ISO 22195-3:2023
(Main)Textiles — Determination of index ingredient from coloured textile — Part 3: Myrobalan
Textiles — Determination of index ingredient from coloured textile — Part 3: Myrobalan
This document specifies a test method for the determination of the index ingredient of chemicals in coloured fabric with myrobalan.
Textiles — Détermination d'indicateurs d'ingrédients de textiles colorés — Partie 3: Mirobolant
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 29-Nov-2023
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 38 - Textiles
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 38 - Textiles
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 30-Nov-2023
- Due Date
- 18-Jan-2025
- Completion Date
- 30-Nov-2023
Overview
ISO 22195-3:2023 specifies a standardized method for the determination of key index ingredients in coloured textiles dyed with myrobalan. Myrobalan is a natural colorant derived from fruits of the Terminalia genus commonly used in traditional textile dyeing, especially across South and Southeast Asia. This ISO standard provides a reproducible, laboratory-based procedure for identifying whether myrobalan has been used as a dye by detecting the presence of its characteristic ingredient, chebulagic acid, in textile samples. Widely applicable to quality control, authenticity verification, and research in textile manufacturing and conservation, the method outlined in ISO 22195-3:2023 enhances both the reliability and traceability of dye source identification.
Key Topics
- Natural Colorants in Textiles: Focuses on the analytical identification of organic dye sources, emphasizing the importance of verifying natural colorants in heritage and commercial textiles.
- Index Ingredient - Chebulagic Acid: The method centers on detecting chebulagic acid, a principal tannin compound found in myrobalan, as an indicator of its use as a textile dye.
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC-MS): Employs HPLC coupled with mass spectroscopy for accurate separation, detection, and quantification of chemical markers in dyed fabrics.
- Standardized Test Procedures: Stepwise guidance for specimen preparation, reagent standards, extraction protocols, and result calculation ensures consistent, repeatable outcomes across laboratories.
- Reporting and Documentation: Specifies documentation requirements for reporting test results, including identification, analytical conditions, and deviations.
Applications
ISO 22195-3:2023 delivers significant practical value for multiple stakeholders involved in textiles:
- Textile Manufacturers: Supports quality assurance and transparency in supply chains, particularly for textiles marketed as naturally dyed or eco-friendly.
- Heritage and Museum Conservation: Facilitates scientific verification of historical or ethnographic textiles, enabling better conservation practices and accurate artifact curation.
- Regulatory and Certification Bodies: Acts as a reference for verifying compliance with eco-labeling, authenticity, and product origin claims.
- Research and Development: Provides a reliable laboratory method for scientists investigating the composition of natural dyes or innovating in sustainable textile processing.
- Forensic Analysis: Useful in investigating textile fraud or adulteration where the true origin of colorants must be confirmed.
Related Standards
For comprehensive textile analysis and laboratory testing, the following ISO standards complement ISO 22195-3:2023:
- ISO 22195-1: General determination of index ingredients from coloured textiles.
- ISO 22195-2: Test method for madder, another natural colorant in textiles.
- ISO 3696: Specification for water quality used in analytical laboratory procedures.
- ISO/IEC 17025: General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
These related standards ensure harmonized approaches for identification and analysis of natural dye sources, promoting global consistency and recognition in the testing of coloured textiles.
Keywords: ISO 22195-3:2023, myrobalan, natural colorant, chebulagic acid, coloured textile, textile testing, HPLC-MS, dye identification, textile authenticity, standard test method, textile analysis, natural dye verification
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 22195-3:2023 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Textiles — Determination of index ingredient from coloured textile — Part 3: Myrobalan". This standard covers: This document specifies a test method for the determination of the index ingredient of chemicals in coloured fabric with myrobalan.
This document specifies a test method for the determination of the index ingredient of chemicals in coloured fabric with myrobalan.
ISO 22195-3:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.01 - Textiles in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 22195-3
First edition
2023-11
Textiles — Determination of index
ingredient from coloured textile —
Part 3:
Myrobalan
Textiles — Détermination d'indicateurs d'ingrédients de textiles
colorés —
Partie 3: Mirobolant
Reference number
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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 Apparatus . 2
7 Procedure .2
7.1 Standard preparation . 2
7.2 Preparation of test specimen . 2
7.3 Analysis . 3
7.4 Determination and calculation . 3
7.4.1 Determination of chebulagic acid . 3
7.4.2 Calibration curve. 3
7.4.3 Calculation of chebulagic acid . 3
8 Test report . 3
Annex A (informative) Example of test result . 5
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Introduction
There is no doubt that dyeing plays the most important role in expressing the colour of clothes. Until
the invention of synthetic dyes capable of expressing diverse colours, materials obtained from nature
to dye fabric have been used. Typically, colourants were obtained from plants or various materials were
extracted from minerals or insects. When dyeing fabrics using materials derived from these natural
substances, it becomes necessary to identify which substances the colourant was derived from. In other
words, there has been a demand to confirm whether a fabric is dyed using a natural substance.
A test method is developed to identify which type of natural substances has been used.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 22195-3:2023(E)
Textiles — Determination of index ingredient from
coloured textile —
Part 3:
Myrobalan
1 Scope
This document specifies a test method for the determination of the index ingredient of chemicals in
coloured fabric with myrobalan.
2 Normative references
The following document is 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 3696, Water for analy
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