EN 14479:2004
(Main)Packaging - Flexible packaging material - Determination of residual solvents by dynamic headspace gas chromatography-Absolute method
Packaging - Flexible packaging material - Determination of residual solvents by dynamic headspace gas chromatography-Absolute method
This standard describes methods for the quantitative determination of residual solvents in flexible packaging by dynamic headspace chromatography where the chemical identities of the residual solvents to be determined are known before commencing the analysis. Residues from thermal decomposition products are not within the scope of this standard.
The method is applicable to flexible packaging materials that may consist of mono- or multiplayer plastic films, paper or board, foil or combinations thereof.
This method does not apply to residual solvents with amounts lower than 0,5 mg/m².
Verpackung, Flexible Packstoffe - Bestimmung der Restlösemittel durch dynamische Dampfraumanalyse mittels Gaschromatographie - Absolutes Verfahren
Diese Norm beschreibt Verfahren zur quantitativen Bestimmung von Restlösemitteln in flexiblen Verpackungen durch dynamische Dampfraumanalyse mittels Gaschromatographie, wobei die chemischen Identitäten der zu bestimmenden Restlösemittel im Vorfeld der Analyse bekannt sind. Die Bestimmung von Resten thermischer Zersetzungsprodukte liegt nicht im Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm.
Das Verfahren ist anwendbar für flexible Packstoffe, die aus einschichtigen oder mehrschichtigen Kunststofffolien, Papier oder Karton, Metallfolien oder Verbunden dieser Materialien bestehen.
Dieses Verfahren ist nicht anwendbar für Restlösemittelgehalte kleiner als 0,5 mg/m2.
Emballage - Matériaux d'emballage souples - Détermination des solvants résiduels par chromatographie en phase gazeuse et espace de tête dynamique - Méthode absolue
La présente norme décrit des méthodes de détermination quantitative des solvants résiduels dans les emballages souples, par chromatographie en phase gazeuse et espace de tête dynamique, l'identité chimique des solvants résiduels à déterminer selon cette méthode devant être connue avant le début de l'analyse. Les résidus issus des produits de décomposition thermique n'entrent pas dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme.
La méthode s'applique aux matériaux d'emballages souples pouvant être constitués de films plastiques mono- ou multicouches, de papier ou de carton, de feuille d'aluminium ou d'une combinaison de ces matériaux.
La présente méthode ne s'applique pas aux solvants résiduels dont les quantités sont inférieures à 0,5 mg/m2.
Embalaža – Prožni embalažni materiali – Določevanje ostanka topil z dinamičnim vzorčevalnikom iz plinske faze (headspace) za plinsko kromatografijo - Absolutna metoda
General Information
Overview
EN 14479:2004 (CEN) specifies a quantitative analytical method for the determination of residual solvents in flexible packaging materials using dynamic headspace gas chromatography (GC) - Absolute method. The standard applies where the chemical identities of the target residual solvents are known before analysis. It covers mono- and multi-layer plastic films, paper or board, foil and combinations of these flexible packaging materials. The method excludes residues originating from thermal decomposition products and does not apply to solvent amounts below 0.5 mg/m².
Key Topics and Requirements
- Scope of application: Designed for flexible packaging materials (films, paper/board, foil, multilayer combinations).
- Analytical approach: Uses dynamic headspace gas chromatography, a technique that transfers volatile residues from the sample headspace into the GC for quantitative analysis.
- Absolute method: Intended for quantitative determination when the chemical identity of each residual solvent is known prior to testing (not a screening method).
- Detection threshold: Not applicable for residual solvents present at amounts lower than 0.5 mg/m².
- Exclusions: Does not cover residues formed by thermal decomposition during processing or testing.
- Quantification focus: Emphasizes reliable, repeatable measurement for regulatory compliance and quality control.
Applications and Users
EN 14479:2004 is practical for organizations and professionals involved in:
- Packaging manufacturers performing in-house quality control of flexible packaging materials (films, foils, paper laminates).
- Analytical testing laboratories conducting accredited residual solvent testing by headspace GC.
- Food-contact materials compliance teams ensuring safety and regulatory adherence for packaging that may retain solvent residues.
- Material scientists and R&D groups validating process changes, solvent removal efficiency or alternative packaging formulations.
- Regulatory bodies and auditors requiring standardized methods for comparing residual solvent data across suppliers.
Typical use cases include verification of solvent removal after coating, lamination or printing processes, supplier qualification testing, and supporting declarations for product safety.
Related Standards
- Standards and guidance on gas chromatography, headspace analysis, and packaging materials testing are complementary to EN 14479:2004.
- For regulatory compliance, pair this method with applicable national or international regulations on food-contact materials and chemical migration testing.
Keywords: EN 14479:2004, residual solvents, dynamic headspace gas chromatography, flexible packaging, absolute method, packaging materials testing, headspace GC, solvent residues.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.PHWRGDVerpackung, Flexible Packstoffe - Bestimmung der Restlösemittel durch dynamische Dampfraumanalyse mittels Gaschromatographie - Absolutes VerfahrenEmballage - Matériaux d'emballage souples - Détermination des solvants résiduels par chromatographie en phase gazeuse et espace de tete dynamique - Méthode absoluePackaging - Flexible packaging material - Determination of residual solvents by dynamic headspace ga
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14479:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Packaging - Flexible packaging material - Determination of residual solvents by dynamic headspace gas chromatography-Absolute method". This standard covers: This standard describes methods for the quantitative determination of residual solvents in flexible packaging by dynamic headspace chromatography where the chemical identities of the residual solvents to be determined are known before commencing the analysis. Residues from thermal decomposition products are not within the scope of this standard. The method is applicable to flexible packaging materials that may consist of mono- or multiplayer plastic films, paper or board, foil or combinations thereof. This method does not apply to residual solvents with amounts lower than 0,5 mg/m².
This standard describes methods for the quantitative determination of residual solvents in flexible packaging by dynamic headspace chromatography where the chemical identities of the residual solvents to be determined are known before commencing the analysis. Residues from thermal decomposition products are not within the scope of this standard. The method is applicable to flexible packaging materials that may consist of mono- or multiplayer plastic films, paper or board, foil or combinations thereof. This method does not apply to residual solvents with amounts lower than 0,5 mg/m².
EN 14479:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.040 - Packaging materials and accessories. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14479:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 80/232/EEC, 87/356/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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