What is PD CEN/TR 17222 – textile nanoparticles exposure about?
The effects of synthetic nanoparticles on human health and the environment are still poorly understood and therefore uncertain. The purpose of PD CEN/TR 17222 is to give you guidance on tests on nanoparticle release. The determination of the release of nanoparticles could be performed either through quantification by chemical analysis, or by determining the linting, among other ways.
Who is PD CEN/TR 17222 – textile nanoparticles exposure for?
PD CEN/TR 17222 on textile nanoparticle exposure is useful for:
- Textile manufacturers
- Product development / innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
- Health and safety bodies
- Environmental bodies
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 17222 – textile nanoparticles exposure?
There is a lot to be learned about the effect of nanoparticles on our health. It is unclear in which areas nanoparticles-doses can cause negative effects in the organism or in the environment (unknown dose-response relationship). The underlying toxicological mechanisms and possible effects of nanoparticle exposure over long periods of time are poorly understood.
In product advertisements on the Internet and in reports in international journals, especially the functional properties of “nano textiles” are described. The type of integration of the nanoparticles in textiles is often described only sparsely. Therefore, PD CEN/TR 17222 is based primarily on research studies that include information on the integration of nanoparticles in the textile material.
By providing you with tests on nanoparticle exposure, PD CEN/TR 17222 is a step towards understanding the interaction of nanoparticles and the environment (including living organisms). These tests will guide future innovation in the field of nanotextiles and can have wider applications.
