ASTM D5227-13
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hexane Extractable Content of Polyolefins

Standard No.

ASTM D5227-13

Release Date

2013

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D5227-21

Latest

ASTM D5227-21

Scope

5.1 FDA requirements for maximum extractables are specified for resin and uses. This test method provides a means to determine the amount of hexane-soluble low molecular weight material present in polyolefins. It is applicable to resins containing greater than 0.208201;% extractables.

1.1 This test method describes an extraction/gravimetric procedure for determination of the amount of hexane soluble low molecular weight material present in polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-propylene copolymers, and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. This test method is a modification of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) procedure for determining hexane extractables of polyolefins. This test method is based upon the presumption that the weight of the residue extract present in the solvent is equal to the amount extracted from the film sample and could therefore be quantified by measuring the weight loss of the extracted film, eliminating the complex and time-consuming evaporation process described in 21 CFR 177.1520.

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.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Units used in 21 CFR 177.1520 are also used in this test method. Units are in conformance with Federal Code 21 CFR 177.1520, from which this test method is derived.

Note 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

ASTM D5227-13 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1239 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Plastic Films to Extraction by Chemicals
• ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• ASTM E131 Standard Definitions of Terms and Symbols Relating to Molecular Spectroscopy
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM D5227-13 history

• 2021 ASTM D5227-21 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hexane Extractable Content of Polyolefins
• 2013 ASTM D5227-13 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hexane Extractable Content of Polyolefins
• 2001 ASTM D5227-01(2008)e1 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hexane Extractable Content of Polyolefins
• 2001 ASTM D5227-01 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hexane Extractable Content of Polyolefins
• 2001 ASTM D5227-95 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hexane Extractable Content of Polyolefins