Tissue paper and tissue products - Part 8: Water-absorption time and water-absorption capacity, basket-immersion test method (ISO/DIS 12625-8:2026)

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.

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)

L'ISO 12625-8:2010 spécifie une méthode d'essai d'immersion au panier permettant de déterminer le temps d'absorption d'eau et la capacité d'absorption d'eau du papier tissue et des produits tissues.
Il est expressément mentionné que la détection d'impuretés ou de défauts sur les papiers tissues et les produits tissues est à effectuer conformément à l'ISO 15755.
Pour déterminer la teneur en humidité des papiers tissues et des produits tissues, l'ISO 287 s'applique.

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)

ISO 12625-8:2010 določa metodo preizkusa s potopitvijo v košarico za določanje časa vpijanja vode in kapacitete vpijanja vode pri papirju za higienske izdelke in izdelkih iz papirja za higienske izdelke.
Izrecno je navedeno, da se za zaznavanje nečistoč in tujih snovi v papirju za higienske izdelke in izdelkih iz papirja za higienske izdelke uporablja standard ISO 15755.
Za določanje vsebnosti vlage v papirju za higienske izdelke in izdelkih iz papirja za higienske izdelke je uporaben standard ISO 287.

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Overview

prEN ISO 12625-8:2026 outlines standardized testing methods for determining the water-absorption time and water-absorption capacity of tissue paper and tissue products. Developed by CEN and aligned with ISO standards, this document specifies the basket-immersion test method, which measures how quickly and efficiently tissue products absorb water. These parameters are essential for evaluating product performance, quality assurance, and facilitating comparative analysis across the tissue paper industry.

Key Topics

  • Water-Absorption Time: Measures the duration required for a tissue sample to become completely wetted under specified conditions. A shorter absorption time indicates a more efficient product.
  • Water-Absorption Capacity: Quantifies the total mass of water a tissue sample can absorb relative to its dry weight, indicating the product's ability to hold liquid.
  • Basket-Immersion Test Method: Describes the process of submerging a test piece in water using a cylindrical basket, timing the absorption process, and measuring the water retained after drainage.
  • Manual and Automated Test Methods: Details both manual and automated approaches to the immersion test, including apparatus specifications, procedures, and the handling of sample sizes.
  • Test Preparation and Conditioning: Provides guidance on sampling according to ISO 186 and conditioning atmosphere as per ISO 187, ensuring consistency and repeatability of results.

Applications

The standard is vital in a variety of contexts within the tissue paper industry:

  • Product Development and R&D: Enables manufacturers to improve the design and performance of tissue papers by targeting optimal water-absorption characteristics.
  • Quality Control: Provides a uniform method for routine testing, ensuring that products consistently meet industry benchmarks for absorbency.
  • Comparative Product Assessment: Facilitates accurate comparisons between different brands, product lines, or batches by standardizing how absorption capacities and times are measured.
  • Market and Regulatory Compliance: Supports conformance with national and international regulations and trade requirements where absorbency is a specified product quality.
  • Consumer Satisfaction: Absorbency performance directly influences end-user satisfaction for items such as paper towels, napkins, and personal hygiene tissue products.

Related Standards

prEN ISO 12625-8 references several foundational methods and standards that support comprehensive tissue paper testing:

  • ISO 15755: Provides methods for the detection of impurities and contraries in tissue paper and tissue products.
  • ISO 287: Describes the oven-drying method for determining the moisture content of paper and board, critical for accurate absorbency measurement.
  • ISO 186: Specifies procedures for sampling to determine average quality in paper and board products.
  • ISO 187: Details standard atmospheric conditions for conditioning and testing paper, ensuring test reliability and repeatability.

Practical Value

Implementing prEN ISO 12625-8 brings significant advantages for tissue manufacturers, laboratories, and end users by:

  • Enhancing Product Consistency: Standardized absorbency testing leads to more predictable product quality.
  • Streamlining Production: Reliable test methods reduce process variability and support efficient quality controls.
  • Supporting Global Trade: International recognition of the standard facilitates market access and regulatory acceptance.
  • Enabling Innovation: Clear measurement metrics provide a foundation for developing high-performance or specialty tissue products.

By adopting the basket-immersion test method specified in prEN ISO 12625-8, organizations ensure they meet high standards for tissue paper absorbency-critical for both commercial success and consumer trust.

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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
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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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