BS EN ISO 4684:2005

This standard BS EN ISO 4684:2005 Leather. Chemical tests. Determination of volatile matter is classified in these ICS categories:

• 59.140.30 Leather and furs

This International Standard specifies a method of determination of volatile matter which is applicable to all leather types.

It is not possible to determine the exact moisture content of leather by this method. This is because at elevated temperatures other volatile substances escape and tannins and fats can be oxidized. Some absorbed water may be left in the leather after drying.