ASTM D6143-05
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Iron Content of Bisphenol A (4,4´ - Isopropylidenediphenol)
Standard Test Method for Iron Content of Bisphenol A (4,4´ - Isopropylidenediphenol)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Iron may increase the color of bisphenol A and affect other properties of end-use products.
High purity bisphenol A typically has less than 1 mg/kg of iron.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the procedure to determine the iron content of bisphenol A (4,4´-isopropylidenediphenol).
1.2 This test method has a lower detection limit of 0.1 mg/kg, and an upper limit of 10 mg/kg of iron in bisphenol A. If the iron content is higher, it may be necessary to dilute the sample. A longer path length cell can also be used for better accuracy at lower Fe levels, as well as calibration within the range expected (for example, 0 to 1 mg/kg versus 0 to 10 mg/kg for samples expected to be in the 0 to 1 mg/kg range.
1.3 In determining the conformance of the test results using this method to applicable specifications, results shall be rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E 29.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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 limits prior to use. For a specific hazard statement, see Section 8.
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Designation: D6143 – 05
Standard Test Method for
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Iron Content of Bisphenol A (4,4* - Isopropylidenediphenol)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6143; 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* Determine the Precision of a Test Method
2.2 Other Documents:
1.1 This test method covers the procedure to determine the
OSHA Regulations 29CFR paragraphs 1910.1000 and
iron content of bisphenol A (4,48-isopropylidenediphenol).
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1910.1200.
1.2 This test method has a lower detection limit of 0.1
mg/kg, and an upper limit of 10 mg/kg of iron in bisphenolA.
3. Summary of Test Method
If the iron content is higher, it may be necessary to dilute the
3.1 Bisphenol A is dissolved in methanol, then treated with
sample. A longer path length cell can also be used for better
hydroxylaminehydrochloridetoconvertanyferricironpresent
accuracy at lower Fe levels, as well as calibration within the
to ferrous iron. The ferrous iron is then complexed with
range expected (for example, 0 to 1 mg/kg versus 0 to 10
FerroZine to form a purple/maroon chromophore that is
mg/kg for samples expected to be in the 0 to 1 mg/kg range.
quantified by visible spectrophotometry at 560 nm.
1.3 In determining the conformance of the test results using
this method to applicable specifications, results shall be
4. Significance and Use
rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of
4.1 Iron may increase the color of bisphenol A and affect
Practice E29.
other properties of end-use products.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4.2 High purity bisphenolAtypically has less than 1 mg/kg
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
of iron.
standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Interferences
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 No direct interferences have been observed in the use of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
this method.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limits prior to use. For a specific hazard
6. Apparatus
statement, see Section 8.
6.1 Visible Spectrophotometer, capable of measuring absor-
bance at 560 nm.
2. Referenced Documents
6.2 Analytical Balance, capable of weighing 100 g to the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
nearest 0.01 g.
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
6.3 Glassware, 100 mL and 1 L volumetric flasks, 500 mL
D4297 Practice for Sampling and Handling Bisphenol A
graduated cylinders, 10 mL volumetric pipettes, 1 cm square
(4,48 -Isopropylidinediphenol)
quartz cuvettes.
D6809 Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance
6.4 All Glassware used in this test method should be
Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Ma-
dedicated and thoroughly cleaned prior to use.
terials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
7. Reagents and Materials
Determine Conformance with Specifications
7.1 Methanol, ACS reagent grade,$ 99.8 % purity.
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
7.2 Sodium Acetate, pH 5.5.
7.2.1 This solution may be prepared by dissolving 272.0 g
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6 0.1g of reagent grade sodium acetate in 1000 mL distilled
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on
Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of
water and adjusting to pH 5.5 with concentrated hydrochloric
D16.02 on Oxygenated Aromatics.
acid.
Current edition approved July 1, 2005. Published July 2005. Originally approved
7.3 Distilled Water, conforming to Type IV of Specification
in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D6143 – 97. DOI: 10.1520/
D6143-05. D1193.
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D6143 – 05
TABLE 1 Summary of Precision Data
7.4 Standard Iron Solution, Titrisol, 100 mg/L (ca. 98
mg/kg) iron chloride in 15 % hydrochloric acid or equivalent. Precision, characterized by repeatability, Sr, r,
and reproducibility, SR, R for analysis of Fe in BPA
7.5 Sodium Hydroxide, 0.5 normal, ACS
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