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.

This 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

Keywords

moisture content; test method; vinyl chloride resins; volatile matter;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.080.20 (Thermoplastic materials)

Citing ASTM Standards

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