EN 17134-1:2024

Textiles and textile products - Determination of biocide additives - Part 1: 2-Phenylphenol and triclosan, method using liquid chromatography

This document specifies a test method for the determination of the content of the preservative agents (biocidal products) 2-phenylphenol (OPP) and triclosan in textile materials and articles composed of textile products, by liquid chromatography.

Textilien und textile Erzeugnisse - Bestimmung von Biozid-Zusatzstoffen - Teil 1: 2-Phenylphenol und Triclosan, Verfahren mittels Flüssigkeitschromatographie

Dieses Dokument legt ein Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung des Gehalts der Konservierungsmittel (Biozidprodukte) 2-Phenylphenol (OPP) und Triclosan in textilen Materialien und Waren aus textilen Erzeugnissen mittels Flüssigkeitschromatographie fest.

Textiles et produits textiles - Détermination des additifs biocides - Partie 1 : 2-phénylphénol et triclosan, méthode par chromatographie en phase liquide

Le présent document spécifie une méthode d’essai pour la détermination de la teneur en agents de conservation (produits biocides) 2-phénylphénol (OPP) et triclosan dans les matériaux textiles et articles textiles composés de produits textiles, par chromatographie en phase liquide.

Tekstilije in tekstilni izdelki - Določanje biocidnega dodatka - 1. del: 2-fenilfenol in triklosan, metoda z uporabo tekočinske kromatografije

Ta dokument določa preskusno metodo za določanje vsebnosti konzervansov (biocidnih pripravkov) – 2-fenilfenola (OPP) in triklosana – v tekstilnih materialih in artiklih, ki jih sestavljajo tekstilni izdelki, z uporabo tekočinske kromatografije.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-May-2024
• ICS: 59.080.01 - Textiles in general
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 248/WG 26 - Methods of test for phthalates
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 22-May-2024
• Due Date: 26-May-2025
• Completion Date: 22-May-2024
• Ref Project: SIST EN 17134-1:2024 - Textiles and textile products - Determination of biocide additives - Part 1: 2-Phenylphenol and triclosan, method using liquid chromatography

Relations

• Replaces: EN 17134:2019 - Textiles and textile products - Determination of certain preservatives, method using liquid chromatography
• Effective Date: 15-Feb-2023
• Refers: EN ISO 3696:1995 - Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods (ISO 3696:1987)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 4787:2021 - Laboratory glass and plastic ware - Volumetric instruments - Methods for testing of capacity and for use (ISO 4787:2021)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 5089:2016 - Textiles - Preparation of laboratory test samples and test specimens for chemical testing (ISO 5089:1977)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 17134-1:2024 is a European Standard developed by CEN addressing the determination of biocide additives-specifically 2-phenylphenol (OPP) and triclosan-in textiles and textile products. The standard details a method using liquid chromatography for the quantitative analysis of these preservative agents. Accurate testing for biocidal substances in textiles is essential for compliance with the European Biocidal Product Regulation (BPR) and for ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory conformity within the textile industry.

Key Topics

• Scope: The standard specifies testing procedures to determine the presence and quantity of 2-phenylphenol and triclosan in textile materials and related products.
• Analytical Method:
  • Utilizes liquid chromatography with diode array detection (DAD) and/or mass selective detection (MS).
  • Involves sample preparation, extraction, filtration, and chromatographic analysis for precise quantification.
• Sample Preparation: Involves cutting textile samples into small pieces and extracting preservatives using acetonitrile.
• Detection Limits:
  • Able to quantify OPP and triclosan with limits of quantification suitable for regulatory requirements.
• Test Report Requirements:
  • Identification and documentation of samples
  • Details on test methodology and liquid chromatography type
  • Quantitative results expressed in mg/kg
  • Reporting of any deviations or unusual observations during testing

Applications

EN 17134-1:2024 delivers clear procedures and benchmarks for a range of practical applications:

• Regulatory Compliance: Textile manufacturers and importers use this standard to demonstrate adherence to the European Biocidal Product Regulation, ensuring that treated textiles and textile articles meet current legal requirements regarding the use of authorized biocidal substances.
• Quality Assurance in Textile Manufacturing: The standard supports consistent quality control by enabling reliable detection of 2-phenylphenol and triclosan, commonly used for microbial control in textiles.
• Product Safety: Testing according to EN 17134-1:2024 helps ensure that biocide levels are within safe and approved thresholds, thus reducing health and environmental risks associated with treated textiles.
• Market Access: Compliance with EN 17134-1:2024 supports the free movement of textile goods within the EU market by meeting harmonized standards for biocidal content.
• Laboratory Testing and Accreditation: Laboratories providing verification and conformity assessment services to the textile industry rely on the standard for standardized procedures and reporting formats.

Related Standards

Organizations implementing EN 17134-1:2024 for textiles and biocide testing should consider the following related standards:

• EN 17134-2: Determination of chlorophenol-based preservatives in textiles using gas chromatography.
• EN ISO 3696: Water for analytical laboratory use-Specification and test methods.
• EN ISO 4787: Laboratory glass and plastic ware-Volumetric instruments-Methods for testing of capacity and for use.
• EN ISO 5089: Textiles-Preparation of laboratory test samples and test specimens for chemical testing.
• Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 (BPR): Legal framework for the use of biocidal products in Europe.

Practical Value

By following EN 17134-1:2024, textile producers, importers, and labs can ensure:

• Accurate, reproducible results for biocide additive content in textiles
• Simplified compliance with stringent EU regulations
• Enhancement of consumer safety through controlled use of biocidal agents in finished products
• Streamlined market access by meeting standardized reporting and technical criteria for textile products across Europe

Implementing this standard is a vital step for any organization committed to producing or selling textiles that are safe, legal, and of high quality within the European marketplace.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2024
Tekstilije in tekstilni izdelki - Določanje biocidnega dodatka - 1. del: 2-fenilfenol in
triklosan, metoda z uporabo tekočinske kromatografije
Textiles and textile products - Determination of biocide additives - Part 1: 2-Phenylphenol
and triclosan, method using liquid chromatography
Textilien und textile Erzeugnisse - Bestimmung von Biozid-Zusatzstoffen - Teil 1: 2-
Phenylphenol und Triclosan, Verfahren mittels Flüssigkeitschromatographie
Textiles et produits textiles - Détermination des additifs biocides - Partie 1 : 2-
phénylphénol et triclosan, méthode par chromatographie en phase liquide
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17134-1:2024
ICS:
59.080.01 Tekstilije na splošno Textiles in general
71.040.50 Fizikalnokemijske analitske Physicochemical methods of
metode analysis
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 17134-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 59.080.01 Supersedes EN 17134:2019
English Version
Textiles and textile products - Determination of biocide
additives - Part 1: 2-Phenylphenol and triclosan, method
using liquid chromatography
Textiles et produits textiles - Détermination des Textilien und textile Erzeugnisse - Bestimmung von
additifs biocides - Partie 1 : 2-phénylphénol et Biozid-Zusatzstoffen - Teil 1: 2-Phenylphenol und
triclosan, méthode par chromatographie en phase Triclosan, Verfahren mittels
liquide Flüssigkeitschromatographie
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 April 2024.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Principle . 6
5 Reagents . 6
6 Apparatus . 7
7 Preparation of test specimens . 7
7.1 Sampling . 7
7.2 Test specimen preparation . 7
8 Procedure . 8
8.1 Extraction . 8
8.2 Determination with LC . 8
8.2.1 Calibration . 8
8.2.2 Determination with LC . 8
9 Expression of results . 8
9.1 Calculation . 8
9.2 Precision of the method . 8
10 Test report . 9
Annex A (informative) Example of chromatographic conditions . 10
Bibliography . 11
European foreword
This document (EN 17134-1:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 248 “Textiles
and textile products”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2024, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 17134:2019.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are listed below:
— the previous edition has been split into 3 parts (Part 3 has not been drafted yet);
— the title has been changed;
— Clause 4 has been rephrased;
— Clause 5 has been rephrased;
— 5.3.1, 5.3.2 and 5.5 have been technically changed and rephrased;
— 6.2 and 6.4 has been technically changed and rephrased;
— 8.1 has been technically changed and rephrased;
— the title of 9.1 has been added;
— in Formula (1), the factors 1 000 of the numerator and denominator have been deleted;
— 9.2 has been added;
— Clause 10 has been amended and rephrased;
— bibliographical reference [1] has been replaced.
This document is Part 1 of the EN 17134 series of standards under the title Textiles and textile products
— Determination of biocide additives:
— Part 1: 2-Phenylphenol and triclosan, method using liquid chromatography (this document);
— Part 2: Chlorophenol-based preservatives, method using gas chromatography.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom
Introduction
The European Biocidal Product Regulation [1] concerns the placing on the market and use of biocidal
products, which are used to protect humans, animals, materials or articles against harmful organisms,
like pests or bacteria, by the action of the active substances contained in the biocidal product. The
Biocidal Products Regulat
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