BS EN 17131:2019

What is BS EN 17131 – DMF from PUL or acrylic textile standard about? 

BS EN 17131 specifies a method to determine the amounts of extractable dimethylformamide (DMF) in components of textile products containing polyurethane (PUL) or acrylic.  

Who is BS EN 17131 – DMF from PUL or acrylic textile standard for? 

BS EN 17131 on DMF from PUL or acrylic textile standard is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of medical air mattresses, canopies, life vests, and boat’s protective clothing for industrial applications 
• Diaper industry to replace disposable diapers 
• Manufacturers of lunch bags and sandwich wrap  
• Manufacturers of mattress covers, raincoats, and camping gear 
• PUL fabric testing laboratories 
• Product development / innovation / research teams 
• Quality control teams 

Why should you use BS EN 17131 – DMF from PUL or acrylic textile standard?  

Polyurethane fabric, or PUL fabric, is a waterproof fabric, typically polyester. It must be tested because it is used for many purposes and more importantly it is used for making diapers, medical air mattresses, and for industrial application so, for the sake of the safety of the end-users, it is important to be tested as if it is safe for them or not. BS EN 17131 ensures to determine the DMF chemical from PUL fabric. Dimethylformamide (DMF) is a colourless liquid that is miscible with both water and many organic liquids.