This International Standard specifies methods used to measure the water content of polyols employed as polyurethane raw materials. Method A is a manual amperometric method which has been included to better define the principles of the Karl Fischer measurement. Amperometric methods are applicable to a wide range of polyols, including those which have enough colour to obscure a visual end-point. Method B includes an automated amperometric procedure and an automated coulometric procedure. The coulometric procedure is an absolute method that does not require calibration and gives improved sensitivity compared with amperometric methods.
ISO 14897:2002 Referenced Document
ISO 3696:1987 Water for analytical laboratory use; Specification and test methods
ISO 6353-1:1982 Reagents for chemical analysis; Part 1 : General test methods
ISO 6353-2:1983 Reagents for chemical analysis; Part 2 : Specifications; First series
ISO 6353-3:1987 Reagents for chemical analysis; Part 3 : Specifications; Second series
ISO 14897:2002 history
2023ISO 14897:2023 Plastics — Polyols for use in the production of polyurethanes — Determination of water content
2002ISO 14897:2002 Plastics - Polyols for use in the production of polyurethane - Determination of water content
2000ISO 14897:2000 Plastics - Polyols for use in the production of polyurethane - Determination of water content