EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of ASTM D5630-13 standard. This test method was developed to determine the inorganic content of plastics by destructive ashing procedures. Ash levels of 0,01% or higher are covered by this test method.
These ashing procedures are used only to quantify residual solids in the polymer and cannot be used to qualitatively identify the individual chemical components of the ash.
This test method is limited to materials (including glass) that are stable up to 900°C. Test Method D2584 is recommended for unknown samples and where fusion of inorganic fractions may be of concern.
Fluorinated polymers and polymers containing halogenated components are not included in these procedures.
Two procedures for determining inorganic residue in plastics are listed below:
Procedure A Muffle Furnace Technique: For samples of 5–50 grams. The samples are incinerated on a burner before being ashed in the muffle furnace.
Procedure B Rapid Ash Muffle Furnace Technique: For samples of 2-10 grams. The samples are incinerated in a muffle furnace and turned into ashes.
For more efficient ashing, the plastic sample should be in powder or pellet form. This test method provides consistent results of filler content for a particular filler in a particular resin. However, this method may not always provide absolute padding content.
Values stated in SI units should be accepted as standard.
This standard does not purport to address all, if any, safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.
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