SCREENING TESTS FOR NICKEL RELEASE FROM ALLOYS AND COATINGS IN ITEMS THAT COME INTO DIRECT AND PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THE SKIN

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2002

Publisher

National Standards Authority of Ireland

Preview

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Short description of the methods
3 Reagents
4 Equipment
5 Procedure
   5.1 Preparation of solutions
   5.2 Sample preparation
   5.3 Test methods
6 Interpretation of results
   6.1 Positive result
   6.2 Negative result
   6.3 Uncertain result
7 Test report
Bibliography

Gives a screening procedure, based primarily on the use of dimethyglyoxime, for the detection of nickel release from items that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.

DocumentType	Standard
Pages	14
PublisherName	National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status	Current

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