ISO 4684 Leather - Chemical Tests - Standard Test for Determination of Volatile Matter

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ISO 4684 testing. ISO 4684 specifies the volatile matter determination method applicable to all skin types.

ISO 4684 is an international standard that specifies a method for the determination of volatile matter in the skin. This standard falls under the category of chemical tests for leather and is important in assessing the quality and composition of leather materials.

With this method, it is not possible to determine the moisture content of the leather exactly. This is because at high temperatures other volatile substances escape and tannins and oils can oxidize. After drying, some of the water absorbed in the skin may remain.

Determining the volatile substance content in the skin is important for several reasons:

• It aids in assessing the quality of the leather as it may indicate excessive volatile matter, poor processing or the presence of undesirable substances.
• It is a very important parameter in terms of regulatory compliance, as certain standards and regulations limit the volatile substance content allowed in leather products.
• Leather manufacturers and quality control professionals use this information to ensure the consistency and quality of their leather products.

ISO 4684 provides a standardized method for the determination of volatile matter in the skin, ensuring that measurements are consistent and comparable between different laboratories and organisations. Organizations involved in leather production and quality control often follow this standard to accurately assess and report volatile content.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ISO 4684 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.