This part of ISO 17226 specifies a method for the determination of free and released formaldehyde in
leathers. This method is based on colorimetric analysis.
The formaldehyde content is taken to be the quantity of free-formaldehyde and formaldehyde extracted
through hydrolysis contained in a water extract from the leather under standard conditions.
This process is not absolutely selective for formaldehyde. Other compounds such as extracted dyes could
interfere at 412 nm.
BS EN ISO 17226-2:2008 Referenced Document
ISO 17226-1 Leather — Chemical determination of formaldehyde content — Part 1: Method using high-performance liquid chromatography*, 2021-02-01 Update
ISO 2418 Leather — Chemical, physical, mechanical and fastness tests — Position and preparation of specimens for testing*, 2023-02-06 Update
ISO 3696:1987 Water for analytical laboratory use; Specification and test methods
ISO 4044 Leather — Chemical tests — Preparation of chemical test samples*, 2017-01-01 Update
ISO 4684 Leather — Chemical tests — Determination of volatile matter
BS EN ISO 17226-2:2008 history
1970BS EN ISO 17226-2:2019 Leather. Chemical determination of formaldehyde content. Method using high-performance liquid chromatography
2009BS EN ISO 17226-2:2009 Leather. Chemical determination of formaldehyde content. Method using colorimetric analysis
2009BS EN ISO 17226-1:2008 Leather - Chemical determination of formaldehyde content - Part 1: Method using high performance liquid chromatography (ISO 17226-1:2008)