EN ISO 14389 Textiles, Determination of Phthalate Content, Standard Test for Tetrahydrofuran Method

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of EN ISO 14389 standard. EN ISO 14389 specifies a method for determining phthalates in textiles by mass selective detector gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). It can be applied to textile products where there is a risk of some phthalates being present.

This International standard specifies a test method for the determination of certain phthalates in textiles. Phthalates are often used as plasticizers in polymers. Phthalates are found in motifs, coated fabrics, plastisol prints, buttons, etc. is a problem for textile manufacturers and retailers because of their use.

Phthalates are controversial because high doses of many phthalates have shown hormonal activity in rodent studies. Studies on rodents with large amounts of phthalates have shown that it damages the liver, kidneys, lungs and developing testicles.

Due to their potential effects as endocrine disruptors, some of the listed phthalates are reproductively toxic. The phthalates listed are based on those that are restricted in some regulations (eg in the European Union).

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN ISO 14389 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.