SIST EN ISO 8985:2022
(Main)Plastics - Ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAC) thermoplastics - Determination of vinyl acetate content (ISO 8985:2022, Corrected version 2022-08)
Plastics - Ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAC) thermoplastics - Determination of vinyl acetate content (ISO 8985:2022, Corrected version 2022-08)
This document specifies two categories of method for the determination of the vinyl acetate (VAC)
content of ethylene/vinyl acetate (EVAC) copolymer, for use in the designation of such copolymers
according to ISO 21301-1. One category is referred to as “reference methods”, the other as “test
methods”.
The “reference methods” are used to calibrate the method used for the determination of the vinyl
acetate content of ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers.
The “test methods” are other methods which can be used for the determination if they are calibrated
using one of the reference methods described in Clause 4, provided they show a certain permissible
repeatability
Kunststoffe - Ethylen-Vinylacetat-Copolymer (EVAC)-Thermoplasten - Bestimmung des Vinylacetatgehalts (ISO 8985:2022, korrigierte Fassung 2022-08)
Diese Internationale Norm legt zwei Kategorien von Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Vinylacetatgehalts (VAC, en: vinyl acetate content) von Ethylen-Vinylacetat-Copolymeren (EVAC) auf der Grundlage ihrer Bezeichnung nach ISO 21301-1:2019 fest. Dabei bezeichnet eine Kategorie die "Referenzverfahren" und die andere die "Prüfverfahren".
Die "Referenzverfahren" werden angewendet, um das zur Bestimmung des Vinylacetatgehalts von Ethylen-Vinylacetat-Copolymeren angewendete Verfahren zu kalibrieren.
Die "Prüfverfahren" stellen weitere Verfahren dar, die für die Bestimmung angewendet werden können, wenn sie unter Anwendung eines der in Abschnitt 4 beschriebenen Referenzverfahren kalibriert wurden und wenn sie eine bestimmte zulässige Wiederholpräzision aufweisen.
Plastiques - Copolymères éthylène/acétate de vinyle (EVAC) thermoplastiques - Dosage de l'acétate de vinyle (ISO 8985:2022, Version corrigée 2022-08)
Le présent document spécifie deux catégories de méthodes pour le dosage de l’acétate de vinyle (VAC) dans les copolymères éthylène/acétate de vinyle (EVAC) en vue de leur désignation conformément à l’ISO 21301-1. Une catégorie est dite «méthodes de référence», l’autre «méthode d’essai».
Les «méthodes de référence» sont utilisées pour l’étalonnage de la méthode utilisée pour le dosage de l’acétate de vinyle dans les copolymères éthylène/acétate de vinyle.
Les «méthodes d’essai» sont d’autres méthodes qui peuvent être utilisées pour la détermination si elles sont étalonnées à l’aide de l’une des méthodes de référence décrites à l’Article 4 et si elles montrent une certaine répétabilité admissible.
Polimerni materiali - Termoplastični kopolimer etilena in vinil acetata (EVAC-kopolimer) - Ugotavljanje deleža vinil acetata (ISO 8985:2022, popravljena različica 2022-08)
Ta dokument določa dve kategoriji metod za ugotavljanje deleža vinil acetata (VAC) v termoplastičnem kopolimeru etilena in vinil acetata (EVAC-kopolimer) za uporabo pri označevanju takih kopolimerov v skladu s standardom ISO 21301-1. Ena kategorija se imenuje »referenčne metode«, druga pa »preskusne metode«. »Referenčne metode« se uporabljajo za umerjanje metode za ugotavljanje deleža vinil acetata v termoplastičnih kopolimerih etilena in vinil acetata. »Preskusne metode« so druge metode, ki jih je mogoče uporabiti za določevanje, če so umerjene z uporabo ene od referenčnih metod, opisanih v točki 4, ter pod pogojem, da omogočajo določeno dovoljeno ponovljivost.
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SIST EN ISO 8985:2022
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Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 8985:1999
Polimerni materiali - Termoplastični kopolimer etilena in vinil acetata (EVAC-
kopolimer) - Ugotavljanje deleža vinil acetata (ISO 8985:2022, popravljena različica
2022-08)
Plastics - Ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAC) thermoplastics - Determination of
vinyl acetate content (ISO 8985:2022, Corrected version 2022-08)
Kunststoffe - Ethylen-Vinylacetat-Copolymer (EVAC)-Thermoplasten - Bestimmung des
Vinylacetatgehalts (ISO 8985:2022, korrigierte Fassung 2022-08)
Plastiques - Copolymères éthylène/acétate de vinyle (EVAC) thermoplastiques - Dosage
de l'acétate de vinyle (ISO 8985:2022, Version corrigée 2022-08)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8985:2022
ICS:
83.080.20 Plastomeri Thermoplastic materials
SIST EN ISO 8985:2022 en,fr,de
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SIST EN ISO 8985:2022
EN ISO 8985
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.080.20 Supersedes EN ISO 8985:1998
English Version
Plastics - Ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAC)
thermoplastics - Determination of vinyl acetate content
(ISO 8985:2022, Corrected version 2022-08)
Plastiques - Copolymères éthylène/acétate de vinyle Kunststoffe - Ethylen-Vinylacetat-Copolymer (EVAC)-
(EVAC) thermoplastiques - Dosage de l'acétate de Thermoplasten - Bestimmung des Vinylacetatgehalts
vinyle (ISO 8985:2022, Version corrigée 2022-08) (ISO 8985:2022, korrigierte Fassung 2022-08)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 December 2021.
This European Standard was corrected and reissued by the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre on 14 September 2022.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
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European foreword . 3
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 8985:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61 "Plastics" in
collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 “Plastics” the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2022, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by August 2022.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 8985:1998.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
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According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
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United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 8985:2022, Corrected version 2022-08 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 8985:2022
without any modification.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8985
Third edition
2022-01
Corrected version
2022-08
Plastics — Ethylene/vinyl acetate
copolymer (EVAC) thermoplastics —
Determination of vinyl acetate content
Plastiques — Copolymères éthylène/acétate de vinyle (EVAC)
thermoplastiques — Dosage de l'acétate de vinyle
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ISO 8985:2022(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Reference methods .1
4.1 Reference method 1: Hydrolysis and back titration . 1
4.1.1 Principle . 1
4.1.2 Reagents . 2
4.1.3 Apparatus . 2
4.1.4 Procedure . 3
4.1.5 Expression of results . 3
4.1.6 Test report . 4
4.2 Reference method 2: Saponification and potentiometric titration. 4
4.2.1 Principle . 4
4.2.2 Reagents . 4
4.2.3 Apparatus . 4
4.2.4 Procedure . 5
4.2.5 Expression of results . 6
4.2.6 Test report . 6
4.3 Reference method 3: Measurement of oxygen . 6
4.3.1 Principle . 6
4.3.2 Apparatus . 6
4.3.3 procedure . . 7
4.3.4 Sampling . 11
4.3.5 Calibration . . . 11
4.3.6 Calculation of vinyl acetate content .12
4.3.7 Test report .12
5 Examples of test methods .12
5.1 Method using infrared spectrometry .12
5.1.1 Principle . 12
5.1.2 Apparatus and materials .12
5.1.3 Procedure .13
5.1.4 Expression of results . 16
5.1.5 Test report . 16
5.2 Acidimetric method . 16
5.2.1 Principle . 16
5.2.2 Reagents and materials . 16
5.2.3 Apparatus . 17
5.2.4 Procedure . 17
5.2.5 Expression of results . 18
5.2.6 Test report . 19
5.3 Iodometric method . 19
5.3.1 Principle . 19
5.3.2 Reagents . 19
5.3.3 Apparatus . 19
5.3.4 Procedure . 19
5.3.5 Expression of results . 20
5.3.6 Test report .20
5.4 Thermogravimetry method . 21
5.4.1 Principle . 21
5.4.2 Apparatus . 21
5.4.3 Test specimens . 21
5.4.4 Calibration . . . 21
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5.4.5 Procedure . 21
5.4.6 Test report .23
Bibliography .24
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61, Plastics, Subcommittee SC 9,
Thermoplastic materials, in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
Technical Committee CEN/TC 249, Plastics, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation
between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 8985:1998), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— the normative references have been updated to the latest version;
— the mandatory terms and definitions clause has been added (see Clause 3);
— a “thermogravimetry test method” has been added;
— infrared spectrometer has been modified to be Fourier infrared spectrometer;
— the example of infrared spectrum has been modified from transmission to absorbance;
— the example of calibration curve has been modified.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
This corrected version of ISO 8985:2022 incorporates the following corrections:
— the missing content has been reinstated in subclauses 4.3.3.2.5, 4.3.5, 5.2.5.2 and 5.4.5.3;
— the values of Formula (6) has been corrected;
— the subtitles of Figure 2 have been corrected;
— the unit in Figure 5 has been corrected;
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— the legend for Formula (11) has been corrected.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 8985:2022(E)
Plastics — Ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAC)
thermoplastics — Determination of vinyl acetate content
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory
practice, if applicable. This document does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety
and health practices.
1 Scope
This document specifies two categories of method for the determination of the vinyl acetate (VAC)
content of ethylene/vinyl acetate (EVAC) copolymer, for use in the designation of such copolymers
according to ISO 21301-1. One category is referred to as “reference methods”, the other as “test
methods”.
The “reference methods” are used to calibrate the method used for the determination of the vinyl
acetate content of ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers.
The “test methods” are other methods which can be used for the determination if they are calibrated
using one of the reference methods described in Clause 4, provided they show a certain permissible
repeatability.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 472, Plastics — Vocabulary
ISO 4799, Laboratory glassware — Condensers
ISO 11358-1:2014, Plastics — Thermogravimetry (TG) of polymers — Part 1: General principles
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 472 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
4 Reference methods
4.1 Reference method 1: Hydrolysis and back titration
4.1.1 Principle
A test portion is dissolved in xylene and the acetate groups are hydrolysed with alcoholic potassium
hydroxide solution. An excess of sulfuric or hydrochloric acid is added. The acid is back titrated with a
standard sodium hydroxide solution in the presence of phenolphthalein as indicator.
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4.1.2 Reagents
During the analysis, use only reagents of recognized analytical quality and distilled water or water of
equivalent purity.
4.1.2.1 Xylene.
4.1.2.2 Sulfuric acid, approximately 5 g/l solution, or hydrochloric acid, approximately 3,7 g/l
solution.
4.1.2.3 Potassium hydroxide, approximately 5,6 g/l ethanol solution.
Dissolve 5,6 g of solid potassium hydroxide (KOH) in 500 ml of ethanol, make up to 1 000 ml, leave to
settle until the next day and decant the clear part of the solution.
4.1.2.4 Sodium hydroxide, standard solution, c(NaOH) = 0,1 mol/l.
4.1.2.5 Phenolphthalein, indicator solution.
Dissolve 0,7 g of phenolphthalein in 100 ml of ethanol.
4.1.3 Apparatus
Standard laboratory apparatus, plus the following:
4.1.3.1 Burette, 50 ml capacity, for the sodium hydroxide solution (4.1.2.4).
4.1.3.2 Pipette, 30 ml capacity, for the acid solution (4.1.2.2).
4.1.3.3 Pipette, 25 ml capacity, for the potassium hydroxide solution (4.1.2.3).
4.1.3.4 Test tube, 50 ml capacity, for the xylene (4.1.2.1).
4.1.3.5 Flask, up to 300 ml capacity, with stopper.
4.1.3.6 Dropping bottle, for the phenolphthalein indicator solution (4.1.2.5).
4.1.3.7 Reflux condenser, at least 500 mm long, in accordance with ISO 4799.
4.1.3.8 Heating equipment, sand bath, oil bath or heating jacket, adjustable to 200 °C.
4.1.3.9 Analytical balance, with an accuracy of 0,1 mg.
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4.1.4 Procedure
4.1.4.1 Determination
4.1.4.1.1 Weigh a quantity of dry polymer as shown in Table 1 into the flask (4.1.3.5) to the nearest
0,1 mg. The mass of each sample particle shall be less than approximately 0,05 g.
Table 1 — Guide to the mass of the sample to be used
Assumed vinyl acetate content
Approximate mass of test portion
w(VAC)
g
%
w(VAC) ≤ 10 1
10 < w(VAC) ≤ 20 0,5
20 < w(VAC) ≤ 40 0,3
40 < w(VAC) 0,2
When analysing an unknown sample, first carry out a preliminary test under conditions which are valid
for a copolymer containing 20 % to 40 % VAC.
4.1.4.1.2 Add 50 ml of xylene (4.1.2.1) to the contents of the flask and 25 ml of potassium hydroxide
(4.1.2.3), using the pipette (4.1.3.3). Heat the flask, topped with the reflux condenser (4.1.3.7), for 2 h
using the heating apparatus. After hydrolysis, remove the flask from the heating apparatus and allow
to cool to ambient temperature. Add 30 ml of sulfuric or hydrochloric acid (4.1.2.2), using the pipette
(4.1.3.2), stopper the flask and shake vigorously. Add several drops of phenolphthalein solution (4.1.2.5)
and titrate the excess acid with standard sodium hydroxide solution (4.1.2.4), shaking the flask during
the titration.
4.1.4.2 Blank test
Carry out a blank test in parallel with the determination, following the same procedure and using the
same reagents but omitting the test portion.
4.1.5 Expression of results
4.1.5.1 The vinyl acetate content w(VAC), expressed as a percentage by mass, is given by the
Formula (1):
0,08609×−()VV ×c
12 1
w()VAC = ×100 (1)
m
where
V is the volume, in ml, of sodium hydroxide solution used for the determination;
1
V is the volume, in ml, of sodium hydroxide solution used for the blank test;
2
c is the actual concentration, expressed in mol/l, of the sodium hydroxide solution used for
1
the titration;
m is the mass, in g, of the test portion (see 4.1.4.1.1);
0,08609 is the molar mass of vinyl acetate, in kg/mol.
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4.1.5.2 Carry out two determinations. If the results differ by more than 1 %, discard them and run
the determinations again. Report the arithmetic mean of the two determinations.
4.1.6 Test report
The test report shall contain the following information:
a) a reference to this document (i.e. ISO 8985:2022) and the method used;
b) all details necessary for the complete identification of the sample;
c) the result, expressed in accordance with 4.1.5.2.
4.2 Reference method 2: Saponification and potentiometric titration
4.2.1 Principle
A test portion is dissolved in a mixture of xylene and hexan-1-ol and the acetate groups are hydrolysed
with alcoholic potassium hydroxide solution. Acetone is added to prevent copolymer precipitation. The
excess alkali is titrated with standard hydrochloric acid using a potentiometric titrimeter.
4.2.2 Reagents
During analysis use only reagents of recognized analytical quality and distilled water or water of
equivalent purity.
4.2.2.1 Xylene.
4.2.2.2 Hexan-1-ol.
4.2.2.3 Potassium hydroxide, approximately 28 g/l ethanolic solution.
4.2.2.4 Acetone.
4.2.2.5 Hydrochloric acid, standard solution, c(HCl) = 0,3 mol/l.
4.2.2.6 Lithium chloride, 40 g/l ethanolic solution.
4.2.3 Apparatus
Standard laboratory equipment, plus the following:
4.2.3.1 Potentiometric titrator, with a 10 ml capacity burette graduated every 0,02 ml, a
millivoltmeter or other suitable type of voltmeter, a glass measurement electrode, a silver/silver
chloride reference electrode and a connecting bridge and beaker filled with an ethanolic solution of
lithium chloride (4.2.2.6). Other types of potentiometric titrator may be used.
4.2.3.2 Test tube, capacity 50 ml, for the xylene (4.2.2.1) and the acetone (4.2.2.4).
4.2.3.3 Burette, capacity 5 ml, for the potassium hydroxide solution (4.2.2.3).
4.2.3.4 Pipette, capacity 10 ml, for the hexan-1-ol (4.2.2.2).
4.2.3.5 Flask, capacity 100 ml.
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4.2.3.6 Reflux condenser, at least 300 mm long, in accordance with ISO 4799.
4.2.3.7 Heating apparatus, sand bath, oil bath or heating jacket, adjustable to approximately 200 °C.
4.2.3.8 Analytical balance, with an accuracy of 0,1 mg.
4.2.3.9 Magnetic stirrer.
4.2.4 Procedure
4.2.4.1 Determination
4.2.4.1.1 Weigh a quantity of dry polymer as shown in Table 2 into the flask to the nearest 0,1 mg. The
mass of each sample particle shall be less than approximately 0,05 g.
Table 2 — Gu
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 8985:2022
01-april-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 8985:1999
Polimerni materiali - Termoplastični kopolimer etilena in vinil acetata (EVAC-
kopolimer) - Ugotavljanje deleža vinil acetata (ISO 8985:2022)
Plastics - Ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAC) thermoplastics - Determination of
vinyl acetate content (ISO 8985:2022)
Kunststoffe - Ethylen-Vinylacetat-Copolymer (EVAC)-Thermoplasten - Bestimmung des
Vinylacetatgehalts (ISO 8985:2022)
Plastiques - Copolymères éthylène/acétate de vinyle (EVAC) thermoplastiques - Dosage
de l'acétate de vinyle (ISO 8985:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8985:2022
ICS:
83.080.20 Plastomeri Thermoplastic materials
SIST EN ISO 8985:2022 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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SIST EN ISO 8985:2022
EN ISO 8985
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.080.20 Supersedes EN ISO 8985:1998
English Version
Plastics - Ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAC)
thermoplastics - Determination of vinyl acetate content
(ISO 8985:2022)
Plastiques - Copolymères éthylène/acétate de vinyle Kunststoffe - Ethylen-Vinylacetat-Copolymer (EVAC)-
(EVAC) thermoplastiques - Dosage de l'acétate de Thermoplasten - Bestimmung des Vinylacetatgehalts
vinyle (ISO 8985:2022) (ISO 8985:2022)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 December 2021.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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This document (EN ISO 8985:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61 "Plastics" in
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This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 8985:1998.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
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Endorsement notice
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8985
Third edition
2022-01
Plastics — Ethylene/vinyl acetate
copolymer (EVAC) thermoplastics —
Determination of vinyl acetate content
Plastiques — Copolymères éthylène/acétate de vinyle (EVAC)
thermoplastiques — Dosage de l'acétate de vinyle
Reference number
ISO 8985:2022(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Reference methods .1
4.1 Reference method 1: Hydrolysis and back titration . 1
4.1.1 Principle . 1
4.1.2 Reagents . 2
4.1.3 Apparatus . 2
4.1.4 Procedure . 3
4.1.5 Expression of results . 3
4.1.6 Test report . 4
4.2 Reference method 2: Saponification and potentiometric titration. 4
4.2.1 Principle . 4
4.2.2 Reagents . 4
4.2.3 Apparatus . 4
4.2.4 Procedure . 5
4.2.5 Expression of results . 6
4.2.6 Test report . 6
4.3 Reference method 3: Measurement of oxygen . 6
4.3.1 Principle . 6
4.3.2 Apparatus . 6
4.3.3 procedure . . . 7
4.3.4 Sampling . 11
4.3.5 Calibration . . . 11
4.3.6 Calculation of vinyl acetate content .12
4.3.7 Test report .12
5 Examples of test methods .12
5.1 Method using infrared spectrometry .12
5.1.1 Principle . 12
5.1.2 Apparatus and materials .12
5.1.3 Procedure .13
5.1.4 Expression of results .15
5.1.5 Test report . 16
5.2 Acidimetric method . 16
5.2.1 Principle . 16
5.2.2 Reagents and materials . 16
5.2.3 Apparatus . 17
5.2.4 Procedure . 17
5.2.5 Expression of results . 18
5.2.6 Test report . 18
5.3 Iodometric method . 19
5.3.1 Principle . 19
5.3.2 Reagents . 19
5.3.3 Apparatus . 19
5.3.4 Procedure . 19
5.3.5 Expression of results . 20
5.3.6 Test report .20
5.4 Thermogravimetry method .20
5.4.1 Principle . 20
5.4.2 Apparatus . 21
5.4.3 Test specimens . 21
5.4.4 Calibration . . . 21
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5.4.5 Procedure . 21
5.4.6 Test report .22
Bibliography .23
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
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ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
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different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
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Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
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www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61, Plastics, Subcommittee SC 9,
Thermoplastic materials, in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
Technical Committee CEN/TC 249, Plastics, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation
between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 8985:1998), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— the normative references have been updated to the latest version;
— the mandatory terms and definitions clause has been added (see Clause 3);
— a “thermogravimetry test method” has been added;
— infrared spectrometer has been modified to be Fourier infrared spectrometer;
— the example of infrared spectrum has been modified from transmission to absorbance;
— the example of calibration curve has been modified.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 8985:2022(E)
Plastics — Ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAC)
thermoplastics — Determination of vinyl acetate content
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory
practice, if applicable. This document does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety
and health practices.
1 Scope
This document specifies two categories of method for the determination of the vinyl acetate (VAC)
content of ethylene/vinyl acetate (EVAC) copolymer, for use in the designation of such copolymers
according to ISO 21301-1. One category is referred to as “reference methods”, the other as “test
methods”.
The “reference methods” are used to calibrate the method used for the determination of the vinyl
acetate content of ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers.
The “test methods” are other methods which can be used for the determination if they are calibrated
using one of the reference methods described in Clause 4, provided they show a certain permissible
repeatability.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 472, Plastics — Vocabulary
ISO 4799, Laboratory glassware — Condensers
ISO 11358-1:2014, Plastics — Thermogravimetry (TG) of polymers — Part 1: General principles
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 472 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
4 Reference methods
4.1 Reference method 1: Hydrolysis and back titration
4.1.1 Principle
A test portion is dissolved in xylene and the acetate groups are hydrolysed with alcoholic potassium
hydroxide solution. An excess of sulfuric or hydrochloric acid is added. The acid is back titrated with a
standard sodium hydroxide solution in the presence of phenolphthalein as indicator.
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4.1.2 Reagents
During the analysis, use only reagents of recognized analytical quality and distilled water or water of
equivalent purity.
4.1.2.1 Xylene.
4.1.2.2 Sulfuric acid, approximately 5 g/l solution, or hydrochloric acid, approximately 3,7 g/l
solution.
4.1.2.3 Potassium hydroxide, approximately 5,6 g/l ethanol solution.
Dissolve 5,6 g of solid potassium hydroxide (KOH) in 500 ml of ethanol, make up to 1 000 ml, leave to
settle until the next day and decant the clear part of the solution.
4.1.2.4 Sodium hydroxide, standard solution, c(NaOH) = 0,1 mol/l.
4.1.2.5 Phenolphthalein, indicator solution.
Dissolve 0,7 g of phenolphthalein in 100 ml of ethanol.
4.1.3 Apparatus
Standard laboratory apparatus, plus the following:
4.1.3.1 Burette, 50 ml capacity, for the sodium hydroxide solution (4.1.2.4).
4.1.3.2 Pipette, 30 ml capacity, for the acid solution (4.1.2.2).
4.1.3.3 Pipette, 25 ml capacity, for the potassium hydroxide solution (4.1.2.3).
4.1.3.4 Test tube, 50 ml capacity, for the xylene (4.1.2.1).
4.1.3.5 Flask, up to 300 ml capacity, with stopper.
4.1.3.6 Dropping bottle, for the phenolphthalein indicator solution (4.1.2.5).
4.1.3.7 Reflux condenser, at least 500 mm long, in accordance with ISO 4799.
4.1.3.8 Heating equipment, sand bath, oil bath or heating jacket, adjustable to 200 °C.
4.1.3.9 Analytical balance, with an accuracy of 0,1 mg.
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4.1.4 Procedure
4.1.4.1 Determination
4.1.4.1.1 Weigh a quantity of dry polymer as shown in Table 1 into the flask (4.1.3.5) to the nearest
0,1 mg. The mass of each sample particle shall be less than approximately 0,05 g.
Table 1 — Guide to the mass of the sample to be used
Assumed vinyl acetate content
Approximate mass of test portion
w(VAC)
g
%
w(VAC) ≤ 10 1
10 < w(VAC) ≤ 20 0,5
20 < w(VAC) ≤ 40 0,3
40 < w(VAC) 0,2
When analysing an unknown sample, first carry out a preliminary test under conditions which are valid
for a copolymer containing 20 % to 40 % VAC.
4.1.4.1.2 Add 50 ml of xylene (4.1.2.1) to the contents of the flask and 25 ml of potassium hydroxide
(4.1.2.3), using the pipette (4.1.3.3). Heat the flask, topped with the reflux condenser (4.1.3.7), for 2 h
using the heating apparatus. After hydrolysis, remove the flask from the heating apparatus and allow
to cool to ambient temperature. Add 30 ml of sulfuric or hydrochloric acid (4.1.2.2), using the pipette
(4.1.3.2), stopper the flask and shake vigorously. Add several drops of phenolphthalein solution (4.1.2.5)
and titrate the excess acid with standard sodium hydroxide solution (4.1.2.4), shaking the flask during
the titration.
4.1.4.2 Blank test
Carry out a blank test in parallel with the determination, following the same procedure and using the
same reagents but omitting the test portion.
4.1.5 Expression of results
4.1.5.1 The vinyl acetate content w(VAC), expressed as a percentage by mass, is given by the
Formula (1):
00, 8 609×−()VV ×c
12 1
w()VAC = ×100 (1)
m
where
V is the volume, in ml, of sodium hydroxide solution used for the determination;
1
V is the volume, in ml, of sodium hydroxide solution used for the blank test;
2
c is the actual concentration, expressed in mol/l, of the sodium hydroxide solution used for
1
the titration;
m is the mass, in g, of the test portion (see 4.1.4.1.1);
0,08 609 is the molar mass of vinyl acetate, in kg/mol.
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4.1.5.2 Carry out two determinations. If the results differ by more than 1 %, discard them and run
the determinations again. Report the arithmetic mean of the two determinations.
4.1.6 Test report
The test report shall contain the following information:
a) a reference to this document (i.e. ISO 8985:2022) and the method used;
b) all details necessary for the complete identification of the sample;
c) the result, expressed in accordance with 4.1.5.2.
4.2 Reference method 2: Saponification and potentiometric titration
4.2.1 Principle
A test portion is dissolved in a mixture of xylene and hexan-1-ol and the acetate groups are hydrolysed
with alcoholic potassium hydroxide solution. Acetone is added to prevent copolymer precipitation. The
excess alkali is titrated with standard hydrochloric acid using a potentiometric titrimeter.
4.2.2 Reagents
During analysis use only reagents of recognized analytical quality and distilled water or water of
equivalent purity.
4.2.2.1 Xylene.
4.2.2.2 Hexan-1-ol.
4.2.2.3 Potassium hydroxide, approximately 28 g/l ethanolic solution.
4.2.2.4 Acetone.
4.2.2.5 Hydrochloric acid, standard solution, c(HCl) = 0,3 mol/l.
4.2.2.6 Lithium chloride, 40 g/l ethanolic solution.
4.2.3 Apparatus
Standard laboratory equipment, plus the following:
4.2.3.1 Potentiometric titrator, with a 10 ml capacity burette graduated every 0,02 ml, a
millivoltmeter or other suitable type of voltmeter, a glass measurement electrode, a silver/silver
chloride reference electrode and a connecting bridge and beaker filled with an ethanolic solution of
lithium chloride (4.2.2.6). Other types of potentiometric titrator may be used.
4.2.3.2 Test tube, capacity 50 ml, for the xylene (4.2.2.1) and the acetone (4.2.2.4).
4.2.3.3 Burette, capacity 5 ml, for the potassium hydroxide solution (4.2.2.3).
4.2.3.4 Pipette, capacity 10 ml, for the hexan-1-ol (4.2.2.2).
4.2.3.5 Flask, capacity 100 ml.
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4.2.3.6 Reflux condenser, at least 300 mm long, in accordance with ISO 4799.
4.2.3.7 Heating apparatus, sand bath, oil bath or heating jacket, adjustable to approximately 200 °C.
4.2.3.8 Analytical balance, with an accuracy of 0,1 mg.
4.2.3.9 Magnetic stirrer.
4.2.4 Procedure
4.2.4.1 Determination
4.2.4.1.1 Weigh a quantity of dry polymer as shown in Table 2 into the flask to the nearest 0,1 mg. The
mass of each sample particle shall be less than approximately 0,05 g.
Table 2 — Guide to the mass of the sample to be used
Assumed vinyl acetate content
Approximate mass of test portion
w(VAC)
g
%
w(VAC) ≤ 2 1
2 < w(VAC) ≤ 5 0,5
5 < w(VAC) ≤ 30 0,2
30 < w(VAC) 0,1
When analysing an unknown sample, first carry out a preliminary test under conditions which are valid
for a copolymer containing 5 % to 30 % vinyl acetate.
4.2.4.1.2 Add 25 ml of xylene (4.2.2.1) to the contents of the flask and 10ml of hexan-1-ol (4.2.2.2)
and 5ml of potassium hydroxide solution (4.2.2.3). Heat the flask, topped with the reflux condenser
(4.2.3.6), for 30 min, using the heating apparatus (4.2.3.7) set at boiling temperature.
4.2.4.1.3 After 30 min, remove the flask from the heating apparatus and allow to cool for 5 min to
6 min., then introduce 35 ml of acetone (4.2.2.4) through the
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 8985:2020
01-september-2020
Polimerni materiali - Termoplastični kopolimer etilena in vinil acetata (EVAC-
kopolimer) - Ugotavljanje deleža vinil acetata (ISO/DIS 8985:2020)
Plastics - Ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAC) thermoplastics - Determination of
vinyl acetate content (ISO/DIS 8985:2020)
Kunststoffe - Ethylen-Vinylacetat-Copolymer (EVAC)-Thermoplasten - Bestimmung des
Vinylacetatgehalts (ISO/DIS 8985:2020)
Plastiques - Copolymères éthylène/acétate de vinyle (EVAC) thermoplastiques - Dosage
de l'acétate de vinyle (ISO/DIS 8985:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 8985
ICS:
83.080.20 Plastomeri Thermoplastic materials
oSIST prEN ISO 8985:2020 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
ISO/DIS 8985
ISO/TC 61/SC 9 Secretariat: KATS
Voting begins on: Voting terminates on:
2020-06-29 2020-09-21
Plastics — Ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAC)
thermoplastics — Determination of vinyl acetate content
Plastiques — Copolymères éthylène/acétate de vinyle (EVAC) thermoplastiques — Dosage de l'acétate
de vinyle
ICS: 83.080.20
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Reference methods . 2
4.1 Reference method 1: Hydrolysis and back titration . 2
4.1.1 Principle . 2
4.1.2 Reagents . 2
4.1.3 Apparatus . 2
4.1.4 Procedure . 3
4.1.5 Expression of results . 3
4.1.6 Test report . 4
4.2 Reference method 2: Saponification and potentiometric titration . 4
4.2.1 Principle . 4
4.2.2 Reagents . 4
4.2.3 Apparatus . 4
4.2.4 Procedure . 5
4.2.5 Expression of results . 6
4.2.6 Test report . 6
4.3 Reference method 3: Measurement of oxygen . 6
4.3.1 Principle . 6
4.3.2 Apparatus . 6
4.3.3 Sampling.10
4.3.4 Calibration .10
4.3.5 Calculation of vinyl acetate content .11
4.3.6 Test report .11
5 Examples of test methods.11
5.1 Method using infrared spectrometry .11
5.1.1 Principle .11
5.1.2 Apparatus and materials .11
5.1.3 Procedure .12
5.1.4 Expression of results .14
5.1.5 Test .15
5.1.6 Principle .15
5.1.7 Reagents and materials .15
5.1.8 Apparatus .15
5.1.9 Procedure .16
5.1.10 Expression of results .17
5.1.11 Test report .17
5.2 Iodometric method.17
5.2.1 Principle .17
5.2.2 Reagents .17
5.2.3 Apparatus .18
5.2.4 Procedure .18
5.2.5 Expression of results .18
5.2.6 Test report .19
5.3 Themogravimetry method .19
5.3.1 Principle .19
5.3.2 Apparatus .19
5.3.3 Test specimens.19
5.3.4 Calibration .19
5.3.5 Procedure .19
5.3.6 Test report .21
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/ directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/ patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity assessment,
as well as information about ISO's adherence to the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: www .iso .org/ iso/ foreword .htmL.
The committee responsible for this document is Technical Committee ISO/TC 61, Plastics, Subcommittee
SC 9, Thermoplastic materials.
This third edition cancels and it replaces the second edition( ISO 8985:1998(E)).which has been
technically revised by adding a “themogravimetry test method” and modifying the method of infrared
spectrum.
Any feedback or questions on this document should the directed to the user’s national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .htmL.
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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/DIS 8985:2020(E)
Plastics — Ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAC)
thermoplastics — Determination of vinyl acetate content
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory
practice, if applicable. This document does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety
and health practices.
1 Scope
This international standard specifies two categories of method for the determination of the vinyl
acetate (VAC) content of Ethylene/vinyl acetate (EVAC) copolymer, for use in the designation of such
copolymers in accordance with ISO 21301-1:2019.One category is referred to as “reference methods”,
the other as “test methods”.
The “reference methods” are used to calibrate the method used for the determination of the vinyl
acetate content of ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers.
The "test methods" are other methods which can be used for the determination if they are calibrated
using one of the reference methods described in clause 4 provided they show a certain permissible
repeatability.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 21301-1, Plastics — Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVAC) moulding and extrusion materials — Part 1:
Designation system and basis for specifications
ISO 472, Plastics — Vocabulary
ISO 4799, Laboratory glassware — Condensers
ISO 11358-1, Plastics — Thermogravimetry (TG) of polymers — Part 1: General principles
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 472 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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4 Reference methods
4.1 Reference method 1: Hydrolysis and back titration
4.1.1 Principle
A test portion is dissolved in xylene and the acetate groups are hydrolysed with alcoholic potassium
hydroxide solution. An excess of sulfuric or hydrochloric acid is added. The acid is back titrated with a
standard sodium hydroxide solution in the presence of phenophthalein as indicator.
4.1.2 Reagents
During the analysis, use only reagents of recognized analytical quality and distilled water or water of
equivalent purity.
4.1.2.1 Xylene.
4.1.2.2 Sulfuric acid, approx. 5g/l solution, or hydrochoric acid, approx. 3,7g/l solution.
4.1.2.3 Potassium hydroxide, approx. 5,6g/l ethanol solution.
Dissolve 5,6g of solid potassium hydroxide (KOH) in 500ml of ethanol, make up to 1000ml, leave to
settle until the next day and decant the clear part of the solution.
4.1.2.4 Sodium hydroxide, standard solution, c(NaOH) = 0,1 mol/l.
4.1.2.5 Phenolphthalein, indicator solution.
Dissolve 0,7g of phenolphthalein in 100ml of ethanol
4.1.3 Apparatus
Standard laboratory apparatus, plus the following:
4.1.3.1 Burette, 50ml capacity, for the sodium hydroxide solution (4.1.2.4).
4.1.3.2 Pipette, 30ml capacity, for the acid solution (4.1.2.2).
4.1.3.3 Pipette, 25ml capacity, for the potassium hydroxide solution (4.1.2.3).
4.1.3.4 Test tube, 50ml capacity, for the xylene (4.1.2.1).
4.1.3.5 Flask, up to 300ml capacity, with stopper.
4.1.3.6 Dropping bottle, for the phenolphthalein indicator solution (4.1.2.5).
4.1.3.7 Reflux condenser, at least 500ml long, in accordance with ISO 4799.
4.1.3.8 Heating equipment, sand bath, oil bath or heating jacket, adjustable to 200°C.
4.1.3.9 Analytical balance, with an accuracy of 0,1mg.
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4.1.4 Procedure
4.1.4.1 Determination
4.1.4.1.1 Weigh a quantity of dry polymer as shown in Table 1 into the flask (4.1.3.5) to the nearest
0,1mg. The mass of each sample particle shall be less than approx. 0,05g.
Table 1 — Guide to the mass of the sample to be used
Assumed vinyl acetate Approximate mass of test
content, w(VAC) portion
% g
w(VAC)≤10 1
10< w(VAC) ≤20 0,5
20< w(VAC) ≤40 0,3
40< w(VAC) 0,2
When analysing an unknown sample, first carry out a preliminary test under conditions which are
valid for a copolymer containing 20% to 40% VAC.
4.1.4.1.2 Add 50ml of xylene (4.1.2.1) to the contents of the flask and 25ml of potassium hydroxide
(4.1.2.3), using the pipette (4.1.3.3). Heat the flask, topped with the reflux condenser (4.1.3.7), for 2 hours
using the heating apparatus. After hydrolysis, remove the flask from the heating apparatus and allow
to cool to ambient temperature. Add 30mL of sulfuric or hydrochloric acid (4.1.2.2), using the pipette
(4.1.3.2), stopper the flask and shake vigorously. Add several drops of phenolphthalein solution (4.1.2.5)
and titrate the excess acid with standard sodium hydroxide solution (4.1.2.4), shaking the flask during
the titration.
4.1.4.2 Blank test
Carry out a blank test in parallel with the determination, following the same procedure and using the
same reagents but omitting the test portion.
4.1.5 Expression of results
4.1.5.1 The vinyl acetate content w(VAC), expressed as a percentage by mass, is given by the formula:
8,609×−vv ×c
()
12 1
wV()AC = (1)
m
where
v is the volume, in millilitres, of sodium hydroxide solution used for the determination;
1
v is the volume, in millilitres, of sodium hydroxide solution used for the blank test;
2
c is the actual concentration, expressed in moles per litre , of the sodium hydroxide solution used
1
for the titration;
m is the mass, in grams, of the test portion (see 4.1.4.1.1).
4.1.5.2 Carry out two determinations. If the results differ by more than 1%, discard them and run the
determinations again. Report the arithmetic mean of the two determinations.
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4.1.6 Test report
The test report shall contain the following information:
a) a reference to this International Standard and the method used;
b) all details necessary for the complete identification of the sample;
c) the result, expressed in accordance with 4.1.5.2.
4.2 Reference method 2: Saponification and potentiometric titration
4.2.1 Principle
A test portion is dissolved in a mixture of xylene and hexan-1-ol and the acetate groups are hydrolysed
with alcoholic potassium hydroxide solution. Acetone is added to prevent copolymer precipitation. The
excess alkali is titrated with standard hydrochloric acid using a potentiometric titrimeter.
4.2.2 Reagents
During analysis use only reagents of recognized analytical quality and distilled water or water of
equivalent purity.
4.2.2.1 Xylene.
4.2.2.2 Hexan-1-ol.
4.2.2.3 Potassium hydroxide, approx. 28g/l ethanolic solution.
4.2.2.4 Acetone.
4.2.2.5 Hydrochloric acid, standard solution, c(HCl) = 0,3mol/l.
4.2.2.6 Lithium chloride, 40g/l ethanolic solution.
4.2.3 Apparatus
Standard laboratory equipment, plus the following:
4.2.3.1 Potentiometric titrator, with a 10ml capacity burette graduated every 0,02ml, a millivoltmeter
or other suitable type of voltmeter, a glass measurement electrode, a silver/silver chloride reference
electrode and a connecting bridge and beaker filled with an ethanolic solution of lithium chloride
(4.2.2.6). Other types of potentiometric titrator may be used.
4.2.3.2 Test tube, capacity 50ml, for the xylene (4.2.2.1) and the acetone (4.2.2.4).
4.2.3.3 Burette, capacity 5ml, for the potassium hydroxide solution (4.2.2.3).
4.2.3.4 Pipette, capacity 10ml, for the hexan-1-ol (4.2.2.2).
4.2.3.5 Flask, capacity 100ml.
4.2.3.6 Reflux condenser, at least 300mm long, in accordance with ISO 4799.
4.2.3.7 Heating apparatus; sand bath, oil bath or heating jacket, adjustable to approx. 200°C.
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4.2.3.8 Analytical balance, with an accuracy of 0,1mg.
4.2.3.9 Magnetic stirrer.
4.2.4 Procedure
4.2.4.1 Determination
Weigh a quantity of dry polymer as shown in Table 2 into the flask to the nearest 0,1mg. The mass of
each sample particle shall be less than approx. 0,05g.
Table 2 — Guide to the mass of sample to be used
Assumed vinyl acetate content, Approxinate mass of test
w(VAC) portion
% g
w(VAC)≤2 1
2< w(VAC) ≤5 0,5
5< w(VAC) ≤30 0,2
30< w(VAC) 0,1
When analysing an unknown sample, first of all carry out a preliminary test under conditions which
are valid for a copolymer containing 5% to 30% vinyl acetate.
4.2.4.1.1 Add 25ml of xylene (4.2.2.1) to the contents of the flask and 10ml of hexan-1-ol (4.2.2.2)
and5ml of potassium hydroxide solution (4.2.2.3). Heat the flask, topped with the reflux condenser
(4.2.3.6), for 30 min., using the heating apparatus (4.2.2.7) set at boiling temperature. After 30 min.,
remove the flask from the heating apparatus and allow to cool for 5-6 min., then introduce 35ml of
acetone (4.2.2.4) through the top of the condenser. Remove the condenser and place the flask (if conical)
on the magnetic stirrer (4.2.2.9), otherwise transfer the solution to a beaker first. Immerse the glass
electrode (see 4.2.3.1) and one of the ends of the connecting bridge into the flask or beaker. Immerse the
other end of the connecting bridge and the silver/silver chloride reference electrode (see 4.2.3.1) in the
beaker filled with the ethanolic solution of lithium chloride (4.2.2.6).
Carry out the potentiometric titration immediately, adding standard hydrochloric acid (4.2.2.5) until
the first drop in potential and stirring all the time. When close to the end point, add acid in 0,04ml to
0,06ml increments.
When the end point is reached, read off the voltage, in millivolts, on the titrator as well as the volume of
hydrochloric acid added.
The end point of the titration is that point at which the greatest variation in potential occurs for a given
increment of acid added. In the event of two such points occurring, take the first value as the end point.
The end point may also be determined graphically.
4.2.4.2 Blank test
Carry out a blank test in parallel with the determination, following the same procedure and using the
same reagents but omitting the test portion. Plot the titration curve. The mean value of the peak on the
titration curve is taken as the end point.
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4.2.5 Expression of results
4.2.5.1 The vinyl acetate content w(VAC), expressed as a percentage by mass, is given by the formula:
8,609×−vv ×c
()
34 2
wV()AC = (2)
m
where
v is the volume, in millilitres, of standard hydrochloric acid used for the blank test;
3
v
is the volume; in millilitres, of standard hydrochloric acid solution used for the determination;
4
c is the actual concentration, in moles per litre, of the standard hydrochloric acid solution used
2
for the titration;
m is the mass, in grams, of the test portion (see 4.2.4.1.1).
4.2.5.2 Carry out two determinations. If the results differ by more than 1%, discard them and run the
determination again. Report the arithmetic mean of the two determinations.
4.2.6 Test report
The test report shall contain the following information:
a) a reference to this International Standard and the method used;
b) all details necessary for complete identification of the sample;
c) the result, expressed in accordance with 4.2.5.2.
4.3 Reference method 3: Measurement of oxygen
4.3.1 Principle
The determination of the oxygen content is carried out using one of the traditional methods of
elementary organic analysis. Therefore the following 3 methods as shown Table 3 are applied.
Table 3 — Traditional methods of elementary organic analysis
Method Reaction Detection Test sample Measurement Detection Absolute
method range dispersion
% %
4.3.3.1 Pyrolysis and Coulometry Micro Absolute 0,2 (0,02)
reoxidation
4.3.3.2 Pyrolysis Infrared Micro Comparative 0,03 10 relative
absorption
4.3.3.3 Pyrolysis and Gravimetric Micro Absolute 0,05 0,05
reoxidation analysis
4.3.2 Apparatus
Any apparatus (commercial or otherwise) may be used, provided it meets the following requirements:
Detection range: 0,2%
Dispersion: 0,2% absolute or 10% relative if O < 1%
2
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4.3.2.1 Determination by acidimetric coulometry
4.3.2.1.1 Principle
The oxygen is transformed into carbon monoxide by pyrolysis at 1070°C, in a helium or nitrogen
atmosphere, of a micro-analytical sample and passing the pyrolysis gases through an oven lined with
amorphous carbon heated to 1120°C.
Any acid components are absorbed by a mixture of soda lime and magnesium perchlorate. The carbon
monoxide is then passed over CuO at 250°C where it is oxidized to carbon dioxide which is determined
by coulometry.
4.3.2.1.2 Coulometric measurement of the carbon dioxide
The carbon dioxide is absorbed by the cathodic part of a coulometric cell, containing an approx. 5%
(m/V) solution of barium perchlorate, in accordance with the following formula:
++ +
CO + H O + Ba → BaCO + 2 H
2 2 3
The H+ ions are neutralized by adding OH- ions, which are produced electrolytically by the coulometer,
in accordance with the following formula:
− −
2H O + 2 e → H + 2O H
2 2
The electricity supply from the coulometer is controlled by a silver/silver chloride and a glass electrode
which detect the variations in the pH of the solution, and the quantity of carbon dioxide is calculated
from the quantity of electricity suppl
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