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ISO 12625-8:2010 specifies a basket-immersion test method for the determination of water-absorption time and water-absorption capacity of tissue paper and tissue products.
It is expressly stated that the detection of impurities and contraries in tissue paper and tissue products be applied according to ISO 15755.
For the determination of moisture content in tissue paper and tissue products, ISO 287 is applicable.

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prEN ISO 12625-8 is the draft standard for tissue paper and tissue products that specifies a basket-immersion test method for measuring water-absorption time and water-absorption capacity. It is used to compare absorbency performance under defined conditions, so laboratories, manufacturers, quality teams and buyers can report results in the same way.

What does prEN ISO 12625-8 specify?

prEN ISO 12625-8 specifies a test method for tissue paper and tissue products based on immersing a sample in a cylindrical basket. The document covers both water-absorption time and water-absorption capacity, and it points users to ISO 15755 for detecting impurities and contraries and to ISO 287 for moisture content.

The document is organized into scope, normative references, terms and definitions, principle, reagent, test-piece preparation and conditioning, a manual test method, an automated test method, calculation and expression of results, and the test report. Annex A provides informative precision data.

AnnexWhat it covers
Annex APrecision data for manual and automated methods

What are the key requirements of prEN ISO 12625-8?

prEN ISO 12625-8 requires a controlled basket-immersion procedure, defined sample preparation, and reporting of both timing and absorbed-water results. The key practical point is that the same conditioning, water quality, basket geometry and drainage conditions must be used if results are to be comparable.

Sampling, conditioning and test pieces

Clause 6 requires sampling according to ISO 186 when evaluating a lot, and conditioning according to ISO 187. For finished roll products, the first six layers and the last six layers are removed before testing because edge layers can be affected by adhesive or mechanical damage. Five test pieces are prepared, each about 76 mm wide and adjusted so that the mass is 5,0 g, which matters because absorption results are reported per unit mass.

Reagent and test conditions

Clause 5 specifies deionized water with low conductivity and says the water temperature should match the conditioning and testing temperature. The water is changed after each series of tests to limit carry-over from previous specimens. If the water temperature is not 23 °C, it must be reported, so users can see whether test conditions differed from the standard condition.

Manual test method

Clause 7 describes a cylindrical basket test where the sample is rolled to match the basket curvature, placed loosely in the basket, and released into water from a fixed height. The time to complete wetting is measured, then the basket remains submerged for 30 s and drains for 60 s at a 30° angle before weighing. If more than one of the five test pieces does not sink within 60 s, the specimen is reported as invalid.

Automated test method

Clause 8 allows automated equipment if it reproduces the manual procedure and meets the stated performance requirements. The automated system must handle taring, weighing, water level control, free basket drop, timing, drainage positioning and result recording. In practice, this lets laboratories use automation while keeping the result comparable with the manual method.

Results and report

Clause 9 requires mean water-absorption time and standard deviation, plus water-absorption capacity calculated from the masses before and after immersion. Clause 10 requires the test report to identify the sample, state the conditioning atmosphere, list the water temperature if it differs from 23 °C, name the manual or automated procedure used, and note any deviation that could affect the result. That makes the report usable for quality control, supplier comparison and dispute resolution.

What terms does prEN ISO 12625-8 define?

  • Absorption time - the time required for complete wetting of a sample.
  • Water-absorption capacity - the mass of water absorbed per unit mass of the test piece under specified conditions.
  • ISO - the International Organization for Standardization, which publishes the standard.
  • IEC - the International Electrotechnical Commission, referenced in the foreword for standardization collaboration.
  • ICS - the International Classification for Standards code used to classify the document as tissue paper under 85.080.20.

Who uses prEN ISO 12625-8?

prEN ISO 12625-8 is used by tissue paper and tissue product manufacturers, testing laboratories, and quality control staff who need repeatable absorbency data. It is also useful for buyers and technical evaluators comparing towel, hand towel and toilet tissue performance across suppliers. The standard supports routine product comparison, incoming inspection and product specification work.

What changed in prEN ISO 12625-8 from the previous edition?

prEN ISO 12625-8 replaces ISO 12625-8:2010. The foreword states that the main changes are the addition of automated testing method options, rearrangements in 7.1, added instruments in 7.2 and Annex A, the addition of 8.2 and 8.2.5, and editing of the text.

Which standards are used with prEN ISO 12625-8?

  • ISO 186 - used for sampling when the test is intended to evaluate a lot.
  • ISO 187 - used for conditioning and monitoring the conditioning atmosphere before testing.
  • ISO 15755 - used for detecting impurities and contraries in tissue paper and tissue products.
  • ISO 287 - used for determining moisture content in tissue paper and tissue products.

What does the prEN ISO 12625-8 document contain?

prEN ISO 12625-8 contains the test principle, the reagent specification, sample preparation and conditioning instructions, a manual test method, an automated test method, calculation rules, and the test-report content. It also includes figures for the cylindrical basket and drainage position, and a formula for water-absorption capacity. Annex A gives precision data from a round-robin study, with separate tables for repeatability and reproducibility for absorption time and absorption capacity under both manual and automated methods.

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prEN ISO 12625-8 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Tissue paper and tissue products - Part 8: Water-absorption time and water-absorption capacity, basket-immersion test method (ISO/DIS 12625-8:2026)". This standard covers: ISO 12625-8:2010 specifies a basket-immersion test method for the determination of water-absorption time and water-absorption capacity of tissue paper and tissue products. It is expressly stated that the detection of impurities and contraries in tissue paper and tissue products be applied according to ISO 15755. For the determination of moisture content in tissue paper and tissue products, ISO 287 is applicable.

ISO 12625-8:2010 specifies a basket-immersion test method for the determination of water-absorption time and water-absorption capacity of tissue paper and tissue products. It is expressly stated that the detection of impurities and contraries in tissue paper and tissue products be applied according to ISO 15755. For the determination of moisture content in tissue paper and tissue products, ISO 287 is applicable.

prEN ISO 12625-8 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 85.080.20 - Tissue paper. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

prEN ISO 12625-8 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 12625-8:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2026
Tissue higienski papir in proizvodi iz tissue papirja - 8. del: Čas vpijanja vode in
sposobnost vpijanja vode, preskusna metoda s potopitvijo košarice (ISO/DIS
12625-8:2026)
Tissue paper and tissue products - Part 8: Water-absorption time and water-absorption
capacity, basket-immersion test method (ISO/DIS 12625-8:2026)
Tissue-Papier und Tissue-Produkte - Teil 8: Zeit für die Wasseraufnahme und
Wasseraufnahmekapazität, Korbeintauch-Prüfverfahren (ISO/DIS 12625-8:2026)
Papier tissue et produits tissues - Partie 8: Temps d'absorption d'eau et capacité
d'absorption d'eau, méthode d'essai d'immersion au panier (ISO/DIS 12625-8:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 12625-8
ICS:
85.080.20 Tissue papir Tissue paper
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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ISO/DIS 12625-8:2026(en)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Reagent . 2
6 Preparation and conditioning of the test pieces . 2
6.1 Sampling .2
6.2 Conditioning.2
6.3 Preparation of test pieces .2
7 Manual test method . 2
7.1 Apparatus .2
7.2 Procedure .3
8 Automated test method . 4
8.1 Apparatus .4
8.1.1 General .4
8.2 Requirements .5
8.3 Procedure .6
9 Calculation and expression of results . 6
9.1 Water-absorption time .6
9.2 Water-absorption capacity .6
10 Test report . 7
Annex A (informative) Precision . 8
Bibliography .12

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ISO/DIS 12625-8:2026(en)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee
has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations,
governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely
with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described
in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types
of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the
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Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 6, Paper, board and pulps, Subcommittee SC 2,
Test methods and quality specifications for paper and board.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 12625-8:2010) which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— Addition of automated testing method options, besides the manual testing approach;
— Rearrangements of different parts in 7.1;
— Addition of instruments in 7.2 and Annex A;
— Addition of 8.2 and addition of 8.2.5;
— Editing of the text.
A list of all parts in the ISO 12625 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.

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ISO/DIS 12625-8:2026(en)
Introduction
This part of ISO 12625 describes a principle for the determination of water-absorption properties of tissue
paper and tissue products, a principle in which sheets of the sample are inserted in a cylindrical basket,
which is immersed in water. The results are expressed as
— water-absorption time, and
— water-absorption capacity.
In European and international trade, both water-absorption time and water-absorption capacity represent
important parameters in the field of comparison of tissue products.

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DRAFT International Standard ISO/DIS 12625-8:2026(en)
Tissue paper and tissue products —
Part 8:
Water-absorption time and water-absorption capacity,
basket-immersion test method
1 Scope
This part of ISO 12625 specifies a basket-immersion test method for the determination of water-absorption
time and water-absorption capacity of tissue paper and tissue products.
It is expressly stated that the detection of impurities and contraries in tissue paper and tissue products be
[1]
applied according to ISO 15755 .
[2]
For the determination of moisture content in tissue paper and tissue products, ISO 287 is applicable.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 186, Paper and board — Sampling to determine average quality
ISO 187, Paper, board and pulps — Standard atmosphere for conditioning and testing and procedure for
monitoring the atmosphere and conditioning of samples
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
absorption time
time required for complete wetting of a sample
3.2
water-absorption capacity
mass of water that is absorbed per unit mass of the test piece under specified conditions
4 Principle
A test piece of the tissue paper or a tissue product is placed in a cylindrical basket and allowed to immerse
in water under its own weight.
The time required for complete wetting of the test piece is measured, the mass of water absorbed then being
determined after a stated immersion time followed by a given draining time, under specified conditions.

ISO/DIS 12625-8:2026(en)
5 Reagent
5.1 Deionized water, with a conductivity ≤0,25 mS/m at 25 °C, in accordance with ISO 14487. The water
temperature should be maintained during the test at the temperature used for conditioning and testing. To
avoid interference due to contamination of the water from previous test pieces, change the water after each
series of tests. If temperature is different from 23 °C (+/- 1 °C), then water temperature shall be included in
the test report.
6 Preparation and conditioning of the test pieces
6.1 Sampling
If the tests are being made to evaluate a lot, select the sample in accordance with ISO 186. When sampling
finished roll products, eliminate at least the first six layers and the last six layers because of the possible
presence of adhesive or mechanical damage.
If the tests are made on another type of sample, make sure that the test pieces taken are representative of
the sample received.
6.2 Conditioning
Condition the test pieces in accordance with ISO 187, prepare and test the pieces under the same condition.
6.3 Preparation of test pieces
From the sample, prepare five test pieces by cutting test pieces of (76 ± 1) mm w
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