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Formaldehyde Testing
Test Method(s):
· AATCC Test Procedure 112 & Japanese Law 112
Formaldehyde is a carcinogen used in some consumer product finishes.
Formaldehyde Release - Japanese Law 112 method
- Simulated skin exposure
- Uses a water extraction and a spectrophotometer reading. This can pose a problem for fabrics that use certain softeners and direct dyes. These finishes can cause the extraction to be cloudy or tinted which can result in a false positive
- Results reported in ppm (parts per million)
- Acceptance criteria cannot be compared to AATCC 112 Sealed Jar Method
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Formaldehyde Release - AATCC Test Procedure 112 Sealed Jar Method
Provides accelerated storage conditions and an analytical means for determining the amount of formaldehyde released under the conditions of accelerated storage (AATCC 112, Durbin Extraction).- Simulated released formaldehyde – breathing exposure
- Uses an incubator, sealed jar, and water bath which is then read on a spectrophotometer
- No issues with cloudy or tinted extraction
- Results reported in ppm (parts per million)
- Acceptance criteria cannot be compared to Japanese Law Method
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