Total Phosphates Content for Cleaning Products
Phosphates in cleaning products bring environmental impact when cleaning products containing phosphates are discharged into aquatic systems. This test determines the phosphates content in cleaning products.
How do phosphates affect the environment?
Phosphates provide a favorable environment to algae for growth rapidly. A rapid growth of algae eventually prevents sunlight and oxygen from entering the aquatic system, leading to the death of aquatic organisms. Phosphates content is restricted in cleaning products in leading markets.
What SGS can help?
The test is conducted by in-house method with reference to ASTM D820.
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Markets |
Requirements |
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EU |
Detergent Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004, Annex Via Consumer laundry detergents: Shall not be placed on the market if the total content of phosphorus is equal to or greater than 0.5 grams in the recommended quantity of the detergent to be used in the main cycle of the washing process for a standard washing machine load as defined in section B of Annex VII for water of hard water hardness
Consumer automatic dishwasher detergents: Shall not be placed on the market if the total content of phosphorus is equal to or greater than 0.3 grams in the standard dosage as defined in section B of Annex VII |
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US |
Codes, Rules And Regulations of the State of New York, Title 6, Department of Environmental Conservation, Chapter X, Division of Water Resources, Subchapter A, Article 1, Part 659 Household Cleansing Products No household cleansing product except those used in dishwashers, food and beverage processing equipment and dairy equipment shall be distributed, sold, offered or exposed for sale in this State which shall contain a phosphorus compound in concentrations in excess of a trace quantity measured as elemental phosphorus. |
How long will the test take?
It takes 10-14 working days for a regular service.
How much sample should be submitted for the test?
Please submit a minimum of 30g or 30mL per product for one test.
