What is BS EN 17134 - OPP and triclosan from textile standard about?
BS EN 17134 specifies a test method for the determination of the content of the preservative agents (biocidal products) 2-phenyl phenol (OPP) and triclosan in textile materials and articles composed of textile products, by liquid chromatography.
Who is BS EN 17134 - OPP and triclosan from textile standard for?
BS EN 17134 on OPP and triclosan from textile standard is useful for:
- Textile and textile products manufacturer
- Textile and textile products testing laboratories
- Product development / innovation / research teams
- Quality control teams
Why should you use BS EN 17134 - OPP and triclosan from textile standard?
Preservatives are chemicals used in textiles to prevent the growth of microorganisms. In BS EN 17134 phenyl phenol (OPP) and triclosan are the preservatives (biocidal products) that have been determined from textile. OPP has certain biological toxicity, and OPP in textile and clothing will cause some harm to human health, while triclosan is an antimicrobial active ingredient incorporated into a variety of products to stop the growth of bacteria, fungi, and mildew. 
So, BS EN 17134 makes sure that these biocidal products get determined from textile through the liquid chromatography method for the safety purposes of the end-users because the high content of these biocidal products can harm the end-users. By determining the harmful content from textiles using BS EN 17134 guidelines, you can improve the quality levels of the products and maintain goodwill in the market by providing high quality and safe or comfortable goods for the end-users.
