ASTM D1203-16
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Volatile Loss From Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods
Standard Test Methods for Volatile Loss From Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The test methods are intended to be rapid empirical tests which have been found to be useful in the relative comparison of materials having the same nominal thickness.
Note 2: When the plastic material contains plasticizer, loss from the plastic is assumed to be primarily plasticizer. The effect of moisture is considered to be negligible.
4.2 Correlation with ultimate application for various plastic materials shall be determined by the user.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of volatile loss from a plastic material under defined conditions of time and temperature, using activated carbon as the immersion medium.
1.2 Two test methods are covered as follows:
1.2.1 Test Method A, Direct Contact with Activated Carbon—In this test method the plastic material is in direct contact with the carbon. This test method is particularly useful in the rapid comparison of a large number of plastic specimens.
1.2.2 Test Method B, Wire Cage—This test method prescribes the use of a wire cage, which prevents direct contact between the plastic material and the carbon. By eliminating the direct contact, the migration of the volatile components to the surrounding carbon is minimized and loss by volatilization is more specifically measured.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.4 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 1: This standard and ISO 176 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.
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Standard Test Methods for
Volatile Loss From Plastics Using Activated Carbon
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Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1203; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
tics
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of volatile
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
loss from a plastic material under defined conditions of time
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
and temperature, using activated carbon as the immersion
2.2 Other Documents:
medium.
ISO 176 Determination of the Loss of Plasticizers from
1.2 Two test methods are covered as follows:
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Plastics by the Activated Carbon Method
1.2.1 Test Method A, Direct Contact with Activated
Carbon—In this test method the plastic material is in direct
3. Terminology
contact with the carbon. This test method is particularly useful
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
intherapidcomparisonofalargenumberofplasticspecimens.
nologies D883 and D1600 unless otherwise indicated.
1.2.2 Test Method B, Wire Cage—This test method pre-
scribes the use of a wire cage, which prevents direct contact
4. Significance and Use
between the plastic material and the carbon. By eliminating the
4.1 The test methods are intended to be rapid empirical tests
direct contact, the migration of the volatile components to the
which have been found to be useful in the relative comparison
surrounding carbon is minimized and loss by volatilization is
of materials having the same nominal thickness.
more specifically measured.
NOTE 2—When the plastic material contains plasticizer, loss from the
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
plastic is assumed to be primarily plasticizer. The effect of moisture is
standard.
considered to be negligible.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.2 Correlation with ultimate application for various plastic
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
materials shall be determined by the user.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Apparatus
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 Balance—Anaccurateanalyticalbalance,equippedwith
NOTE 1—This standard and ISO 176 address the same subject matter,
Class S weights or better.
but differ in technical content.
5.2 Oven or Bath—A thermostatically controlled oven or
bath capable of maintaining the temperature to within 61°C of
2. Referenced Documents
the test temperature, which normally will be in the range from
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
50 to 150°C.
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
5.3 Containers—Metal cans or wide-mouth screw-top jars,
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
of cylindrical form, approximately 100 mm in diameter and
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approximately ⁄2 L in capacity.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
NOTE 3—Pint paint cans work well.
Plastics and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
Materials (Section D20.15.11 on Plasticizers).
5.4 Micrometer—Amicrometer capable of measuring to the
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published April 2016. Originally
nearest 0.0025 mm for measuring the thickness of the test
approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D1203 – 10. DOI:
specimens.
10.1520/D1203-16.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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5.5 Metal Cages (for Test Method B)—Wire cages con- case shall the carbon be packed by pressure other than the
structed from approximately 30-mesh bronze gauze, in cylin- weight of the composite sandwich in the container.
drical form, having a diameter of 60 mm and a height of 6 mm,
NOTE 6—Only specimens of the same composition or formulation shall
formed by soldering a strip of gauze at right angles to the
be t
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Designation: D1203 − 10 D1203 − 16
Standard Test Methods for
Volatile Loss From Plastics Using Activated Carbon
1
Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1203; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of volatile loss from a plastic material under defined conditions of time and
temperature, using activated carbon as the immersion medium.
1.2 Two test methods are covered as follows:
1.2.1 Test Method A, Direct Contact with Activated Carbon—In this test method the plastic material is in direct contact with the
carbon. This test method is particularly useful in the rapid comparison of a large number of plastic specimens.
1.2.2 Test Method B, Wire Cage—This test method prescribes the use of a wire cage, which prevents direct contact between the
plastic material and the carbon. By eliminating the direct contact, the migration of the volatile components to the surrounding
carbon is minimized and loss by volatilization is more specifically measured.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.4 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 1—This standard is similar in content (not technically equivalent) to ISO 176.and ISO 176 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical
content.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
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E197 Specification for Enclosures and Servicing Units for Tests Above and Below Room Temperature (Withdrawn 1981)
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
2.2 Other Documents:
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ISO 176 Determination of the Loss of Plasticizers from Plastics by the Activated Carbon Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminologies D883 and D1600 unless otherwise indicated.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The test methods are intended to be rapid empirical tests which have been found to be useful in the relative comparison of
materials having the same nominal thickness.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic Materials
(Section D20.15.11 on Plasticizers).
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2010April 1, 2016. Published January 2011April 2016. Originally approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 20032010 as
D1203 – 94D1203 – 10.(2003). DOI: 10.1520/D1203-10. 10.1520/D1203-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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NOTE 2—When the plastic material contains plasticizer, loss from the plastic is assumed to be primarily plasticizer. The effect of moisture is considered
to be negligible.
4.2 Correlation with ultimate application for various plastic materials shall be determined by the user. To obtain accelerated tests
that more nearly approach actual service conditions, refer to Specification E197.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Balance—An accurate analytical balance, equipped with Class S weights or better.
5.2 Oven or Bath—A thermostatically controlled oven or bath capable of maintaining the temperature to within 61°C of the
test temperature, which normally will be in the range from 50 to 150°C.
5.3 Containers—Metal cans or wide-mouth screw-top jars, of cylindrical form
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