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As the detection of pesticides has become an ecological textile monitoring project in cotton, wool and other natural fiber textiles, the requirements for the types and concentration limits of pesticides are becoming more and more stringent, so the detection of pesticides in textiles is of great significance.
In the process of planting natural fiber crops (such as cotton, flax, etc.), because of its typical intensive production of single crop, it is extremely vulnerable to the invasion of various diseases and insect pests and the survival competition of weeds. Regular use of pesticides has become a necessary means to ensure the normal growth of this kind of crops. Pesticides are also widely used in animal husbandry to control parasites on livestock. Therefore, whether it is natural cellulose fiber or natural protein fiber textile materials, there is the possibility of pesticide residues.
Pesticide Limits for Different Product Classes according to OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Product Classes
Ⅰ Baby
Ⅱ In direct contact with skin
Ⅲ With no direct contact with skin
Ⅳ Decoration material
Sum [mg/kg]
< 0.5
<1.0
<1.0
<1.0
Glyphosate and salts [mg/kg]
u.o.*
u.o.*
u.o.*
u.o.*
* u.o.= under observation; substance is tested randomly and result provided for information purpose; presently not regulated indeed
Leather — Chemical tests — Determination of pesticide residues content
GB/T 18412.1-2006
Textiles-Determination of the pesticide residues-part 1: 77 pesticides
GB/T 18412.2-2006
Textiles-Determination of the pesticide residues-part 2: Organochlorine pesticides
GB/T 18412.3-2006
Textiles-Determination of the pesticide residues-Part 3: Organophosphrous pesticides
GB/T 18412.4-2006
Textiles-Determination of the pesticide residues-Part 4: Pyrethroidpesticides
GB/T 18412.5-2008
Textiles-Determination of the residues of pesticides - Part 5: Organic nitrogen pesticides
GB/T 18412.6-2006
Textiles-Determination of the pesticide residues-Part 6: Phenoloxy hydroxy acidspesticides
GB/T 18412.7-2006
Textiles-Determination of the pesticide residues-Part 7: Toxaphene
Our Testing Methods
The tests for the pesticides which are mentioned above are performed with cleaned-up extracts by gas or liquid chromatography with selective detection (MSD or ECD).
Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab
As an authoritative testing organization with many years of experience, Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab provides reliable pesticides testing services for all types of fabrics, including but not limited to cotton, linen, silk, woolen fabric, leather fabric, chemical fiber fabric, blended fabric, modal fabric, etc., please consult our technical experts for details.