ASTM F1884-04(2018)

Standard Test Methods for Determining Residual Solvents in Packaging Materials

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is intended to measure volatile organic compounds that are emitted from packaging materials under high-temperature conditions.  
5.2 This test method may be useful in assisting in the development and manufacture of packaging materials having minimal retained packaging ink/adhesive solvents.  
5.3 Modification of this procedure by utilizing appropriate qualitative GC detection devices such as a mass spectrometer in place of the flame ionization detector may provide identification of volatile organics of unknown identity.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the amount of residual solvents released from within a packaging material contained in a sealed vial under a given set of time and temperature conditions and is a recommended alternative for Test Method F151.  
1.2 This test method covers a procedure for quantitating volatile compounds whose identity has been established and which are retained in packaging materials.  
1.3 The analyst should determine the sensitivity and reproducibility of the method by carrying out appropriate studies on the solvents of interest. The analyst is referred to Practice E260 for guidance.  
1.4 For purposes of verifying the identity of or identifying unknown volatile compounds the analyst is encouraged to incorporate techniques such as gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy, gas chromatography/infrared spectroscopy or other suitable techniques in conjunction with this test method.  
1.5 Sensitivity of this test method in the determination of the concentration of a given retained solvent must be determined on a case by case basis due to the variation in the substrate/solvent interaction between different types of samples.  
1.6 This test method does not address the determination of total retained solvents in a packaging material. Techniques such as multiple headspace extraction can be employed to this end. The analyst is referred to the manual supplied with the GC-Autosampling system for guidance.  
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.8 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2018
• ICS: 55.040 - Packaging materials and accessories
• Technical Committee: F02 - Primary Barrier Packaging
• Drafting Committee: F02.15 - Chemical/Safety Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1884 − 04 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Methods for
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Determining Residual Solvents in Packaging Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1884; 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.
1. Scope 1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This test method covers determination of the amount of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
residual solvents released from within a packaging material
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
contained in a sealed vial under a given set of time and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
temperature conditions and is a recommended alternative for
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Test Method F151.
1.2 This test method covers a procedure for quantitating
2. Referenced Documents
volatile compounds whose identity has been established and
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
which are retained in packaging materials.
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
1.3 The analyst should determine the sensitivity and repro-
ASTM Test Methods
ducibility of the method by carrying out appropriate studies on
E260 Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography
the solvents of interest. The analyst is referred to Practice E260
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
for guidance.
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F151 Test Method for Residual Solvents in Flexible Barrier
1.4 For purposes of verifying the identity of or identifying
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unknown volatile compounds the analyst is encouraged to Materials (Withdrawn 2004)
incorporate techniques such as gas chromatography/mass
spectroscopy, gas chromatography/infrared spectroscopy or 3. Terminology
other suitable techniques in conjunction with this test method.
3.1 Definitions:
2 2 6 2
1.5 Sensitivity of this test method in the determination of 3.1.1 ream—3000 ft = 278.7 m = 27.87×10 cm .
the concentration of a given retained solvent must be deter-
3.1.2 retained solvents—those chemical species, which are
mined on a case by case basis due to the variation in the
retained by packaging material and can be detected in the
substrate/solvent interaction between different types of
headspace of sealed sample vials under conditions of elevated
samples.
temperature.
1.6 This test method does not address the determination of
4. Summary of Test Method
total retained solvents in a packaging material. Techniques
such as multiple headspace extraction can be employed to this
4.1 Retained volatile organic solvents are determined by
end. The analyst is referred to the manual supplied with the
subjecting the packaging material to elevated temperatures in a
GC-Autosampling system for guidance.
headspace sampling system with subsequent gas chromatogra-
phy of the headspace and detection using a suitable detection
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. device such as a flame ionization detector (FID).
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the 4.2 Volatile components can then be quantified by compari-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
son with standards of known concentration.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.3 Qualitative analysis may be carried out on a gas chro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
matograph (GC) coupled to an appropriate detector capable of
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F02 on Primary For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Barrier Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F02.15 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Chemical/Safety Properties. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved March 1, 2018. Published April 2018. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F1884 – 04(2011). The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/F1884-04R18. www.astm.org.
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compound detection / identification, such as a mass spectrom- 7.2.1 An example of a working standard is listed below. The
eter or infrared de
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: F1884 − 04 (Reapproved 2011) F1884 − 04 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Methods for
1
Determining Residual Solvents in Packaging Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1884; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers determination of the amount of residual solvents released from within a packaging material
contained in a sealed vial under a given set of time and temperature conditions and is a recommended alternative for Test Method
F151.
1.2 This test method covers a procedure for quantitating volatile compounds whose identity has been established and which are
retained in packaging materials.
1.3 The analyst should determine the sensitivity and reproducibility of the method by carrying out appropriate studies on the
solvents of interest. The analyst is referred to Practice E260 for guidance.
1.4 For purposes of verifying the identity of or identifying unknown volatile compounds the analyst is encouraged to incorporate
techniques such as gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy, gas chromatography/infrared spectroscopy or other suitable techniques
in conjunction with this test method.
1.5 Sensitivity of this test method in the determination of the concentration of a given retained solvent must be determined on
a case by case basis due to the variation in the substrate/solvent interaction between different types of samples.
1.6 This test method does not address the determination of total retained solvents in a packaging material. Techniques such as
multiple headspace extraction can be employed to this end. The analyst is referred to the manual supplied with the
GC-Autosampling system for guidance.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.8 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E260 Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
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F151 Test Method for Residual Solvents in Flexible Barrier Materials (Withdrawn 2004)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
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3.1.1 ream—3000 ft = 278.7 m = 27.87×10 cm .
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F02 on FlexiblePrimary Barrier Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F02.15 on
Chemical/Safety Properties.
Current edition approved April 1, 2011March 1, 2018. Published April 2011April 2018. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20042011 as
F1884 – 04.F1884 – 04(2011). DOI: 10.1520/F1884-04R11.10.1520/F1884-04R18.
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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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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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3.1.2 retained solvents—those chemical species, which are retained by packaging material and can be detected in the headspace
of sealed sample vials under conditions of elevated temperature.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Retained volatile organic solvents are determined by subjecting the packaging material to elevated temperatures in a
headspace sampling system with subsequent gas chromatography of the headspace and detection using a suitable detection device
such as a flame ionization detector (F
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