ASTM D7210-13 PDF

Scope: 5.1 Separation and identification of additives used in the manufacture of polyolefin plastics is necessary in order to correlate performance properties with polymer composition. This practice provides guidelines for extracting phenolic antioxidants, phosphite antioxidants, UV stabilizers, antistatic agents, and slip additives, from milled polyolefin plastics .

5.2 Water bath shakers and steam-reflux Soxhlet extraction techniques have also been used to successfully remove additives from polyolefin plastics.

1.1 This practice covers a variety of extraction techniques for antioxidant and slip additives used in polyolefins. Typically, the extracted additives are separated and quantified using a chromatographic technique such as the procedure explained in Test Method D6953. Chromatographic analysis of the extracts is not included in this practice.

1.2 This 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 this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

ASTM D7210-13 Referenced Document

ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
ASTM D6953 Standard Test Method for Determination of Antioxidants and Erucamide Slip Additives in Polyethylene Using Liquid Chromatography (LC)
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
ASTM E131 Standard Definitions of Terms and Symbols Relating to Molecular Spectroscopy

2021 ASTM D7210-21 Standard Practice for Extraction of Additives in Polyolefin Plastics
2013 ASTM D7210-13 Standard Practice for Extraction of Additives in Polyolefin Plastics
2006 ASTM D7210-06 Standard Practice for Extraction of Additives in Polyolefin Plastics