BS EN 1811:1999, The Reference Test Method for Nickel Release

REFERENCE TEST METHOD FOR RELEASE OF NICKEL FROM PRODUCTS INTENDED TO COME INTO DIRECT AND PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THE SKIN


TEG Home Page Nickel Home Page Legal Information The European Directive The UK Law The UK Guidance Notes Regulatory Tests Nickel Content Nickel Release Wear Test Spectacles Wear Test Non Regulatory Tests Scanning Nickel Release Other Information Insurance Implications FAQ Nickel Working Group Links	Introduction This is a summary of the test method. Due to copyright regulations the full test method must be purchased from the nominated National Standards Body. This method is used to determine whether the nickel released from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin will not exceed 0.5 micrograms per square centimetre per week. Scope This European Standard specifies a method for simulating the release of nickel from consumer items in direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order to determine whether such items release nickel at a rate greater than 0.5 µg/cm²/week. Principle The item to be tested for nickel release is placed in an artificial sweat test solution for 1 week. The concentration of dissolved nickel in the solution is determined by atomic absorption spectrometry or other appropriate analytical methodology. The nickel release is expressed in micrograms per square centimetre per week (µg/cm²/week). Test Report The test report for each determination shall include at least the following information: identification of the sample including source, date of receipt, form; sampling procedure; the reference and a short description of the method used; description of the sample area including the size of the sample area expressed in square centimetres; the volume of test solution used; the nickel release and its adjusted analytical result; if relevant, deviations from this standard method; any unusual features observed during the determination; starting and completion dates of test; identification of laboratory carrying out the analysis; and signature of laboratory manager and operator. Other Information Copies of this standard are available from: British Standards Institute 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL +44 (0)20 8996 9001 +44 (0)020 8996 7001 Fax UKAS approved laboratories for this test include The Birmingham Assay Office P.O.Box 151 Newhall Street Birmingham B3 1SB +44 (0)121 236 6951 +44 (0)121 236 9032 Fax The Sheffield Assay Office P.O.Box 187 137 Portobello Street Sheffield S1 4DS +44 (0)114 275 5111 +44 (0)114 275 6473 Fax Technicare Services Limited Bedford Road South Wigston Leicester LE18 4TS +44 (0) 116 278 5514 +44 (0) 116 278 4521 Fax This Information is based on information declared to the Electronic Guide by the above companies and does not imply an endorsement by The Electronic Guide.

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Introduction

This is a summary of the test method. Due to copyright regulations the full test method must be purchased from the nominated National Standards Body.

This method is used to determine whether the nickel released from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin will not exceed 0.5 micrograms per square centimetre per week.

Scope

This European Standard specifies a method for simulating the release of nickel from consumer items in direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order to determine whether such items release nickel at a rate greater than 0.5 µg/cm²/week.

Principle

The item to be tested for nickel release is placed in an artificial sweat test solution for 1 week. The concentration of dissolved nickel in the solution is determined by atomic absorption spectrometry or other appropriate analytical methodology. The nickel release is expressed in micrograms per square centimetre per week (µg/cm²/week).

Test Report

The test report for each determination shall include at least the following information:

identification of the sample including source, date of receipt, form;
sampling procedure;
the reference and a short description of the method used;
description of the sample area including the size of the sample area expressed in square centimetres;
the volume of test solution used;
the nickel release and its adjusted analytical result;
if relevant, deviations from this standard method;
any unusual features observed during the determination;
starting and completion dates of test;
identification of laboratory carrying out the analysis; and
signature of laboratory manager and operator.

Other Information

Copies of this standard are available from:

British Standards Institute

UKAS approved laboratories for this test include

The Birmingham Assay Office

The Sheffield Assay Office
P.O.Box 187
137 Portobello Street
Sheffield
S1 4DS
+44 (0)114 275 5111
+44 (0)114 275 6473 Fax

Technicare Services Limited
Bedford Road
South Wigston
Leicester
LE18 4TS
+44 (0) 116 278 5514
+44 (0) 116 278 4521 Fax

This Information is based on information declared to the Electronic Guide by the above companies and does not imply an endorsement by The Electronic Guide.

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