Quantitative analytical method to detect and measure polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in footwear materials. PAHs are a group of potentially carcinogenic organic compounds that can be present in materials such as rubber, plastics, and adhesives used in footwear production.
All fabrics made of natural or regenerated cellulose, as well as many made from other natural or man-made fibers, are combustible. Some combustible fabrics when used for clothing are potentially dangerous to the wearer because of such factors as ease of ignition, flame spread time, amount of heat released, and design of the garment. This test measures two such factors: ease of ignition and flame spread time.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) developed this standard method to determine the concentration of phthalates in children’s toys and childcare articles. Phthalates are chemical plasticizers used to soften plastics like PVC, but several are regulated due to potential health risks, including reproductive and developmental toxicity.
