Harsh Extraction
For many years, trace chemicals have been monitored by using state of the art harsh extraction methods in laboratories like SGS.
Those methods help providing with an intrinsic quantification of substances for who may need to respond current regulations, internal blacklists and volunteer labels. Often used as a worst-case approach to further investigation, such method helps as well by its replicability to both materials and finished products.
Relevant Tests and Steps
- Sample preparation by grinding or cutting up materials
- Harsh extraction
- Analytical techniques related to the following analytes: PAHs, formaldehyde, allergens, VOCs, pesticides based on OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, glyphosate/AMPA, dioxins and PCBs-DL, propylene oxide and furan, phthalates, organo-tins, AP/APEO, EOX/AOX, phenols…
Application Range
Materials:
- Nonwovens
- Tissue
- Fluff
- Super absorbent polymer
- PE films
- Elastics
- Glue
Finished products:
- Baby diapers
- Feminine hygiene: pads, panty liners, tampons
- Incontinence pads and liners
- Tissue (toilet paper, handkerchiefs)
- Wipes
- Cottons (pads, swabs, balls, zig-zag)
- Plaster
Targets and Limits
Based on:
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 interpretation
- Food contact
- REACH
Added Value
- Works with all type of products (finished or raw)
- Intrinsic quantification
- Used for monitoring
- Responds to current internal blacklists and volunteer labels (OEKO-TEX®, GOTS, BLAUER ENGEL...)
Notes
Does not reflect real-life usage
Additional services
Whatever substances are detected above our quantification limits, SGS can assist with toxicological expertise on request to assess the exposure, calculate the safety margins and write a report to conclude on the safety of the product.