EN ISO 21084:2019
(Main)Textiles - Method for determination of alkylphenols (AP) (ISO 21084:2019)
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies the method for the determination of extractable alkylphenols (AP) without derivatization step in textile and textile products.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 12-Mar-2019
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Sep-2019
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 248/WG 26 - Methods of test for phthalates
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 13-Mar-2019
- Completion Date
- 13-Mar-2019
Overview
EN ISO 21084:2019 - published by CEN/ISO - specifies a laboratory method for the determination of extractable alkylphenols (AP) in textiles and textile products without a derivatization step. The standard covers sample preparation, methanol extraction, instrumental analysis options (GC-MS, LC-MS, LC‑FLD), calibration and reporting requirements. It includes informative annexes with example chromatographic conditions and method reliability data.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope: Quantification of extractable octylphenols and nonylphenols from textile specimens.
- Sample preparation: Cut specimen into ~5 mm × 5 mm pieces; typical test mass 1.00 g (±0.01 g).
- Extraction: Methanol extraction (usually 10 mL, record final volume if different) with ultrasonic bath set to ~70 °C for 60 minutes; filter through a ≤0.45 µm membrane before analysis.
- Reagents: Analytical‑grade 4‑n‑octylphenol, 4‑tert‑octylphenol, 4‑n‑nonylphenol, 4‑nonylphenol, methanol (HPLC grade), acetone, acetonitrile (HPLC grade) and HPLC‑grade water.
- Apparatus: Analytical balances (0.01 g and 0.001 g resolution), 40 mL glass vials, ultrasonic water bath, syringes and membrane filters, chromatographic vials; GC capillary column ((5%‑phenyl)‑methylpolysiloxane) and C18 reverse phase for LC are recommended.
- Instrumentation: Analysis by GC‑MS, LC‑MS or LC‑FLD. Annex A/B give example GC‑MS/MS and LC‑MS/MS/FLD conditions.
- Quality & calibration: External calibration required; calibration curve should meet high linearity (correlation coefficient specified in the standard). Results in mg/L for extract are converted to mg/kg of specimen using extract volume, specimen mass and any dilution factor.
- Confirmation & caveats: Positive GC‑MS results should be confirmed by LC methods to avoid false positives (e.g., thermal decomposition of tris(nonylphenyl)phosphate).
Applications and users
- Who uses it: Textile testing laboratories, regulatory compliance labs, manufacturers, chemical risk assessors and quality control teams in textile and apparel supply chains.
- Practical uses: Screening and quantifying octylphenols/nonylphenols for compliance with chemical restrictions, supplier verification, product safety testing, and environmental/consumer protection monitoring.
- Benefits: A standardized, reproducible procedure that enables comparable AP results across laboratories and supports regulatory enforcement and product stewardship.
Related information
- Prepared by ISO/TC 38 (Textiles) in collaboration with CEN/TC 248.
- Informative annexes in the standard provide chromatographic examples and method reliability data.
- Users should observe health, safety and environmental precautions when handling solvents and standards.
Keywords: EN ISO 21084:2019, alkylphenols, AP determination, textiles, GC‑MS, LC‑MS, LC‑FLD, methanol extraction, ultrasonic extraction, octylphenol, nonylphenol, textile testing.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 12-Feb-2026
- Revised
prEN ISO 21084 - Textiles - Method for determination of alkylphenols (AP) (ISO/DIS 21084:2026) - Effective Date
- 26-Feb-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 21084:2019 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Textiles - Method for determination of alkylphenols (AP) (ISO 21084:2019)". This standard covers: This document specifies the method for the determination of extractable alkylphenols (AP) without derivatization step in textile and textile products.
This document specifies the method for the determination of extractable alkylphenols (AP) without derivatization step in textile and textile products.
EN ISO 21084:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.060.01 - Textile fibres in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 21084:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 13163:2022, EN ISO 13162:2021, EN ISO 22125-1:2019, EN ISO 18589-5:2021, ISO 21084:2019, prEN ISO 21084. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2019
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Textiles - Method for determination of alkylphenols (AP) (ISO 21084:2019)
Textilien - Verfahren zur Bestimmung von Alkylphenolen (AP) (ISO 21084:2019)
Textiles - Méthode de détermination de la teneur en alkylphénols (AP) (ISO 21084:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 21084:2019
ICS:
59.080.01 Tekstilije na splošno Textiles in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 21084
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 59.060.01
English Version
Textiles - Method for determination of alkylphenols (AP)
(ISO 21084:2019)
Textiles - Méthode de détermination de la teneur en Textilien - Verfahren zur Bestimmung von
alkylphénols (AP) (ISO 21084:2019) Alkylphenolen (AP) (ISO 21084:2019)
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European foreword . 3
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The text of ISO 21084:2019 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 21084:2019 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21084
First edition
2019-02
Textiles — Method for determination
of alkylphenols (AP)
Textiles — Méthode de détermination de la teneur en alkylphénols (AP)
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ISO 21084:2019(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Reagents . 1
6 Apparatus . 2
6.1 General . 2
6.2 Apparatus and auxiliaries for preparing the sample . 2
6.3 Chromatographic equipment . 2
7 Procedure. 2
7.1 Standard preparation . 2
7.2 Sample preparation . 2
7.3 Sample extraction . 3
7.4 Sample analysis . 3
8 Calculation and calibration . 3
8.1 Calibration curve . 3
8.2 External calibration . 3
8.3 Calculation of each AP in sample . 4
8.4 Reliability of the method . 4
9 Test report . 4
Annex A (informative) Examples of chromatographic condition — GC-MS/MS .5
Annex B (informative) Examples of chromatographic condition — LC-MS/MS and LC-FLD .8
Annex C (informative) Reliability of the method .10
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