1 Scope
This standard specifies a method of determining phthalates in textiles with tetrahydrofuran solvent and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) with mass selective detector.
This standard is applicable to textile products where there is a risk of the presence of some phthalates.
2 Terms and Definitions
For the purpose of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
2.1
Plasticized or softened material
Plastic material that is treated with chemicals to make it more flexible.
Note: For this standard, the chemicals are phthalates. Examples of plastic material: coating, pigment print binder, etc.
2.2
Overall treated textile
Textile with a continuous finish, coating or print.
2.3
Locally treated textile
Textile with a discontinuous finish, coating or print.
2.4
Representative specimen
Specimen obtained by mixing pieces of all the different treated parts and colours.
3 Principle
