Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of the oxygen index number

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the oxygen index number of feathers and down by means of a titration method.

Federn und Daunen - Prüfverfahren - Bestimmung der Sauerstoffzahl

Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Sauerstoffzahl von Daunen und Federn mittels Titration.

Plumes et duvets - Méthodes d'essai - Mesure de l'indice d'oxygene

Cette Norme Européenne définit une procédure pour déterminer l'indice d'oxygène des plumes et duvets au moyen d'une méthode de titrage.

Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of the oxygen index number

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
30-Nov-2000
ICS
59.040 - Textile auxiliary materials
Technical Committee
SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Dec-2000
Due Date
01-Dec-2000
Completion Date
01-Dec-2000
Ref Project
EN 1162:1996 - Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of the oxygen index number

Overview

EN 1162:1996 (CEN) specifies a titration-based test method for measuring the oxygen index number of feathers and down. The standard is intended for laboratories and manufacturers involved in feather and down processing, quality control and textile auxiliary materials testing. By defining a repeatable determination procedure, EN 1162:1996 supports consistent evaluation of feather and down materials across production, research and conformity assessment activities.

Key Topics

  • Scope and purpose: Clarifies the application to feathers and down and the objective of determining the oxygen index number by titration.
  • Method type: Describes a chemical titration method rather than instrumental or physical measurements. The standard focuses on method reproducibility and comparability.
  • Quality assurance: Emphasises steps to ensure repeatable results suitable for quality control in manufacturing and laboratory environments.
  • Terminology: Defines terms relevant to oxygen index testing in the context of feather and down materials.

Applications

EN 1162:1996 is practical for multiple stakeholders and use cases:

  • Manufacturers and processors: Use the method for incoming raw material checks and production monitoring to maintain consistent product characteristics.
  • Quality control laboratories: Implement the titration procedure as part of routine testing to verify material properties and support batch traceability.
  • Product safety and compliance teams: Employ oxygen index data to inform assessments related to material behaviour and safety considerations in downstream textile applications.
  • Research and development: Apply the method to compare treatments, cleaning processes or auxiliary materials that may affect feather and down chemistry.

Benefits of adopting EN 1162:1996 include improved comparability between test results, clearer communication of material properties, and stronger basis for supplier and product specifications.

Related Standards

  • Other CEN standards covering feathers, down and related textile auxiliary materials and testing methods. These may address labelling, filling power, cleanliness or hygiene requirements for down-filled products.
  • National or regional equivalents that transpose EN 1162:1996 into local standards or guidance documents.

Implementing EN 1162:1996 helps laboratories and manufacturers align on a standardized titration approach for the oxygen index number of feathers and down, supporting reliable quality control and consistent reporting across the textile supply chain.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 1162:2000 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of the oxygen index number". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for determining the oxygen index number of feathers and down by means of a titration method.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the oxygen index number of feathers and down by means of a titration method.

SIST EN 1162:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.040 - Textile auxiliary materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of the oxygen index numberFedern und Daunen - Prüfverfahren - Bestimmung der SauerstoffzahlPlumes et duvets - Méthodes d'essai - Mesure de l'indice d'oxygeneFeather and down - Test methods - Det
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