Toilet paper disposal - Toilet paper experiment

Standard: EN 997

Evaluation method according to the clauses of this standard: 5.7.2.4

When the test specified in clause 5.7.2.4 is applied, in at least 4 out of 5 tests, 12 pieces of toilet paper must be completely flushed from the toilet.

For baby toilets, in at least 4 out of 5 tests, 6 pieces of toilet paper must be completely flushed from the toilet.

5.7.2.4 Toilet paper test

5.7.2.4.1 Test materials

The single-layer toilet paper must be verified by the basket method (Annex D) that the water saturation time is (15 ± 10) seconds. The size of the papers should be approximately 140 mm x 100 mm, and the unit surface mass should be (30 ± 10) g/m².

5.7.2.4.2 Test method

For adult toilets, 12 pieces or for baby toilets, 6 pieces of toilet paper are loosely crumpled one by one and dropped into the bowl one by one within 14 to 18 seconds. After the last paper is dropped, the flushing mechanism is activated within 2 seconds. If paper remains in the bowl and trap after flushing, this is recorded and the paper is removed. This test is repeated 5 times.