DT37.00
Revision II
Published on: 16/02/2026
Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Resistance to bulk
Scope of application
The aim of this document is to assess for product homologation, with a unique test, the resistance over time of the decorative elements, lacquering of a glass flacon to exposure to bulk, specific or generic (Simuflor).
This test is the result of a harmonisation work of all the existing methods in the industry. It is up to the customer to adopt this method or to request its own protocol.
The principle involves placing the item to be tested in contact with a cotton swab soaked in bulk for 24 hours at ambient temperature, then performing a wipe test. The test is carried out over a total maximum duration of 10 days. The duration is to be defined in the product specification between customer and supplier.
This test applies to all types of lacquered (sprayed) and decorated (screen-printed, hot-stamped, or pad-printed), metallised items.
This test is the result of a harmonisation work of all the existing methods in the industry. It is up to the customer to adopt this method or to request its own protocol.
The principle involves placing the item to be tested in contact with a cotton swab soaked in bulk for 24 hours at ambient temperature, then performing a wipe test. The test is carried out over a total maximum duration of 10 days. The duration is to be defined in the product specification between customer and supplier.
This test applies to all types of lacquered (sprayed) and decorated (screen-printed, hot-stamped, or pad-printed), metallised items.
Table of contents
Contents
1. Purpose and scope
2. Responsibility
3. Composition of the generic bulk (Simuflor)
4. Operating principle
4.1. Equipment
4.2. Sampling frequency and sample size
4.3. Standard validation method
4.3.1. Test
4.3.2. Interpretation and recording of results
1. Purpose and scope
2. Responsibility
3. Composition of the generic bulk (Simuflor)
4. Operating principle
4.1. Equipment
4.2. Sampling frequency and sample size
4.3. Standard validation method
4.3.1. Test
4.3.2. Interpretation and recording of results
5. Related documents
6. Data sheet history
6. Data sheet history
History
First edition: 12/2020
Revision I 09/2022 (Experimental) Addition of a generic bulk to test items without the need to use the actual fragrance. This product, called "Simuflor", replaces the traditional "G1", which is no longer compatible with hygiene and safety standards. Its composition, defined in the document, has been studied to be closer than G1 to modern perfumes, which often contain essential oils.
Revision II: 02/2026 – Deletion of the Experimental status, improvement of the text
First edition: 12/2020
Revision I 09/2022 (Experimental) Addition of a generic bulk to test items without the need to use the actual fragrance. This product, called "Simuflor", replaces the traditional "G1", which is no longer compatible with hygiene and safety standards. Its composition, defined in the document, has been studied to be closer than G1 to modern perfumes, which often contain essential oils.
Revision II: 02/2026 – Deletion of the Experimental status, improvement of the text
Contributors
BORMIOLI LUIGI, BUNDESVERBAND GLASINDUSTRIE, CHANEL PARFUMS BEAUTÉ, COTY FRANCE S.A. (PARIS), ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES, GERRESHEIMER BELGIUM, GERRESHEIMER GERMANY, GUERLAIN, HEINZ GLAS, JACOMO PRODUCTION, L'OREAL, ORIFLAMME, PARFUMS CHRISTIAN DIOR, POCHET DU COURVAL, SAVERGLASS, SGD PHARMA, SHISEIDO INTERNATIONAL, STAZIONE SPERIMENTALE DEL VETRO, STOELZLE MASNIERES PARFUMERIE, STOELZLE-OBERGLAS, VERESCENCE FRANCE, WEILBURGER
Document under responsibility of working group:
Flaconnage decoration
WG chair: Lionel NIZAN - VERESCENCE FRANCE (MERS LES BAINS)
This joint group aims to produce dedicated documentation on test methods related to decorative elements on glass flacons, primarily for the cosmetics and perfume sectors.
