ASTM D3367-13

Standard Test Method for Plasticizer Sorption of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Resins Under Applied Centrifugal Force

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method provides a quantitative measure of the relative plasticizer absorption of general-purpose poly(vinyl chloride) resins under standard temperature conditions. Plasticizer sorption thus defined is one of the criteria useful for the description of the powder blend characteristics of poly(vinyl chloride) resins.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the plasticizer sorption of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) homopolymers using a controlled centrifugal force.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 This test method references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this test method.Note 1—This test method is equivalent to ISO 4608.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2013
• ICS: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.15 - Thermoplastic Materials

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Designation: D3367 − 13
Standard Test Method for
Plasticizer Sorption of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Resins Under
1
Applied Centrifugal Force
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3367; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 4. Summary of Test Method
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the plas-
4.1 A sample of PVC is saturated with plasticizer in a
ticizer sorption of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) homopolymers
screening tube with an amount of plasticizer equal to approxi-
using a controlled centrifugal force.
mately twice the weight of the PVC. The PVC and plasticizer
are subjected to centrifugation for a specified time. A small
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
amount of cotton is weighed into the screening tube before
standard.
weighing of the PVC to prevent PVC particles from escaping
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
through the orifice of the tube during weighing and centrifu-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
gation. Plasticizer that is not absorbed by the PVC particles is
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
removed by the centrifugation through the orifice of the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
screening tube.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This test method references notes and footnotes that
5. Significance and Use
provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (ex-
cluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as
5.1 This test method provides a quantitative measure of the
requirements of this test method.
relative plasticizer absorption of general-purpose poly(vinyl
chloride) resins under standard temperature conditions. Plasti-
NOTE 1—This test method is equivalent to ISO 4608.
cizer sorption thus defined is one of the criteria useful for the
2. Referenced Documents
description of the powder blend characteristics of poly(vinyl
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chloride) resins.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D883Terminology Relating to Plastics
6. Apparatus and Materials
D1600TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
tics
6.1 Centrifuge, whose rotor turns in a horizontal plane and
2.2 ISO Standards:
has an acceleration under the test conditions of 24500 to
ISO 4608Homopolymers and Copolymers of Vinyl Chlo-
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29500m·s measuredatthelevelofthebottomofthetube,
ride for General Use—Determination of Plasticizer Ab-
with, if necessary, a cooling system to prevent the temperature
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sorption at Room Temperature
of the mixture from exceeding 30°C at the end of the
centrifuging for 60 min.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
NOTE 2—It is permissible to use higher acceleration to reduce the
−2
nology D883 and Terminology D1600, unless otherwise indi- centrifuging time, for example, 34000 m·s and 30 min, provided that
it has been verified that the results obtained are equivalent.
cated.
6.2 Centrifuge Tubes, to fit the centrifuge used, of glass or
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD20onPlastics
plastic, with a conical bottom pierced by a hole of 0.8-mm
andisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD20.15onThermoplasticMaterials
diameter (see Fig. 1).
(Section D20.15.08).
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published November 2013. Originally
NOTE3—IthasbeenfoundusingFisherbrandDisposableFilterColumn
approved in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D3367-09. DOI:
(Fisher HealthCare) #11-387-50, works well in this application. It is
10.1520/D3367-13.
recommended removing the filter paper before placing the cotton in the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
column.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
6.3 Plastic Sheaths (metal, polyamide, polyethylene, and so
the ASTM website.
3 forth), with a piece of PVC pipe at the bottom to support the
Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org. centrifuge tube (see Fig. 1).
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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8.2 Weigh 100 62 mg of the resin being tested and place it
into the tube, m being the mass in grams of the prepared tube
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plus resin, to the nearest 60.1 mg.
8.3 Fromapipette,runintothetu
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Designation: D3367 − 09 D3367 − 13
Standard Test Method for
Plasticizer Sorption of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Resins Under
1
Applied Centrifugal Force
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3367; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the plasticizer sorption of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) homopolymers using a
controlled centrifugal force.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 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.
1.4 This test method references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding
those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this test method.
NOTE 1—This test method is equivalent to ISO 4608-1984.4608.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 4608-19844608 Homopolymers and Copolymers of Vinyl Chloride for General Use—Determination of Plasticizer
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Absorption at Room Temperature
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology D883 and Terminology D1600, unless otherwise indicated.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 A sample of PVC is saturated with plasticizer in a screening tube with an amount of plasticizer equal to approximately twice
the weight of the PVC. The PVC and plasticizer are subjected to centrifugation for a specified time. A small amount of cotton is
weighed into the screening tube before weighing of the PVC to prevent PVC particles from escaping through the orifice of the tube
during weighing and centrifugation. Plasticizer that is not absorbed by the PVC particles is removed by the centrifugation through
the orifice of the screening tube.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method provides a quantitative measure of the relative plasticizer absorption of general-purpose poly(vinyl
chloride) resins under standard temperature conditions. Plasticizer sorption thus defined is one of the criteria useful for the
description of the powder blend characteristics of poly(vinyl chloride) resins.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic Materials
(Section D20.15.08).
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2009Nov. 1, 2013. Published September 2009November 2013. Originally approved in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 20042009
as D3367 - 98D3367 - 09.(2004). DOI: 10.1520/D3367-09.10.1520/D3367-13.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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6. Apparatus and Materials
6.1 Centrifuge, whose rotor turns in a horizontal plane and has an acceleration under the test conditions of 24 500 to 29 500
−2
m · s measured at the level of the bottom of the tube, with, if necessary, a cooling system to prevent the temperature of the
mixture from exceeding 30°C at the end of the centrifuging for 60 min.
−2
NOTE 2—It is permissible to use higher acceleration to reduce the centrifuging time, for example, 34 000 m · s and 30 min, provided that it has been
verified that the results obtained are equivalent.
6.2 Centrifuge Tubes, to fit the centrifuge used, of glass or plastic, with a conical bottom pierced by a hole of 0.8-mm diameter
(see Fig. 1).
NOTE 3—It has been found using Fisherbrand Disposable Filter
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