prEN ISO 17072-1
(Main)Leather - Chemical determination of metal content - Part 1: Extractable metals (ISO/DIS 17072-1:2026)
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies a method for the determination of extractable metals in leather using extraction with an acid artificial-perspiration solution and subsequent determination with inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or spectrometry of atomic fluorescence (SFA).
This method determines extractable metals in leather; it is not compound-specific or specific to the oxidation state of the metals. This method is especially suitable for determining the extractable chromium in chromium-tanned leathers.
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 19-Mar-2028
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 289 - Leather
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 289/WG 1 - Chemical test methods
- Current Stage
- 4020 - Submission to enquiry - Enquiry
- Start Date
- 27-Aug-2026
- Completion Date
- 27-Aug-2026
Overview
prEN ISO 17072-1:2026 – “Leather – Chemical determination of metal content – Part 1: Extractable metals” – is an international draft standard developed by CEN and ISO. This standard specifies a reliable analytical method for determining extractable metals in leather. It involves extracting metals using an acid artificial-perspiration solution, followed by analysis with several advanced spectrometric techniques: inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), or atomic fluorescence spectrometry (SFA).
This document is particularly valuable for ensuring the safety, compliance, and quality of leather products. It addresses growing regulatory and consumer concerns regarding the presence of potentially hazardous metals in leather goods, especially those in contact with skin.
Key Topics
- Extraction Procedure: The test extracts metals from leather at controlled temperature and time, simulating exposure conditions such as perspiration.
- Detection Techniques: The standard allows the use of multiple precise methods:
- ICP-OES and ICP-MS (for multi-element analysis)
- AAS (for targeted metal determination)
- SFA (specifically for mercury analysis)
- Non-Specific to Metal Form: The method provides a total extractable metals content without distinguishing chemical forms or oxidation states.
- Metals Covered: Applicable for detecting a wide range of metals, including chromium, aluminium, lead, cadmium, nickel, zinc, copper, arsenic, and others.
- Sampling and Preparation: Describes standardized specimen sampling and pre-treatment, essential for reproducible results.
- Reporting Requirements: Specifies details that must be included in the test report, such as reference to the standard, method deviations, and detailed results.
Applications
- Regulatory Compliance: Essential for leather manufacturers, importers, and laboratories to ensure products meet regulatory limits on extractable metal content in consumer goods, especially for items such as shoes, gloves, garments, watch straps, and upholstery.
- Product Safety: Vital for brands and retailers concerned with minimizing consumer exposure to harmful metals such as chromium(VI), lead, cadmium, or nickel.
- Quality Assurance: Provides a harmonized test method for supply chain partners and quality control labs, ensuring consistency and reliability of test results.
- Research and Development: Useful for developing new tanning processes or treatments aimed at reducing hazardous metal residues in finished leather.
- Environmental Assessments: Supports environmental impact analysis by determining the mobility of metals in processed leathers.
Related Standards
- ISO 17072-2: Chemical determination of metal content – Part 2: Total metal content
- ISO 105-E04: Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration (used for preparing the extraction solution)
- ISO 2418: Leather – Preparation of test specimens
- ISO 4044: Leather – Chemical tests – Preparation of samples
- ISO 11885: Water quality – Determination of elements by ICP-OES
- ISO 15586: Water quality – Trace element determination by AAS
- ISO 17294-2: Water quality – ICP-MS method
- ISO 17852: Water quality – Determination of mercury by atomic fluorescence
prEN ISO 17072-1 forms a crucial part of the framework for chemical safety assessment in leather products. Adoption of this standard ensures comparable results globally, supporting safe, high-quality, and compliant leather products on the market.
Keywords: extractable metals, leather testing, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AAS, SFA, chromium analysis, CEN, ISO 17072-1, chemical analysis, leather industry standards, product compliance, consumer safety, heavy metals in leather.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 04-Dec-2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
prEN ISO 17072-1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Leather - Chemical determination of metal content - Part 1: Extractable metals (ISO/DIS 17072-1:2026)". This standard covers: This document specifies a method for the determination of extractable metals in leather using extraction with an acid artificial-perspiration solution and subsequent determination with inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or spectrometry of atomic fluorescence (SFA). This method determines extractable metals in leather; it is not compound-specific or specific to the oxidation state of the metals. This method is especially suitable for determining the extractable chromium in chromium-tanned leathers.
This document specifies a method for the determination of extractable metals in leather using extraction with an acid artificial-perspiration solution and subsequent determination with inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or spectrometry of atomic fluorescence (SFA). This method determines extractable metals in leather; it is not compound-specific or specific to the oxidation state of the metals. This method is especially suitable for determining the extractable chromium in chromium-tanned leathers.
prEN ISO 17072-1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.140.30 - Leather and furs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
prEN ISO 17072-1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 17072-1:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2026
Usnje - Kemijsko določevanje kovin - 1. del: Izločljive kovine (ISO/DIS 17072-
1:2026)
Leather - Chemical determination of metal content - Part 1: Extractable metals (ISO/DIS
17072-1:2026)
Leder - Chemische Bestimmung des Metallgehaltes - Teil 1: Extrahierbare Metalle
(ISO/DIS 17072-1:2026)
Cuir - Détermination chimique de la teneur en métal - Partie 1: Métaux extractibles
(ISO/DIS 17072-1:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 17072-1
ICS:
59.140.30 Usnje in krzno Leather and furs
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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ISO/DIS 17072-1
IUC 27-1
IULTCS
Leather — Chemical determination
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of metal content —
Voting begins on:
Part 1:
2026-08-25
Extractable metals
Voting terminates on:
2026-11-17
Cuir — Détermination chimique de la teneur en métal —
Partie 1: Métaux extractibles
ICS: 59.140.30
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Leather — Chemical determination
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Extractable metals
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Partie 1: Métaux extractibles
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IUC 27-1:2026(en)
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IUC 27-1:2026(en)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Principle . 2
5 Reagents . 2
6 Apparatus and materials . 3
7 Sampling and test specimen preparation . 3
8 Procedure . 4
8.1 Preparation of acid artificial-perspiration solution .4
8.2 Extraction of leather test specimen .4
8.3 Analysis by ICP, AAS and SFA.4
8.3.1 General .4
8.3.2 ICP . .4
8.3.3 AAS .5
8.3.4 Analysis by SFA technique .5
9 Calculation and expression of results . 5
10 Test report . 5
Annex A (informative) Interlaboratory test results and quantification limits . 7
Bibliography . 8
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ISO/DIS 17072-1:2026(en)
IUC 27-1:2026(en)
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This document was prepared by the Chemical Test Commission of the International Union of Leather
Technologists and Chemists Societies (IUC Commission, IULTCS) in collaboration with the European
Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 289, Leather, the secretariat of which
is held by UNI, in accordance with the agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna
Agreement).
IULTCS, originally formed in 1897, is a world-wide organization of professional leather societies to further
the advancement of leather science and technology. IULTCS has three Commissions, which are responsible
for establishing international methods for the sampling and testing of leather. ISO recognizes IULTCS as an
international standardizing body for the preparation of test methods for leather.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 17072-1:2019), which has been technically
revised as follows:
— all the words “sample” are replaced by “test specimen”;
— the reference of ISO 2418 has been modified;
— the last sentence in clause 9 has been deleted.
A list of all parts in the ISO 17072 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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ISO/DIS 17072-1:2026(en)
DRAFT International Standard
IUC 27-1:2026(en)
Leather — Chemical determination of metal content —
Part 1:
Extractable metals
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for the determination of extractable metals in leather using extraction
with an acid artificial-perspiration solution and subsequent determination with inductively coupled plasma
optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), atomic
absorption spectrometry (AAS) or spectrometry of atomic fluorescence (SFA).
This method determines extractable metals in leather; it is not compound-specific or specific to the
oxidation state of the metals. This method is especially suitable for determining the extractable chromium
in chromium-tanned leathers.
The method is applicable for the determination of many extractable metals, including:
Aluminium (Al) Copper (Cu) Nickel (Ni)
Antimony (Sb) Iron (Fe) Potassium (K)
Arsenic (As) Lead (Pb) Selenium (Se)
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