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This International Standard specifies two methods for the identification of rubbers, including thermoplastic elastomers, either in the raw state or in the form of vulcanized or unvulcanized mixes. The first method is based on infrared spectrometric examination using the transmission technique. The second method makes use of analysis by reflectance. A comparison of the spectra resulting from reflectance (attenuated total reflectance ATR) and transmission (film) is given in Annex A. Both methods comprise examination of polymers by their pyrolysis products (pyrolysates), or by films cast from solution or obtained by moulding (for raw rubbers only). Typical spectra are given in Annex B. The principle of the methods implies that sample preparation and analysis of the infrared spectra are carried out by experienced personnel and that the equipment used for the production of spectra is operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for optimum performance. Details of the operation of infrared spectrometers are not included in this International Standard. The methods specified are qualitative methods only.

 

This document specifies two methods for the determination of the tear strength of flexible cellular polymeric materials: — method A, using a trouser test piece; — method B, using an angle test piece without a nick.

 

This document describes a method for determining the amino acid profile of algal biomass. It specifies a method for the determination, in one single analysis, of the following amino acids: alanine, arginine, aspartic acid (combined with asparagine), cystine (dimer of cysteine, combined with cysteine), glutamic acid (combined with glutamine), glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tyrosine and valine. This method does not apply to the determination of tryptophan. The existing draft standard ISO/DIS 4214 – Milk and milk products – Determination of amino acids in infant formula and other dairy products will be evaluated and adapted.

 

This document describes a method for the determination of inorganic arsenic in algae by anion-exchange HPLC-ICP-MS following water bath extraction. Inorganic arsenic consists of arsenite, As(III) and arsenate, As(V). A representative test portion of the sample is treated with a diluted nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide solution in a heated water bath. Hereby the arsenic species are extracted into solution and As(III) is oxidised to As(V). The inorganic arsenic is selectively separated from other arsenic compounds using anion exchange HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) coupled on-line to the element-specific detector ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) for the determination of the mass fraction of inorganic arsenic. External calibration with solvent matrix-matched standards is used for quantification of the amount of inorganic arsenic. The method is based on method EN16802: Inorganic arsenic in food of plant and marine origin by HPLC-ICPMS, but covers more algae species. The present AsSugar species in certain algae can cause As peaks which might overlap with the As peaks related to the inorganic As. The current method includes a gradient elution method with quality criteria to ensure a correct identification of the inorganic arsenic.

 

This document describes a method for determining the total protein content of algal biomass. Therefore, an existing method for measurement and calculation will be adapted. The method consists of the measurement of the nitrogen content by a practical test method and the calculation of the protein content by a coefficient. The document will describe the test method for nitrogen measurement. As the coefficient usually used for protein determination (6.25) is too high for algae, the document will give a recommendation for a coefficient which is more specific to algae and thereby more accurate.

 

This document specifies the dimensions, the method of sampling and the preparation of the test specimens, also the conditions for performing the low temperature tensile test perpendicular to the weld in order to determine the low temperature tensile welding factor. A low temperature tensile test can be used in conjunction with other tests (e.g. bend, tensile creep, macro) to assess the performance of welded assemblies, made from thermoplastics materials. The low temperature tensile welding factor and the appearance of the fracture surface provide a guide regarding the ductility of the joint and the quality of the work. The test is applicable to co-axial or co-planar welded assemblies made from thermoplastics materials filled or unfilled, but not reinforced, irrespective of the welding process used. The test is not applicable for co-axial welded assemblies of an external diameter less than 20 mm.

 

This document specifies methods for the manual ultrasonic examination of heated tool, electrofusion, extrusion and hot gas joints in plastics materials. It applies to joints in single wall pipes and plates. The range of thicknesses covered is from 10 mm to 100 mm. This document does not specify acceptance levels of the indications.

 

This document specifies a method to measure ice adhesion from artificial ice on test substrates by using a centrifuge. Basic ice types are defined and test parameters for the ice removal are described to achieve reproducibility of test results for ice adhesion measurements for rotor blade coatings. This document does not intend to provide fixed test parameter to account for the diversity of relevant icing scenarios in this field of application. This test method can be used to test the adhesion of dynamic ice on the coating system of a wind turbine rotor blade under operation.

 

This document specifies a method for the determination of di-tert-butyl peroxide (DTBP) and 2, 5-Dimethyl-2, 5-di (tert-butylperoxy) hexane (DBPH) in plastics by using gas chromatography. This document is applicable to the determination of the content of residual peroxides in plastics and their products, which use peroxides as a degradation agent or crosslinking agent during plastics processing, or as an additive during polymerization, thereby remaining in degraded polypropylene, crosslinked polyethylene, polystyrene and other plastics.

 

This document specifies the testing method for evaluating the formaldehyde purification performance of interior wall coatings using the bag method, which mainly includes principles, apparatus, reagents and materials, experimental system validation, formaldehyde concentration analysis, sampling, standard test conditions, test procedures, precision, and test reports. This document is applicable to the measurement and evaluation of formaldehyde purification performance of various types of interior wall coatings. Other indoor decoration materials with formaldehyde purification performance, such as wallpaper, carpets, decorative panels, etc., can also refer to this document. Acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde, butyraldehyde, valeraldehyde, isovaleraldehyde, capronaldehyde, benzaldehyde, 2,5-dimethylbenzaldehyde, o-tolualdehyde, m-tolualdehyde, p-tolualdehyde and other carbonyl compounds can also refer to this document.

 

This International Standard describes methods for the determination of sulfur and chlorine content in solid biofuels and pyrogenic biocarbon and specifies two methods for decomposition of the fuel and different analytical techniques for the quantification of the elements in the decomposition solutions. The determination of other elements such as fluorine and bromine is also possible with the methods in this document, however performance data for these elements are not provided. The use of automatic equipment is also included in this International Standard, provided that a validation is carried out as specified and that the performance characteristics are similar to those of the method described in this International Standard.

 

ISO 16994:2016 describes methods for the determination of the total sulfur and total chlorine content in solid biofuels. It specifies two methods for decomposition of the fuel and different analytical techniques for the quantification of the elements in the decomposition solutions. The use of automatic equipment is also included in ISO 16994:2016, provided that a validation is carried out as specified and that the performance characteristics are similar to those of the method described in ISO 16994:2016.

 

This document specifies a method for the quantitative determination of total uronic acids by High-Performance Anion Exchange Chromatography coupled with Pulsed Amperometric Detection (HPAEC-PAD) after acid hydrolysis of the samples. It provides a single analysis method for determining mannuronic, glucuronic, and guluronic acids in brown seaweed and alginate products.

 

This document specifies a laboratory method for the quantification of phycocyanin content in the genus Arthrospira (Spirulina) by a spectrophotometric method.

 

This European standard specifies a laboratory method for the determination of the carotenoid content in microalgae. The method is based on the development of the chlorophyll a standard, which resulted in prEN 18034. This method has been validated for the microalgae species Nannochloropsis and Phaodactlylum. This standard is only validated for fucoxanthin, beta carotene and lutein content, but could be used for other carotenoids as well. Given small adaptations to be able to measure smaller concentrations, this method could also be used for macro algae. This standard is developed in CEN/TC 454/WG 6 Product test methods.

 

This document specifies a procedure to qualify a preliminary welding procedure specification (pWPS) by welding procedure tests to produce a qualified welding procedure specification (WPS). This document applies to the following thermoplastic welding processes: hot gas welding: round nozzle, speed, wedge; extrusion welding; heated tool welding: butt, socket, wedge. The document applies to the welding of the following products: sheet, pipe (unreinforced, solid wall only); fittings (unreinforced only); lining membrane. This document covers the welding of the following groups of materials: a) for sheets, pipes and fittings: PVC (including all kinds of PVC-U, PVC-C) and ABS; PP; PE; PVDF; ECTFE, PFA and FEP; b) for lining membranes: PVC-P; PE; ECB;PP; c) for pipes and fittings only: PA-U 11 and PA-U 12

 

This document specifies general methods, with suitable test conditions, for the determination of the ash of a range of plastics. The particular conditions chosen can be included in the specifications for the plastic material in question. Particular conditions applicable to poly(alkylene terephthalate) materials, unplasticized cellulose acetate, polyamides and poly(vinyl chloride) plastics, including some specific filled, glass-fibre-reinforced and flame-retarded materials, are specified in ISO 3451-2, ISO 3451-3, ISO 3451-4 and ISO 3451-5.

 

This document specifies general methods, with suitable test conditions, for the determination of the ash of a range of plastics. The particular conditions chosen can be included in the specifications for the plastic material in question. Particular conditions applicable to poly(alkylene terephthalate) materials, unplasticized cellulose acetate, polyamides and poly(vinyl chloride) plastics, including some specific filled, glass-fibre-reinforced and flame-retarded materials, are specified in ISO 3451-2, ISO 3451-3, ISO 3451-4 and ISO 3451-5.

 

This document specifies a method for determining the softening point of resins (including rosin) and can, under user-defined conditions, give results comparable to those obtained by ISO 4625-1 and ISO 4625-2.

 

This document specifies a method for the determination of the mass concentration (µg/g) of tyre and road wear particles (TRWP) in soil or sediment environmental samples. This document establishes principles for soil or sediment sample collection, the generation of pyrolysis fragments from the sample, and the quantification of the generated polymer fragments. The quantified polymer mass is used to calculate the concentration of TRWP in soil or sediment. These quantities are expressed on a TRWP basis, which includes the mass of tyre tread and mass of road wear encrustations, and can also be expressed on a tyre rubber polymer or tyre tread basis.