ASTM International - ASTM D4443-12
Standard Test Method for Determining Residual Vinyl Chloride Monomer Content in PPB Range in Vinyl Chloride Homo- and Co-Polymers by Headspace Gas Chromatography
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 1 October 2012 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 4 |
ICS Code (Thermoplastic materials): | 83.080.20 |
significance And Use:
5.1 Vinyl chloride-containing polymers are widely used to package a variety of materials, including foods.
5.2 Vinyl chloride monomer has been shown to be a human carcinogen. Threshold... View More
scope:
1.1 This test method is suitable for determining the residual vinyl chloride monomer (RVM) content of homopolymer and copolymers of vinyl chloride down to a level of ∼5 ppb.
1.2 This test method is applicable to any polymer form, such as resin, compound, film, bottle wall, etc. that can be dissolved in a suitable solvent.
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