Chemical Testing Items for Leather & Footwear
There are many different types of chemical test for leather, Footwears and having your products tested in a chemical testing laboratory will ensure they meet relevant standards and regulations.
Chemical testing services test, analyses and certify a wide range of chemicals for purity, chemical compatibility and environmental impact. Consumer goods are subject to various regulatory and legal requirements that are designed to help ensure the health and safety of the consumer.
With increasing concern regarding the environmental, health, and safety of leather and leather products, and successive introductions of relevant governmental regulations, leather manufacturers are facing unprecedented challenges in quality assurance.
The following is a list of various chemical testing methods and items you should know if you work in leather industry.
In the diverse leather industry, product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality standards are crucial. Chemical testing is indispensable for upholding product quality, safety, and compliance with leather industry regulations. These tests detect harmful substances, ensuring leathers are free from irritants or allergens due to their direct contact with skin. They also validate adherence to regional and application-specific regulations, covering safety, environmental concerns, and labeling. This commitment to testing upholds quality standards set by reputable textile manufacturers, ensuring products meet criteria
Chemical testing in leather manufacturing also serves critical objectives, including detecting and quantifying harmful substances for consumer safety, ensuring compliance with regulations on restricted chemicals, and evaluating leather performance and durability. It aids in identifying manufacturing flaws, enhancing quality assurance, and exceeding consumer expectations. Additionally, it assesses environmental impacts, aligning with sustainability practices and regulations. By facilitating textile innovation and instilling consumer confidence through rigorous testing, it fosters brand trust, reputation, and customer loyalty.
LEATHER-CHEMICAL- ANALYTICAL (ECO ) TESTING PARAMETERS AVAILABLE WITH FGT CPS
- FOR FAST SERVICES ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL BE APPLICABLE:
- 24 HR SERVICE-2 x normal charges
- 48 HR SERVICE-1.5 x normal charges
CRITICAL CHEMICALS POTENTIALLY PRESENT IN FOOTWEAR AND FOOTWEAR COMPONENTS ALONG WITH PRESCRIBED LIMITS
TABLE 1-IS 17011-2018
| Sr. N | TEST PARAMETERS | TEST STANDARD | SAMPLE REQUIRE | TAT/NORMAL SERVICE | APPLICABLE MATERIAL |
| 1 | Allergic Disperse dyes- Dyestuffs Part 1 General Principles of Testing Colored Textiles for Dyestuff Identification | IS 16914: Part 1: 2018 (ISO 16373-1: 2015) | A4 SHEET | 3-4 DAYS | NATURAL, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL-TEXTILE |
| 2 | Allergic Disperse dyes- Dyestuffs Part 2 General Method for the Determination of Extractable Dyestuffs including Allergenic and Carcinogenic Dyestuffs (Method using Pyridine-Water) | IS 16914: Part 2: 2018 (ISO 16373-2: 2014) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | NATURAL, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL-TEXTILE |
| 3 | Carcinogenic Disperse dyes -Dyestuffs Part 3 Method for Determination of Certain Carcinogenic Dyestuffs (Method using Triethylamine / Methanol) | IS 16914: Part 3: 2018 (ISO 16373-3: 2014) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | NATURAL, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL-TEXTILE |
| 4 | Determination of Certain Azo Colorants in Dyed Leathers Section 1 Determination of certain aromatic amines derived from azo colorants | IS 582: Part 5: Sec 1: 2018 (ISO 17234-1: 2015) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER |
| 5 | Determination Of Certain Azo Colorants In Dyed Leathers Section 2 Determination Of 4-Aminoazobenzene | IS 582: Part 5: Sec 2: 2018 (ISO 17234-2: 2011) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER |
| 6 | Detection of banned azo colorants in colored textiles | IS 15570: 2005, | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | NATURAL, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL |
| 7 | Chromium VI-Colorimetric | IS 16259: 2014 (ISO 17075 -Part 1: 2017) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER |
| 8 | Chromium VI-Chromatographic | ISO 17075 -Part 2: 2017) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER |
| 9 | Footwear —— Test method to quantitatively determine dimethyl fumarate (DMFU) in footwear materials | IS 16991: 2018 (ISO 16186: 2021) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Footwear- NATURAL, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL-TEXTILE & LEATHER |
| 10 | Determination of Formaldehyde Content Part 1 Method Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography | IS 16297-PART 1 (ISO 17226-1: 2008) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER |
| 11 | Chemical Determination of Formaldehyde Content – Part 2 Method Using Colorimetric Analysis | IS 16297: Part 2: 2022 (ISO 17226-2: 2018) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER |
| 12 | Chemical Determination of Formaldehyde Content Part 3 Determination of Formaldehyde Emissions from Leather | IS 16297: Part 3: 2018 (ISO 17226-3: 2011) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER |
| 13 | Determination of formaldehyde Part 1: Free and hydrolysed formaldehyde water extraction method first revision of IS 14563 Part 1 | IS 14563: Part 1: 2021 (ISO 14184 -1: 2011) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Footwear- NATURAL, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL-TEXTILE |
| 14 | Determination of formaldehyde Part 2: Released formaldehyde vapour absorption method first revision of IS 14563 Part 2 | IS 14563: Part 2: 2021 (ISO 14184-2: 2011) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Footwear- NATURAL, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL-TEXTILE |
| 15 | Determination of Organotin Compounds in Footwear Materials | IS 16981: 2018 (ISO/TS 16179: 2012) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Footwear- NATURAL, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL-TEXTILE &LEATHER |
| 16 | Determination of Tetra chlorophenol -, Trichlorophenol-, Dichlorophenol-, Mon chlorophenol- Isomers and Pentachlorophenol Content | IS 14575: 2024 (ISO 17070: 2015) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER |
| 17 | determination of pH and difference figure | S 582: Part 9: 2022 (ISO 4045: 2018) IS 16258: 2015 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER |
| 18 | Determination of pH of aqueous extract third revision of IS 1390 | IS 1390: 2022 (ISO 3071: 2020) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | TEXTILE |
| 19 | Determination of Phthalates in Footwear Materials | IS 16915: 2018 (ISO/TS 16181: 2011) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Footwear- NATURAL, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL |
| 20 | test method for release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin | EN 1811: 2011 + A1: 2015 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | METAL |
| 21 | Method for the simulation of wear and corrosion for the detection of nickel release from coated items | EN 12472: 2005 + A1: 2009 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | METAL |
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| 22 | Methods of Chemical Testing of Leather Part 8 Determination of the Preservative (TCMTB, PCMC, OPP, OIT) Content in Leather by Liquid Chromatography | IS 582: Part 8: 2018 (ISO 13365: 2011) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER, |
| 23 | Methods of Chemical Testing of Leather Part 8 Determination of the Preservative (OPP) Content in Leather by Liquid Chromatography | IS 582: Part 8: 2018 (ISO 13365: 2011) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | TEXTILE |
| 24 | Acrylonitrile | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | RUBBER, CHLOROFIBRE, ADHESIVE | |
| 25 | Alkylphenols (NP, OP) Leather — Determination of ethoxylated alkylphenols (APEO) — Part 1: Direct method | ISO 18218-1:2023 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL, NATURAL MATERAIL |
| 26 | Leather — Determination of ethoxylated alkylphenols — Part 2: Indirect method | ISO 18218-2:2019 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER, |
| 27 | Methods of Chemical Testing of Leather Part 6 Determination of Metal Content Section 1 Extractable metals @8 Nos | IS 582: Part 6: Sec 1: 2018 (ISO 17072-1: 2011) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL, NATURAL MATERIAL, MISCLEANOUS |
| 28 | Methods of Chemical Testing of Leather Part 6 Determination of Metal Content Section 2 Total metal content | IS 582: Part 6: Sec 2: 2018 (ISO 17072-2: 2011) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | |
| 29 | COC-Determination of the content of compounds based on chlorobenzenes and chlorotoluene’s | DIN EN 17137:2019-02, EN 17137:2018 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | TEXTILE POLYESTER |
| 30 | Test method for the quantitative determination of dimethylformamide in footwear materials | TS 16189: 2013 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Footwear-COATED LEATHER, TPU, PU, ADHESIVE |
| 31 | Flame retardant, only for products claiming such property | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | ||
| 32 | Determination of formaldehyde content – Extraction method called the perforator method , Determination of formaldehyde release – Part 3: Formaldehyde release by the flask method | EN 120-1992, EN 717-3-1996 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | WOOD, CELLULOSIC |
| 33 | Mercapto benzo thiazole (MBT) | ASTM D8411-21, IS 6918: 2002, ISO 21490-2022 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | RUBBER |
| 34 | Extractible latex proteins | EN 455-3-2023 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LATEX |
| 35 | Method for determining the release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers | EN 12868:2017 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | RUBBER |
| 36 | N-ethyl phenylamine | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | RUBBER, LATEX | |
| 37 | Ozone-depleting substances (ODS) include CFCs, HCFCs, halons, methyl bromide, carbon tetrachloride, and methyl chloroform | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | SYNTHETIC AND NATURAL MATERIAL | |
| 38 | Phenol in footwear materials | ISO 20536-2017 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | FOOTWEAR ALL MATERIALS |
| 39 | PAH | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER AND SYNTHETIC MATERIAL | |
| 40 | PCP-TeCP-TriCP Polychlorophenols- Quantitative determination of pentachlorophenol in wood – Gas chromatographic method | CEN/TR 14823:2003 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | WOOD |
| 41 | PCP-TeCP-TriCP polychlorophenols | AFNOR – XP G08-015 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | NATURAL TEXTILE (CELLULOSIC, PROTEIN) |
| 42 | Pesticides | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER, NATURAL TEXTILE, CELLULOSIC | |
| 43 | PFOS/PFOA 4) (Perfluoro octane sulfonate/ perfluorooctanoic acid) | CEN/TS 15968:2010 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL, NATURAL MATERIAL |
| 44 | PCB –polychlorinated biphenyl | ASTM D6160-21 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL, NATURAL MATERIAL |
| 45 | Polychloroprene or neoprene | IS 3400-P-22-1984 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | RUBBER ADHESIVBE |
| 46 | PPD-Paraphenylenediamine | ASTM D4937-96(2017) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER, SYNTHETIC MATERIAL, NATURAL MATERIAL |
| 47 | PTBF Para tertiary butyl phenol formaldehyde | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | ADHESIVE | |
| 48 | Soluble mineral tanning agents (Al,Cr, Ti, Zr) | IS 582: Part 6 : Sec 1 : 2018 ( ISO 17072-1 : 2011) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | FOOTWEAR ALL MATERIALS |
| 49 | Short chain chloro paraffins (C10 – C13) | ISO 18219-1-2021 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER |
| 50 | Middle chain chloro paraffins | ISO 18219-2-2021 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER |
| 51 | Thiuram & thiocarbamate | ASTM D7558-09(2019) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | RUBBER |
| 52 | Vinyl chloride monomer | IS 10151: 2019 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | COATED LEATHER, PVC |
| 53 | Determination of N-methyl pyrrolidone | ISO 19070:2016 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | LEATHER |
ISO/TR 16178-2021
| Sr. N | TEST PARAMETERS | TEST STANDARD | SAMPLE REQUIRE | TAT/NORMAL SERVICE | APPLICABLE MATERIAL |
| 1 | Acrylonitrile | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Rubber, Adhesive, Polyacrylic | |
| 2 | Alkylphenols (OP, NP) and Alkylphenol ethoxylates, (OPEO, NPEO) | ISO 18218-1 ISO 18218-2 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather |
| 3 | Alkylphenols (OP, NP) and Alkylphenol ethoxylates, (OPEO, NPEO) | ISO 18254-1 ISO 21084 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Textile (Synthetic, natural) |
| 4 | AZO – arylamines | ISO 17234-1 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather |
| 5 | AZO – arylamines When 4-aminoazobenzene is suspected | ISO 17234-2 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather |
| 6 | AZO – arylamines | ISO 14362-1 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Textile (Synthetic, natural) |
| 7 | AZO – arylamines When 4-aminoazobenzene is suspected | ISO 14362-3 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Textile (Synthetic, natural) |
| 8 | Benzene | By headspace/GC-MS as the VOC, | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Textile (Synthetic, natural) |
| 9 | Biocides (TCMTB, OIT, CMK) | ISO 13365-1 and ISO 13365- 2 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Textile (Synthetic, natural), Leather |
| 10 | Biocides (OPP) | ISO 13365-1 and ISO 13365- 2 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Textile (Synthetic, natural), Leather |
| 11 | Biocides (triclosan) | Textile; EN17134 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | All materials |
| 12 | Bisphenol-A, B, C, E, F, S | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather | |
| 13 | Cadmium All plastics (mainly PVC) | EN 1122 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | PVC, EVA, TPU, PP |
| 14 | Chlorinated paraffin’s (Short chained [C10-C13]) | ISO 18219-1 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Textile (Synthetic, natural), Leather |
| 15 | Chlorinated paraffin’s (Middle chained [C14-C17]) | ISO 18219-2 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Textile (Synthetic, natural), Leather |
| 16 | Chlorobenzene and chlorotoluene | EN 17137 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | POLYESTER |
| 17 | Chlorobenzene and chlorotoluene (tetrachloro toluene, trichloro toluene, αchlorotoluene) | EN 17137 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Textile (Synthetic, natural) |
| 18 | Chromium VI | ISO 17075-1 ISO 17075-2 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather |
| 19 | Chromium VI With ageing | ISO 10195 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather |
| Total Chromium | Leather: ISO 17072-2 or ISO 5398-1 and ISO 5398-4, Textile: EN 16711-1 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | ||
| 20 | Colophony | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | ADHESIVE | |
| 21 | Dimethylformamide (DMF) | Footwear: ISO 16189, Textile: EN 17131, Glove: EN 16778 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | PU, TPU, COATED Leather |
| 22 | Dimethyl fumarate (DMFu) | Footwear: ISO 16186, Textile: EN 17130 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | All Materials |
| 23 | Disperses dyes and dyestuffs | ISO 16373-1, ISO 16373-2 ISO 16373-3 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Textile (Synthetic, natural) |
| 24 | Flame retardant (Phosphorated and brominated)- Only for product claiming FR properties | ISO 17881-1 ISO 17881-2 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | All Materials |
| 25 | Formaldehyde | ISO 17226-1 ISO 17226-2 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather |
| 26 | Formaldehyde | EN 120 EN 717-3 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Wood, cellulose |
| 27 | Formaldehyde | ISO 27587 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Adhesive |
| 28 | Formaldehyde | ISO 14184-1 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Textile (Synthetic, natural) |
| 29 | Heavy metals- Extractible (Sb – As –Cd – Cr – Co –Cu – Ni – Hg – Zn) | Leather: ISO 17072-1 or ISO 17072-2 | A4 SIZE, 10 gm | 3-4 DAYS | All Materials |
| 30 | Heavy metals -E x t r a c t i b l e Footwear for children less than 36 months (Sb – As –Cd – Cr – Co– Cu – Ni – Hg – Zn – Ba – Se) | ISO 17072-1 EN 16711-2 | A4 SIZE, 10 gm | 3-4 DAYS | All Materials |
| 31 | Heavy metals -Total content (Sb – As –Cd (leather and textile) – Cr – Co –Cu – Ni – Hg – Zn) | ISO 17072-2 EN 16711-1 ISO 19050 Leather: ISO 17072-1 or ISO 17072-2 Textile: EN 16711-1, EN 16711-2 and EN 16711-3 Rubber: ISO 19050 | A4 SIZE, 10 gm | 3-4 DAYS | All Materials |
| 32 | Lead | Leather’s 17072-2 Textile: EN 16711-1 | 10 gm | 3-4 DAYS | All Materials |
| 33 | Mercaptobenzothiazole | ISO 13365-1 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Rubber |
| 34 | N-ethyl phenyl-amine | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Rubber, latex | |
| 35 | N methyl pyrrolidone | Leather: ISO 19070 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | PVC, PU, Synthetic and natural textile |
| 36 | N, N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | PVC, PU, Synthetic and natural textile | |
| 37 | Nickel- Skin contact | EN 1811(with or without EN 12472) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Metal hardware |
| 38 | Nitrosamines- Footwear for children less than 36months | ISO 19577 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Rubber |
| 39 | Nitrosamines | Footwear: ISO 19577, Polymers: EN 12868 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Rubber |
| 40 | Organotin compounds (TBT, TPT) | Footwear: ISO/TS 16179, Textile: ISO 22744-1 and ISO 22744-2 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | All materials |
| 41 | Organotin compounds (DBT, DOT) | Footwear: ISO/TS 16179, Textile: ISO 22744-1 and ISO 22744-2 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | All materials |
| 42 | Organotin compounds(others) | Footwear: ISO/TS 16179, Textile: ISO 22744-1 and ISO 22744-2 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | All materials |
| 43 | PAH – polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons | Footwear: ISO/TS 16190, Textile: EN 17132, Rubber: AfPS GS 2014:01 PAK | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | All materials |
| 44 | Para phenylene diamine (PPD) | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Synthetic and natural textile | |
| 45 | Pesticides | Leather: ISO 22517 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather and natural textile, cellulose |
| 46 | PFCs perfluorinated compounds (PFOS/ PFOA) | CEN/TS 15968, | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather and natural textile |
| 47 | PFCs perfluorinated compounds | Leather: ISO 23702-1 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather |
| 48 | pH | ISO 4045 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather |
| 49 | pH | ISO 3071 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather and natural textile |
| 50 | Phenol | Footwear: ISO 20536 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather and natural textile |
| 51 | Phenyl mercury | It is also possible to assess the possible presence of phenylmercury by a mercury screening analysis using ISO 17072-2. | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | PU/TPU |
| 52 | Phthalates- Footwear for childr e n l e s s t h a n 14 years | Footwear: ISO 16181-1 and ISO 16181-2, Textile: ISO 14389 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Coated, Polymer, Adhesive, Print |
| 53 | Phthalates | Footwear: ISO 16181-1 and ISO 16181-2, Textile: ISO 14389 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Coated, Polymer, Adhesive, Print |
| 54 | (PCP,TeCP,TriCP.DiCP) | ISO 17070 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Leather |
| 55 | PCP | CEN/TR 14823 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | WOOD |
| 56 | PCP | XP G 08-015 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Synthetic and natural textile, cellulosic |
| 57 | TeCP | XP G 08-015 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Cellulosic natural, protein natural, Print |
| 58 | TriCP – DiCP – MoCP | XP G 08-015 | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Cellulosic natural, protein natural, Print |
| 59 | PTBF Paratertiary butyl phenol formaldehyde | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Adhesive | |
| 60 | Quinoline | Quinoline can be determined with DMF using ISO 16189 or with the disperse dyes using DIN 54231. | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | PU, Synthetic textile |
| 61 | Thiuram and Thiocarbamate | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Rubber | |
| 62 | Volatile organic compounds | Very volatile compounds are analysed with headspace. VOC can be also determined by solvent extraction or chamber use. | A4 SIZE | 3-4 DAYS | Coated Leather, PU, TPU, EVA,ADHESIVE, Synthetic Textile |
| 63 | Fungicide analysis | BS EN ISO 13365:2011 – | A4 SIZE | 10 DAYS |