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I.S. EN ISO 18861:2021

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Cosmetics - Sun protection test methods - Percentage of water resistance (ISO 18861:2020)

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

02-01-2022

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Foreword.
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references.
3 Terms and definitions.
4 Test method
5 Calculations and data handling
6 Test report
Annex A (normative) Simulated swim test device design
Annex B (normative) Test procedure and chronology
Annex C (normative) Standard reference sunscreen
Bibliography

This document specifies a procedure for evaluating the water resistance retention percentage, by comparing the sun protection factor (SPF) before water immersion (hereafter referred to as the “static” SPF) and after a fixed period of water immersion (hereafter referred to as the “wet” SPF).

Committee
ISO/TC 217
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
28
ProductNote
The date of any NSAI previous adoption may not match the date of its original CEN/CENELEC document.
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
EN ISO 18861:2021 Identical
ISO 18861:2020 Identical

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