1 Scope
This document specifies a test method (using gas chromatography, GC) for detection
and quantification of selected extractable perfluorinated and polyfluorinated substances
in textile materials (fibres, yarns, fabrics) and coated fabrics.
NOTE 1
CEN/TR 16741
defines which materials are applicable to this determination.
A test method (using liquid chromatography, LC) for detection and quantification of
selected extractable perfluorinated and polyfluorinated substances is specified in
EN 17681‑1.
NOTE 2 Both this document and EN 17681‑1 are needed for PFOA related substances.
Classes of regulated compounds are listed in Table 2. Classes of other non-regulated compounds that can be determined by this document
are defined in Annex C, Table C.1. This document is also applicable for further PFAS substances provided that the method
is validated with the additional compounds.
NOTE 3 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/784 amending Annex I to the POP Regulation
(EU) 2019/1021 as regards the listing of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts
and PFOA-related compounds defines among other that “’…PFOA-related compounds’ means
the following: … any substances that degrade to PFOA, including any substances (including
salts and polymers) having a linear or branched perfluoroheptyl group with the moiety
(C 7 F 15 )C as one of the structural e...
BS EN 17681-2:2022 history
2022BS EN 17681-2:2022 Textiles and textile products. Organic fluorine - Determination of volatile compounds by extraction method using gas chromatography