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A textile technologist, chemist to be more precise. Have taken up responsibilities with AATCC and ASTM International to provide technical and support services to members and member prospects. Involved in QA systems implementation for Textile producers. Work with some of the top rated technicians in the world. We are Rated very highly Globally. I share my knowledge and experience ( Episteme and Techne)with the industry. Conduct Training programs for AATCC and ASTM Intl. In addition design and deliver tailor made programs and deliver lectures. Love to drive in search of desolate and exotic locations, where the air is clean , water in pure and nature is still natural. Ironically I Love gadgets and gizmo's and experimenting with new hardware and software. Life is not perfect , but it is interesting. Imperfections make life worth living. A perfect system is no challenge to the body , mind and soul.

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Friday, April 24, 2009

Oeko News

After a three-month transition period, the new limit values and criteria for testing for harmful substances according to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 became effective on 1 April.

Listed below are some of the main changes:

  • Complete exclusion of the flame retardants hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) in all four OEKO-TEX® product classes.
  • Uniform limitation of the problematic phthalates di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) to 0.1% of mass content in all four product classes.
  • Samples will be tested for perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA) during every certification process.
  • The long existing laboratory testing for extractable heavy metals has been amended by an additional total breakdown of cadmium and lead. An interim regulation for lead in metallic components is valid until the end of 2009.

You can find a detailed information about the new OEKO-TEX® testing criteria – especially with respect to their REACh-compliance – in the "Downloads" section of the OEKO-TEX® web site: 

OEKO-TEX® Testing Criteria 2009 and REACh-Compliance

For actual limit values please see:

www.oeko-tex.com/limitvalues

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