Significance and Use
The quantity of volatile components in a vinyl chloride resin can be established by this test method. This test method does not identify the components.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of the volatile matter (including water) present in vinyl chloride resins.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1This test method and ISO 1269-1980 are identical in all technical details.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately)
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
E145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens
ISO Standard
ISO1269–1980 Homopolymer and Copolymer Resins of Vinyl Chloride--Determination of Volatile Matter Including Water
Keywords
moisture content; test method; vinyl chloride resins; volatile matter;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 83.080.20 (Thermoplastic materials)
DOI: 10.1520/D3030-11
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