Metal Product Analysis

Metal Product Analysis: Safe and Quality Production

Metal or metal-coated products that have direct contact with the skin, such as metal cufflinks, wristwatches, watch bands, buckles, jewelry, glasses, clothing accessories, must undergo certain testing procedures within the scope of the "Communiqué on Import Control of Consumer Products".

Metals, Metal Coated Product Analyses are carried out in accordance with legal regulations and standards related to TURKAK accreditation in our laboratories serving in many parts of Turkey.

Screening tests for nickel release from alloys and coatings in articles in direct and prolonged contact with skin	Nickel can cause allergic reactions in products that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin (such as watches, jewelry, buttons, zippers). Screening tests according to the EN 1811 standard determine the level of nickel release and assess compliance with the REACH regulation.	TS 12090
Determination of total cadmium - Wet decomposition method	Cadmium is a toxic, carcinogenic heavy metal and can be found in trace amounts in many metal alloys. With the wet decomposition method, the sample is dissolved in acid medium and analyzed with ICP-OES or AAS instruments. Especially jewelry, buttons and metal accessories are subject to this test.	EN 1122 EPA 3051A
Standard Operating Procedure for Determining Cadmium (Cd) Extractability	Extractable cadmium analysis determines the amount of Cd that can be released in product contact media (sweat, saliva, moisture). This analysis with simulated solutions is particularly applicable to children's products and metals in contact with skin.	CPSC- CH-E 1004-11 ASTM F 963 Section 4.3.5.2 (2) C & 8.3.5.5 (3)
Standard Operating Procedure for Determining Total Lead (Pb)	Lead is a toxic metal that can be found in some metal alloys. Total lead is determined by dissolving a sample of the entire surface of the product in acid solution. Measurement is done with ICP-OES or AAS instruments. This test ensures compliance with regulations such as CPSIA and REACH.	CPSC-CH-E1001.08
Determination of Lead Release with Artificial Saliva Solution	This test, which is particularly important for children's products and jewelry, measures the release of lead in contact of metallic surfaces with an artificial saliva solution. It is performed according to EN 71-3 and ISO 8124 standards. The aim is to determine the amount of toxic metal exposed through oral exposure.	EN 16711-3
Total Heavy Metal by Microwave	Microwave-assisted acid dissolution enables faster and more efficient preparation of metal samples. With this method, the total content of lead, cadmium, mercury and other heavy metals can be analyzed with high precision. ICP-OES or ICP-MS is used after sample preparation.	EPA 3050 A EPA 3015 A EPA 3051 A EPA3052
Metallic accessories - Corrosion resistance	Metallic accessories (buttons, zippers, buckles) must be resistant to moisture, sweat and environmental influences. The ISO 9227 salt spray test determines how resistant these accessories are to corrosion. This test is applied to assess quality and durability, especially in outerwear.	ISO 22775-Method 2 TS EN ISO 22775- Method 2