Test Method: SATRA TM358

Extractable chromium in leather

May 1999

SCOPE

This test method is intended to determine whether a leather contains extractable chromium in quantities which may constitute a toxic hazard. It is applicable to any leather goods intended for use by children, where there is no chance of ingestion.

PRINCIPLE

A sample of the leather is shaken with an artificial saliva solution and the solution analysed for chromium by atomic absorption or other suitable instrumental technique.

REFERENCES

ISO 3696: 1987 – Water for analytical laboratory use - specification and test methods.

HISTORY

First issued May 1999.

AVAILABILITY

This test method is available to members and non-members.

PRICE (ex. VAT)

This price is for a printed copy of the Test Method.

• Members: £75
• Non-members: £215

TYPE

• Composition

USAGES

• Leather - general