Standard Test Method for Determining Residual Vinyl Chloride Monomer Content in PPB Range in Vinyl Chloride Homo- and Co-Polymers by Headspace Gas Chromatography

Importancia y uso:

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 toxicity value has not been established.

5.3 Plastic manufacturers, food packagers, government agencies, etc. have a need to know the residual vinyl chloride monomer content of vinyl chloride-containing polymers.

Subcomité:

D20.70

Referida por:

D3749-19

Volúmen:

08.02

Número ICS:

83.080.20 (Thermoplastic materials)

Palabras clave:

copolymers: headspace gas chromatography; homopolomyer; ppb concentration range; PVC; vinyl chloride monomer;