TEST METHOD FOR PURITY OF MONOMERIC PLASTICIZERS BY GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY
1.1 This Malaysian Standard is suitable for determining the residual vinyl chloride monomer (RVCM) content of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) homopolymer and copolymer resins for uses other than food contact. The range for this test, based on inter laboratory evaluation, is from 0.1 to 400 ppm RVCM.
1.2 This Malaysian Standard can be adapted to determinations of RVCM in a PVC copolymer resin if the Henry's Law constant at 90°C for that copolymer is known.
1.3 This Malaysian Standard cannot be used for polymer in fused forms, such as cubes or sheets. Refer to Test Method D 4443 or Test Method D 3680 for these materials.
1.4 This Malaysian Standard is proposed as an alternative to EPA Method 107 for determination of vinyl chloride monomers in dry resin samples.
1.5 The values stated SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.6 This Malaysian 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 th
