DS/EN 12974:2001
Surface active agents - Determination of the 1,4-dioxane content in alkyl-ethoxy-sulfate products by GLC/head space procedure

Standard No.

DS/EN 12974:2001

Release Date

2001

Published By

Danish Standards Foundation

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DS/EN 12974:2001

Scope

The standard specifies a gas-liquid chromatography (GLC)/head space method for the determination of 1,4-dioxane in alkyl ethoxysulfate products. The method is applicable to samples containing 1,4-dioxane in the range 5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg. Flame ionization detection and either an internal standard or standard addition method are employed.

DS/EN 12974:2001 history

• 2001 DS/EN 12974:2001 Surface active agents - Determination of the 1,4-dioxane content in alkyl-ethoxy-sulfate products by GLC/head space procedure