Certified Reference Materials for Textiles and Leather

May 6th, 2025

AccuStandard is pleased to share a selection of new of high-quality Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for the reliable and accurate identification of aromatic amines, chlorophenols, PFAS and other chemicals commonly used in the manufacturing of textile and leather products and in accordance with different EN and ISO test methods.

Test Methods for Chemical Compounds in Textiles and Leather

Different chemical compounds are often applied in textile and leather products to help achieve certain color, durability and water repellent properties. For instance, Aromatic Hydrocarbons such as aromatic amines, chlorobenzene and chlorotoluene compounds are added to allow for vibrant and uniform color distribution, while Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used to enhance durability and water-resistant properties.

Due to the toxic impact for some of these chemicals, the European Union has issued Directive (EU) 2018/1513 aimed at restricting the use of Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Toxic for Reproduction (CMR) chemicals in textile consumer goods. In order to reduce exposure to these hazardous chemicals, clothes that are made or imported into the EU region must meet the testing requirements in that EU Directive.

Analytical test methods such as EN17137, ISO14184, ISO14362 and others have been published to help manufactures and importers adhere to the global and regional regulation for chemical content in textiles and to ensure the health and safety of consumers.

EN, ISO, and Other Methods for Textiles

EN 17137 - Chlorobenzenes and Chlorotoluenes in Textiles

  1. Chlorobenzenes in Textiles Reference Standard
    100 µg/mL in Dichloromethane
    12 comps.
  2. Chlorotoluenes in Textiles Reference Standard
    100 µg/mL in Dichloromethane
    24 comps.
  3. Tetrachloro-meta-xylene Standard
    10 µg/mL in Dichloromethane
    Single
  4. Tetrachloro-meta-xylene Standard
    10 µg/mL in Dichloromethane
    Single

ISO 14184-3 - Formaldehyde in Textiles

  1. Formaldehyde-DNPH
    1000 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    Single

ISO 14362 - Aromatic Amines in Textiles

  1. 2,4-Diaminoanisole
    300 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    Single
  2. Aromatic Amines in Textiles Reference Standard
    300 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    21 comps.
  3. 4-Aminoazobenzene Standard
    500 µg/mL in Methanol
    Single

ISO 21084 - Alkylphenols in Textiles

  1. NEW! ISO21084
    Alkylphenols in Textiles Reference Standard
    1000 µg/mL in Methanol
    4 comps.

PFAS in Textiles

  1. PFAS in Textiles Reference Standards
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    6 comps.

ISO Methods for Leather

ISO 17070 - Chlorophenols in Leather

  1. NEW! ISO17070
    Chlorophenols in Leather Reference Standard
    100 µg/mL in Acetone
    19 comps.
  2. Tetrachloroguaiacol Standard
    100 µg/mL in Acetone
    Single
  3. Tetrachloroguaiacol Standard
    100 µg/mL in Acetone
    Single

ISO 22517 - Pesticides in Leather

  1. Pesticides in Leather Reference Standard Set
  2. NEW! ISO22517
    Pesticides in Leather Reference Standard
    100 µg/mL in Hexane: Acetone (90:10)
    21 comps.
  3. NEW! P-474S-A
    Dichlofluanid
    100 µg/mL in Acetone
    Single
  4. NEW! P-553S-A
    Tolylfluanide
    100 µg/mL in Acetone
    Single