Metal Product Analysis

Nickel Hazard in Textile Accessories… What is Nickel Allergy? What Are The Effects On The Skin?

Textile accessories are widely used today; Jewelry such as buttons, zippers, snap fasteners, brooches and rings, earrings and necklaces contain heavy metals.

Generally analysis in metal products;

- Nickel Release
- Determination of Total Cadmium
- Total Lead Determination
- Determination of Total Heavy Metals
- Corrosion Resistance

You must have come across people who say that they cannot wear fake jewelry and that they are allergic to metal accessories. Generally, the reason for this is nickel allergy. The release of nickel in metal accessories and jewelry causes skin irritation.

So What Is Skin Irritation?

Nickel found in metal accessories dissolves quickly due to sweating when it comes into contact with the skin and causes allergic reactions. If this situation is experienced for a long time, irritation can be seen on the skin.

Daily exposure to nickel in metal accessories and jewelry should not exceed 5 ppm. In case of excessive and long-term contact, allergic effects begin to occur. Nowadays, nickel sensitivity has become a remarkable issue with the use of nickel-containing imitation jewelry, piercings and the increasing use of products such as buttons, snaps and zippers.

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