be started within 2-3 weeks after receipt of order and test items (however depending on prevailing occupancy when ordering). Delivery time is depending on the extent of the assignment

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The customer provides test items with correct designations/markings, together with necessary and useful information in the case of failure analysis

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.

A pH value that is too high or too low may cause skin irritation.

Textile - Determination of pH in water extract ISO 3071

The method are accredited according to ISO 17025 

Sample amount 20 grams

Written report in Swedish or English with obtained results.

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

ISO 3071

This is a method for air analysis where a rain-protected wet textile surface, with a known area, is exposed during a specified time. The amount of chloride deposited is determined by chemical analysis. From the results of this analysis the chloride deposition rate is calculated, expressed in milligrams per square metre per day [mg/(m2.d)].

Determination of chloride deposition rate from the air.

Estimation of the corrosivity of the environment

The equipment corresponds to the requirements in the standard SS-EN ISO 9225:2012 and is exposed on site according to the same standard during a specified time. After exposure, the wet candle solution is taken for analysis to determine the content of chloride.

A written report with obtained results. If requested the report can be supplemented with all the associated analysis data which is then sent in a separate file.

We need a sample of at least 10 ml of liquid

SS-EN ISO 9225:2012

The Corning 926 chloride analyzer is a direct reading, digital chloride meter. It is designed for fast and accurate determinations of chloride levels in industrial samples. Chlorides between 10 and 300 mg/dm3 ca be measured by using the Corning 926 chloride analyzer.

Determination of the content of chloride ions in the samples.

The sample is received from the customer and processed for analysis by using Corning 926 chloride analyzer.

All analysis results are recorded in a special registration book. The results are reported to the customer via email or telephone, alternatively a written report is sent to the customer if that is required. 

Road equipment includes products that are meant to help and protect you and other road users. There is a requirement that lighting columns, road restraint systems, signs, delineator posts and road traffic noise reducing devices are CE-marked in order for the road holder to be able to provide the roads with save and adapted products.

Today, there is a requirement for CE marking for road equipment components. In order to CE-mark products, essential features need to be developed or reviewed by a notified body (an approved independent partner). We at RISE can help you with testing, calculation, guidance, investigation or evaluation in the field of crash, fatigue, as well as static and dynamic load.

The requirements for the mechanical properties of road equipment components are used to reduce the number of deaths and injuries in traffic.

RISE can help you to prepare documentation for the technical documentation (the technical file) that is available to show that the product meets the necessary requirements.

We deliver an efficient evaluation process for you who need to CE-mark road equipment components. Through our work we can help reduce the cost of your development process, for example with a reduced test plan or engineering assessments. Engaging us early in the development process can make your path smoother and faster to a CE-marked product.

At RISE we can evaluate mechanical properties for the following product standards: Lighting columns - EN 40 (EN 40-4, EN 40-5, EN 40-6, EN 40-7, EN 40-3-1, EN 40-3-2, EN 40-3-3), Signs - EN 12899-1, delineator posts - EN 12899-3, road traffic noise reducing devices - EN 14388 (EN 1794-1, EN 1794-2) and road restraint systems - EN 1317 (EN 1317-5). See link below for RISE's competence as a notified body for CPR.

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.

We help you to achieve a CE marking. We issue evaluation reports that can be used as a basis for CE marking. We can carry out training and for non-CE marked products we can also be advisors in your development of both new products and methods.

A project often starts with a feasibility study where we help with what documentation is needed to start the certification process.

Lighting columns - EN 40

(EN 40-4, EN 40-5, EN 40-6, EN 40-7, 

EN 40-3-1, EN 40-3-2, EN 40-3-3)

Signs - EN 12899-1

Delineator posts - EN 12899-3

Road traffic noise reducing devices - EN 14388

(EN 1794-1, EN 1794-2)

Road restraint systems - EN 1317

(EN 1317-5)

We assist you with analysis of different metal samples, surface layers and filings.

We help you with your problems with metals, checking your manufacturing, products, deliveries and when you have problems with unknown samples.

SP 1494 - Determination of Al, Si, S, P, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, As, Zr, Nb, Mo, Sn, Sb, Ta, W and Pb with WD-XRF. Accredited analysis.

SS-EN15350:2010 - Determination of C on filings. Accredited analysis.

SP 4343 - Survey of the elemental composition by WD-XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence).

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.

The costumer receives a report in English or in Swedish.

Please find contact information below

Please find contact information below to discuss sample preparation 

SP 1494

SP 0653

SP 4343

SS 8760001:2017 - Healthcare textiles – Nursing beds – Resistance to ignition

The standard is used to assess the flammability of bed products, mattresses, bed mattresses, air mattresses etc. by using a smouldering cigarette and a small gas flame as ignition sources.

These methods only evaluate the flammability properties. In order to evaluate how a bed / mattress contributes to a developed fire, the end-use furniture must be tested in full scale with more powerful ignition sources.

From a patient safety, and work environment point of view, it is necessary to set fire resistance requirements for nursing beds.

This standard is divided in two risk classes (high risk and normal risk) depending on where the nursing bed is to be used.

Products are to be tested according to test method EN 597-1, EN 597-2, EN ISO 12952-1 or EN ISO 12952-2. Products consisting of more than one component shall be tested as a complete product.

After testing, a test report in Swedish or English is delivered with the results.

Material consumption according to required method.

Related standards:

• EN 597-1
• EN 597-2
• EN ISO 12952-1
• EN ISO 12952-2
• SS 876 00 10