AATCC-81-2006.pdf

AATCC Test Method 81-2006 pH of the Water-Extract from Wet Processed Textiles Developed in 1954 by AATCC Commit- and other manufacturer’s recommenda- 9.3 Determine the pH of the extract tee RA34; revised 1963, 1996 (with title tions. All OSHA standards and rules using a pH meter operated according to change); reaffirmed 1968, 1969, 1974, must also be consulted and followed. manufacturer’s instructions. 1977, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1989, 2001; 4.1 Good laboratory practices should reaffirmed and editorially revised 2006; be followed. Wear safety glasses in all editorially revised 1990. Related to ISO laboratory areas. 10. Evaluation 3071. 4.2 All chemicals should be handled with care. 10.1 The pH of the water-extract de- pends on the chemical treatment previ- ously given the textile, the pH of the 1. Purpose and Scope 5. Uses and Limitations wash water, and the efficiency of the washing operation. 1.1 This test method determines the pH 5.1 pH can be used to determine the 10.2 Normally, the pH of the water