What is BS EN 17137 - chlorobenzenes and chlorotoluenes in textile about?
Chemicals such as chlorobenzenes and chlorotoluenes are persistent and bio-accumulative. Since they may affect the liver, thyroid, and the central nervous system, monitoring their presence in products is necessary.
BS EN 17137 specifies a method of analysis for determining the content of chlorobenzenes and chlorotoluenes in textile products made from components such as fabric, interlining, lining, plastic buttons, plastic slide fasteners, labels and threads.
BS EN 17137 specifies a method which applies to a mass fraction of 0,1mg/kg to 10mg/kg per single isomer. Both high and low concentr...