Pentachlorophenol (PCP) content in paper and board

Pentachlorophenol (PCP, CAS 87-86-5) is a pesticide and wood preservative classified as a persistent organic pollutant under the EU POPs Regulation and therefore banned in products and materials. It may, however, be present as a contaminant in articles that contain recycled fibers.

Tissue papers produced using recycled fibers must not contain PCP in concentrations above 0.15 mg/kg to be eligible for the Nordic Swan Ecolabel.

This analysis was originally developed for food contact materials, but it applies to all kinds of pulp, paper, and board.

Suitable sample matrices
Paper and paperboard
Required sample quantity
50 g
Typical turnaround time
4 weeks after receiving the samples
Available quality systems
Accredited test method
Device types

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