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Work Item: ASTM WK40304 - New Test Method for Test Method for Phthalate detection


Developed by Subcommittee: D11.40.04 | Committee D11 Home | Contact Staff Manager



1. Scope

Pthalate detection in polymeric products. (is medical devices, toys, school supplies) Currently product is being tested by an EPA test method that is meant to be used on water and soil, and it is not accurate for products containing pvc.


Keywords

Phthalate, PVC (poly vinyl chloride)The following phthales and their acronymns:BBP - Butyl benzyl phthalate, DEHP or DOP Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthlate, DIDPDi-isodecyl phalate, DBPDi-n-butyl phthalate, DnHPDi-n-hexyl phthalate, DINP-Diisononyl phthalate, DOTP Dioctyl terephthalate:

The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.

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Work Item Status:
Date Initiated:01-10-2013
Technical Contact: Margaret Stephens

Status: Draft Under Development

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