ISO 14932:2023

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 14932
Second edition
2023-08
Rubber compounding ingredients —
Organic vulcanizing agents —
Determination of organic peroxide
content
Ingrédients de mélange du caoutchouc — Agents vulcanisants
organiques — Détermination de la teneur en peroxyde organique
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 General . 2
5 Titration method A for group a: Peroxyketals . 3
5.1 Purpose . 3
5.2 Principle . 3
5.3 General procedure . 3
5.4 Expression of results . . 3
5.4.1 Total amount of active oxygen . 3
5.4.2 Content . 4
6 Titration method B for group b: Diacyl peroxides . 5
6.1 Purpose . 5
6.2 Principle . 5
6.3 Measurement of active oxygen . 5
6.3.1 General procedure . 5
6.3.2 Calculation of amount of active oxygen . 5
6.3.3 Calculation of theoretical active oxygen . 6
6.4 Calculation of diacyl peroxide content . 6
7 Titration method C for group c: Diaralkyl and alkyl-aralkyl peroxides .7
7.1 Purpose . 7
7.2 Principle . 7
7.3 Reagents . 7
7.4 Apparatus . 8
7.5 Procedure . 8
7.5.1 Test sample analysis . 8
7.5.2 Blank test . 9
7.6 Expression of results . 9
7.6.1 Assay of aralkyl peroxide . 9
8 Determination of the assay of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane .9
8.1 Purpose . 9
8.2 Principle . 10
8.3 Gas chromatography method . 10
8.3.1 Using capillary column . 10
8.3.2 Using packed column .12
9 Precision .14
10 Test report .15
Annex A (informative) Method to determine the content of peroxyketal .16
Annex B (normative) Method to determine the content of tert-butyl hydroperoxide .19
Annex C (informative) Method to determine the content of diacyl peroxides .23
Annex D (normative) Pre-treatment of mixed sample with inorganic filler or uncured
rubber for the determination of peroxide content .25
Annex E (informative) Precision.27
Bibliography .31
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— gas chromatography using packed column has been added in 8.3;
— the solvent has been changed from chloroform to toluene and isopropyl alcohol;
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— CAS Registry Numbers (CAS RN) have been added;
— Annex D and the former Annex E have been merged as Annex D;
— Formula (D.1) has been corrected.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 14932:2023(E)
Rubber compounding ingredients — Organic vulcanizing
agents — Determination of organic peroxide content
WARNING — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory practice.
This document does not purport to address all the safety problems, if any, associated with its
use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to
determine the applicability of any other restrictions.
1 Scope
This document specifies four methods for the determination of the content of the following groups of
organic peroxides used as rubber vulcanizing agents. There are three titration methods and one gas-
chromatography method.
a) titration method A for group a: Peroxyketals:
®1)
1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane (DTBPC; CAS Registry Number :3006-86-8)
1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy)-2-methylcyclohexane (DBPMC; CAS RN 147217-40-1);
1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcylcohexane (DBPTC; CAS RN 6731-36-8);
2,2-Di(tert-butylperoxy)butane (DBPB; CAS RN 2167-23-9);
Butyl −4,4-di(tert-butylperoxy)valerate (BPV; CAS RN 995-33-5);
b) titration method B for group b: Diacyl peroxides:
Dibenzoyl peroxide (CAS RN 94-36-0);
Di(2,4-dichlorobenzoyl) peroxide (CAS RN 133-14-2);
Di(4-methylbenzoyl) peroxide (CAS RN 895-85-2);
c) titration method C for group c: Diaralkyl and alkyl-aralkyl peroxides:
Di(tert-butylperoxyisopropyl)benzene (CAS RN 2212-81-9);
Dicumyl peroxide (CAS RN 80-43-3);
tert-Butyl cumyl peroxide (CAS RN 3457-61-2);
d) gas-chromatography for dialkyl peroxides, using a capillary or packed column.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane (CAS RN 78-63-7)
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 385, Laboratory glassware — Burettes ®
1) Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number is a trademark of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by
ISO of the product named. Equivalent products may be used if they can be shown to lead to the same results.
ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods
ISO 6353-1, Reagents for chemical analysis — Part 1: General test methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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3.1
active oxygen
oxygen-centred radicals, liberated by organic peroxide, capable of initiating vulcanization of rubber
compounds
3.2
peroxyketal
peroxide obtained by the reaction of ketone with tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) as follows:
2tert−−butyl OOH+−RC OR−→′′()tert−−butylOOC− RR +HO
() ()
3.3
diacyl peroxide
peroxide obtained by the reaction of benzoyl chloride with hydrogen peroxide as follows:
22CH −CO −+Cl HO →−CH CO −−OO CO −+CH HCl
() () ()
65 22 65 65
3.4
alkyl-aralkyl peroxide
diaralkyl peroxide
peroxide obtained by the reaction of benzyl alcohol with hydrogen peroxide in presence of sulfuric acid
as follows:
22CH −−CC()HOHH+→OC HC−−()CH OO−−()CH CC HH+ O
65 32 22 65 32 32 65 2
3.5
dialkyl peroxide
peroxide obtained by the reaction of tert-butyl alcohol with hydrogen peroxide in presence of sulfuric
acid as follows:
22CH −−CC()HOHH+→OCHC−−()CH OO−−()CH CCHH+ O
33 22 23 32 32 32
4 General
Some organic peroxides are treated as diluted with an inert solvent, or mixed with an inorganic filler,
a raw or an uncured rubber compound as master batches for explosion protection. The undiluted or
diluted peroxides are directly used for its content analysis, however the mixed peroxides with the filler
or rubber need to be pre-treated to prepare a test sample for the content analysis. The pre-treatment
procedure and the determination of the peroxide content in the mixture shall be as specified in Annex D.
The choice of the properties to be determined and the values required shall be agreed between the
interested parties.
5 Titration method A for group a: Peroxyketals
5.1 Purpose
This test method specifies the procedure for the determination of the content of peroxyketals used as
rubber organic vulcanizing agents and is applicable to DTBPC, DBPTC, DBPMC, DBPB and BPV.
5.2 Principle
Peroxyketales react with iodide in an acetic acid-hydrochloric acid medium, liberating an equivalent
amount of iodine which is titrated with a standard sodium thiosulfate solution:
−+
RO−−OR' ++22I HR→+OH R'OH+ I
2−− 2−
IS+→2 O2 I + SO
2 23 4 6
Peroxyketals can contain traces of tert-butyl-hydroperoxide (TBHP) as an impurity. The content of TBHP
can be obtained by the method specified in Annex B. The amount of active oxygen of the peroxyketal
alone can then be obtained by substracting of the amount of the active oxygen of TBHP and the content
of the peroxyketal is obtained by dividing the value by the theoretical amount of active oxygen.
5.3 General procedure
Two procedures are shown as examples depending upon the condition used for the peroxyketal
oxidation-reduction reaction with potassium iodide (CAS RN 7681-11-0) (see methods A1 and A2 in
Annex A).
A weighed peroxyketal test sample (m ) is dissolved in an aqueous solution acidified with acetic acid
(CAS RN 64-19-7) and hydrochloric acid (CAS RN 7647-01-0) containing potassium iodide.
Titrate the freed iodine with sodium thiosulfate (CAS RN 10102-17-7) of standard concentration and
determine the volume required to complete the titration (V ).
Repeat the same procedure without the peroxyketal as a blank test and determine the volume of sodium
thiosulfate required to complete the titration (V ).
b1
Determine the content of TBHP in the sample (C ) as specified in Annex B.
HPO
The content of TBHP can be zero as it is negligible in the calculation of peroxyketal content determination
when agreed between the interested parties (see 5.4.2). This shall be recorded in the test report.
5.4 Expression of results
5.4.1 Total amount of active oxygen
Calculate the total amount of active oxygen, A , expressed as a percentage by mass to the nearest
O,kt
0,1 %, by Formula (1):
0,000 8 ×− VV ×f
()
11b 1
A = ×100 (1)
Ok, t
m
where
V is the volume, in cubic centimetres, of sodium thiosulfate solution used for the test;
V is the volume, in cubic centimetres, of sodium thiosulfate solution used for the blank test;
b1
f is the factor of sodium thiosulfate solution, which is the ratio of the actual concentration
to the theoretical concentration (the normality is 0,1);
m is the mass, in grams, of the test sample;
0,000 8 is the factor, in grams per cubic centimetre obtained as follows:
15,999 4 1
0,000 8=×01, ×
2 1 000
where
15,999 4 is the atomic weight of oxygen;
0,1 is the normality of the sodium thiosulfate solution.
5.4.2 Content
Calculate the content of the peroxyketal, P , expressed as a percentage by mass to the nearest 0,1 %, by
kt
Formula (2):
AC−×0,177 5
Ok, tHPO
P =  ×100 (2)
kt
A
Tk, t
where
A is the total amount of active oxygen, in mass %;
O,kt
C is the content of TBHP (as specified in Annex B), in mass %;
HPO
0,177 5 is the value obtained by dividing the theoretical amount of active oxygen in TBHP by 100;
A is the theoretical amount of active oxygen of the peroxyketal, in mass %, obtained by
T,kt
Formula (3):
n ×15,999 4 (3)
A = ×100
T,kt
M
where
n is the number of peroxide bond in the peroxyketal;
M is the molecular mass of the peroxyketal (see Table 1).
As a simple method, TBHP (C ) may be assumed to be zero and the total amount of organic peroxide
HPO
may be used as the amount of ketal-based organic peroxide by Formula (4):
A
Ok, t
P =×100 (4)
kt
A
T,kt
Table 1 — Molecular mass of peroxyketal
Peroxyketal n M A
1 1 T,kt
DTBPC 2 260,37 12,29
DBPMC 2 274,40 11,66
DBPTC 2 302,45 10,58
DBPB 2 234,33 13,65
BPV 2 334,45 9,57
6 Titration method B for group b: Diacyl peroxides
6.1 Purpose
This test method specifies the procedure for the determination of the content of diacyl peroxides such
as dibenzoyl peroxide used as rubber organic vulcanizing agents.
6.2 Principle
Diacyl peroxides react with iodide in a solvent medium, liberating an equivalent amount of iodine which
is titrated with a standard sodium thiosulfate solution:
−+
RO−−OR' ++22I HR→+OH R'OH+ I
2−− 2−
IS+→22O IS+ O
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The content of the diacyl peroxide is obtained by dividing the amount of active oxygen measured by the
theoretical amount of active oxygen.
6.3 Measurement of active oxygen
6.3.1 General procedure
Two procedures are shown as examples depending upon the solvent used for the diacyl peroxide
oxidation-reduction reaction with potassium iodide (see Annex C).
A weighed diacyl peroxide test sample (m ) is dissolved in dilute acetic acid containing potassium
iodide.
Titrate the freed iodine with sodium thiosulfate of standard concentration and determine the volume
required to complete the titration (V ).
Repeat the same procedure without the diacyl peroxide as a blank test and determine the volume of
sodium thiosulfate required to complete the titration (V ).
b2
6.3.2 Calculation of amount of active oxygen
Calculate the amount of active oxygen of the diacyl peroxide, Ao, , expressed as a mass fraction
da
percentage to the nearest 0,1 %, with Formula (5):
[]0,0008×−()VV ×f ×100
22b 2
A = ×100 (5)
O,da
m
where
V is the volume, in cubic centimetres, of sodium thiosulfate solution used for the test;
V is the volume, in cubic centimetres, of sodium thiosulfate solution used for the blank test;
b2
f is the factor of sodium thiosulfate solution, which is the ratio of the actual concentration
to the theoretical concentration (the normality is 0,1);
m is the mass, in grams, of the test sample;
0,000 8 is the factor, in grams per cubic centimetre, obtained by Formula (6);
15,999 4 1 (6)
0,000 8=×01, ×
2 1 000
where
15,999 4 is the atomic weight of oxygen;
0,1 is the normality of the sodium thiosulfate solution.
6.3.3 Calculation of theoretical active oxygen
The theoretical amount of active oxygen of the diacyl peroxide A , in mass fraction %, is calculated
T,da
from Formula (7). The diacyl peroxy bond number, molecular weight and theoretical active oxygen is
calculated from Formula (7):
n ×15,999 4
A = ×100 (7)
T , da
M
where
n is the number of peroxide bond in the diacyl peroxide (see Table 2);
M is the molecular mass of the diacyl peroxide (see Table 2);
15,999 4 is the atomic weight of oxygen.
Table 2 — Molecular mass of the diacyl peroxide
Diacyl peroxide n M A
2 2 T,da
Dibenzoyl peroxide 1 242,23 6,61
Di(2,4-dichlorobenzoyl) peroxide 1 380,01 4,21
Di(4-methylbenzoyl) peroxide 1 270,29 5,92
6.4 Calculation of diacyl peroxide content
Calculate amount of content of the diacyl peroxide, P expressed as a percentage mass fraction to the
da
nearest 0,1 %, by Formula (8):
A
o,da
P =×100 (8)
da
A
T,da
where
A is the total amount of active oxygen, in mass fraction %;
O, da
A is the total amount of theoretical oxygen, in mass fraction %.
T, da
7 Titration method C for group c: Diaralkyl and alkyl-aralkyl peroxides
7.1 Purpose
This test method specifies the procedure to determine the content of alkyl-aralkyl peroxides such as
dicumyl peroxide used as rubber organic vulcanizing agents.
7.2 Principle
The alkyl aralkyl peroxide is refluxed in an inert atmosphere with acetic acid and a specified amount
of water containing sodium iodide. Water is added to the reaction mixture to prevent side reactions
taking place between iodide and decomposition products of the alkyl aralkyl peroxide.
After refluxing for 30 min, the reaction mixture is cooled to room temperature to prevent side reactions
between the liberated iodine and decomposition products of the alkyl aralkyl peroxide and to avoid
loss of iodine through volatilization. After dilution with water, the liberated iodine is titrated with a
standard sodium thiosulfate solution.
This procedure gives a reproducible but not quantitative reaction because of the side reactions. For this
reason, a peroxide specific factor is introduced into the calculation (see Table 3).
As the method is empirical, the procedure shall be followed exactly, otherwise the factors are not valid.
−+
RO−−OR' ++22I HR→+OH R'OH+ I
2−− 2−
IS+→22O IS+ O
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The content of the alkyl-aralkyl peroxides is obtained by multiplying the active oxygen content with the
molecular mass and a peroxide specific factor (see Table 3).
7.3 Reagents
Use only reagents of recognized analytical grade and only distilled water (CAS RN 7732-18-5) or water
of equivalent purity (grade 3 or higher grade in accordance with ISO 3696).
7.3.1 Acetic acid, glacial.
7.3.2 Sodium iodide (CAS RN 7681-82-5), coarsely powdered.
7.3.3 Sodium thiosulfate solution, 0,1 N standard solution.
7.3.4 Nitrogen (CAS RN 7727-37-9) or carbon dioxide, gas from a cylinder.
7.3.5 Carbon dioxide (CAS RN 124-38-9), dry ice.
7.3.6 Oxalic acid dihydrate (CAS RN 6153-56-6), approximately 99,8 % mass fraction.
7.3.7 Hydrochloric acid, analytical grade.
7.4 Apparatus
7.4.1 Conical flask, with ground glass joint NS 29 or similar, 300 cm .
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7.4.2 Dispensettes, 50 cm and 3,0 cm to 5,0 cm .
7.4.3 Liebig condenser, with ground glass joint NS 29, length approximately 40 cm.
7.4.4 Gas inlet tube of glass, fitted into the condenser with a considerable length.
7.4.5 Heating mantle or electric hot-plate or hot water bath.
7.4.6 Flow-meter, capable of measuring 10 dm /h.
7.4.7 Glass beads, diameter approximately 3 mm or boiling bubble stones.
7.4.8 Analytical balance, accurate to within 0,1 mg.
7.5 Procedure
7.5.1 Test sample analysis
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a) Transfer 50 cm acetic acid (7.3.1) into a 300 cm flask (7.4.1) with dispensette (7.4.2).
b) Add some dry ice (7.3.5). Dry ice shall be present until the reaction mixture boils.
c) After 2 min, add 6 g of sodium iodide (7.3.2).
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d) Add exactly 3,0 cm to 5,0 cm of water and mix. 5 cm of hydrochloric acid (7.3.7) may be added to
increase the acidity to make the end point easier to see.
e) If the dicumyl peroxide formulation contains calcium carbonate or clay, add 600 mg ± 25 mg of
oxalic dihydrate to the solution mixture and mix.
NOTE Oxalic acid dihydrate is added to neutralize the effect of calcium carbonate or clay. Lower intake
is insufficient for complete complexing and higher intake causes side reactions resulting in incorrect factors.
f) Weigh a test sample to the nearest 0,1 mg into a weighing cap, the amount to be as indicated in
Table 3.
g) Transfer the cap into the flask and mix.
h) Add some glass beads.
i) Connect the condenser to the gas inlet tube.
j) Adjust the gas flow to approximately 10 dm /h and maintain this flow for the remainder of the
procedure.
k) Heat the contents of the flask rapidly to boiling and maintain a moderate boiling for 30 min.
l) Cool the contents rapidly to approximately 20 °C by placing the flask in an ice-water bath for about
5 min while maintaining the gas flow.
m) Add 100 cm water through the condenser.
n) Remove the condenser from the flask and titrate immediately with the sodium thiosulfate solution
(7.3.3) to a colourless end point (V ).
7.5.2 Blank test
Repeat the same procedure without the peroxide test sample as a blank test and determine the volume
of sodium thiosulfate required to complete the titration (V ).
b3
7.6 Expression of results
7.6.1 Assay of aralkyl peroxide
Calculate the assay of alkyl-aralkyl peroxide, A expressed as a mass fraction percentage, by
AA,
Formula (9):
()VV−  ××Nf ××M 100
33bP 3
A = (9)
AA
mn ×× 2
where
V is the volume, in cubic centimetres, of sodium thiosulfate (7.3.3) solution used for the test;
V is the volume, in cubic centimetres, of sodium thiosulfate (7.3.3) solution used for the test;
b3
N is the normality of the sodium thiosulfate solution;
f is the peroxide specific factor (see Table 3);
P
M is the molar mass of the alkyl-aralkyl peroxide concerned (see Table 3);
m is the mass of the sample, in milligrams;
n is the number of peroxide groups of the peroxide concerned (see Table 3).
Table 3 — Required mass of test sample, molar mass, factor and number of peroxide groups
for alkyl-aralkyl peroxides
Product Mass of test Molar mass Factor Number of perox-
sample   ide groups
m M f n
3 3 P 3
mg
Di(tert-butylperoxyisopropyl)benzene
200 338,49 =1,138 2
CAS RN 25155-25-3 87,9
Dicumyl peroxide
300 270,37 =1,075 1
CAS RN 80-43-3 93
tert-Butyl cumyl peroxide
230 208,30 =1,099 1
CAS RN 3457-61-2 91
8 Determination of the assay of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane
8.1 Purpose
This test method specifies the procedure to determine a mass fraction of 35 % to 55 % of 2,5-dimethyl-
2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane in formulations containing silicone oil and silica, a mass fraction of
40 % to 55 % of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane in formulations containing silica and/or
whiting, and/or ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM).
8.2 Principle
The technique used is gas chromatography methods with capillary column or packed column. The test
sample is extracted with toluene and analysed on a chemically bonded non-polar stationary phase.
The content of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane is determined according to the internal
standard method using n-pentadecane.
8.3 Gas chromatography method
8.3.1 Using capillary column
8.3.1.1 Reagents
Use only reagents of recognized analytical grade.
8.3.1.1.1 Toluene (CAS RN 108-88-3).
8.3.1.1.2 Silicone oil 1 000 (CAS RN 63148-62-9).
8.3.1.1.3 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane standard, of well-defined assay. Standard
sample should preferably be stored in a refrigerator.
8.3.1.1.4 n-Pentadecane (CAS RN 629-62-9).
8.3.1.2 Apparatus
8.3.1.2.1 Capillary gas chromatograph equipped with a split injector and a flame ionization
detector.
8.3.1.2.2 Chromatography data system.
8.3.1.2.3 Injection syringe, 5 µl, plunger-in-barrel type.
8.3.1.2.4 Ultrasonic bath.
8.3.1.2.5 Mortar.
8.3.1.3 Conditions
8.3.1.3.1 Column: fused silica WCOT, 16 m × 0,32 mm ID
Stationary phase: Sil 5 CB, 100 % polydimethylsiloxane, cross-linked
Film thickness: 0,12 µm
8.3.1.3.2 Carrier gas: helium
Flow rate: so that methane is eluted with a retention time of 35 s ± 2 s (at 100 °C)
8.3.1.3.3 Injector: split
Split flow rate: 60 cm /min
Glass insert: filled with some silanized glass wool
8.3.1.3.4 Temperatures
Injector: 100 °C
Detector: 300 °C
Column —  initial: 100 °C during 2 min
—  rate: 10 °C/min
—  final: 150 °C
8.3.1.3.5 Injection volume: 0,5 mm
8.3.1.4 Procedure
8.3.1.4.1 Conditioning of equipment
Condition the column at 200 °C until a stable baseline is attained. It is advised to condition newly
mounted injector glass liners.
8.3.1.4.2 Preparation of the standard solution
Weigh approximately 100 mg of the 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane standard (8.3.1.1.3)
and 125 mg of n-pentadecane (8.3.1.1.4) to the nearest 0,1 mg into a 10 cm volumetric flask. Make up
to volume with toluene (8.3.1.1.1) and mix well.
8.3.1.4.3 Preparation of the sample solution
8.3.1.4.3.1 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane in formulations containing silicone oil
and silica
Weigh 160 mg ± 20 mg of silicone oil (8.3.1.1.2) into a 25 cm volumetric flask. Weigh approximately
120 mg of the sample and 125 mg of n-pentadecane (8.3.1.1.4) to the nearest 0,1 mg into the same
volumetric flask. Make up to volume with toluene (8.3.1.1.1) and mix well.
8.3.1.4.3.2 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane in formulations containing silica and/
or whiting, and/or ethylene propylene diene rubber
The sample shall be homogeneous. Cut a representative test sample from the sample into small granules
using a pair of scissors or reduce the particle size by grinding a representative test sample from the
sample in a mortar.
Weigh approximately 280 mg of the sample and 125 mg of n-pentadecane (8.3.1.1.4) to the nearest
0,1 mg into a 25 cm volumetric flask. Make up to volume with toluene (8.3.1.1.1) and mix well.
8.3.1.5 Analysis
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Inject 0,5 mm of the standard solution and record the chromatogram. Inject 0,5 mm of the sample
solution and record the chromatogram. Determine the areas of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)
hexane and n-pentadecane peaks. Verify that these peaks have been recorded and integrated correctly.
8.3.1.6 Maintenance
Replace an injector glass liner which has become contaminated with deposited silicone oil on a daily
basis. Then, clean the column by raising its temperature to 290 °C at a rate of 30 °C/min and maintaining
this temperature for 20 min.
8.3.1.7 Expression of results
8.3.1.7.1 The response factor of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane f is calculated from
R
Formula (10):
I s C
st st st
f =×  × (10)
R
S i 100
st st
where
S is the peak area of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane obtained from the standard
st
solution;
I is the peak area of n-pentadecane obtained from the standard solution;
st
s is the 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane standard used to prepare the standard
st
solution in milligrams;
i is the n-pentadecane used to prepare the standard solution, in milligrams;
st
C is the assay (% area/area) of the 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane standard.
st
8.3.1.7.2 The content of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane C is calculated from
PO
Formula (11):
S i
sa sa
Cf=× ×× 100 (11)
PO R
I m
sa sa
where
S is the peak area of 2,5 dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane obtained from the sample
sa
solution;
I is the peak area of n-pentadecane obtained from the sample solution;
sa
f is the response factor of 2,5 dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane;
R
i is the n-pentadecane used to prepare the sample solution, in milligrams;
sa
m is the sample used to prepare the sample solution, in milligrams.
sa
8.3.2 Using packed column
8.3.2.1 Reagents
Use only reagents of recognized analytical grade.
8.3.2.1.1 Toluene.
8.3.2.1.2 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane standard, of well-defined assay. Standard
sample should preferably be stored in a refrigerator.
8.3.2.1.3 n-Dodecane (CAS RN 112-40-3).
8.3.2.2 Apparatus
8.3.2.2.1 Gas chromatograph equipped a flame ionization detector.
8.3.2.2.2 Chromatography data system.
8.3.2.2.3 Micro syringe.
8.3.2.2.4 Ultrasonic bath.
8.3.2.2.5 Mortar and pestle.
8.3.2.3 Conditions
8.3.2.3.1 Column: glass column, from 0,5 m to 1,1 m × 3 mm ID
Stationary phase: a mass fraction from 1,5 % to 10 % of methylsilicon
Support: diatomite of a particle size of from 60 mesh to 100 mesh treated with
acid and silane
8.3.2.3.2 Carrier gas: helium
8.3.2.3.3 Injector: split less
8.3.2.3.4 Temperatures
Injector: 110 °C
Detector: 190 °C
Column —  initial: 95 °C during 9 min
—  rate: 40 °C/min
—  final: 190 °C
8.3.2.3.5 Injection volume: 0,4 mm
8.3.2.4 Procedure
8.3.2.4.1 Conditioning of equipment
Condition the column at 200 °C until a stable baseline is attained. It is advised to condition newly
mounted injector glass liners.
8.3.2.4.2 Preparation of the standard solution
Weigh approximately 400 mg of the 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane standard (8.3.2.1.2)
and 150 mg of n-dodecane (8.3.2.1.3) to the nearest 0,1 mg into a 30 cm volumetric flask. Make up to
volume with toluene (8.3.2.1.1) and mix well.
8.3.2.4.3 Preparation of the sample solution
The sample shall be homogeneous. Cut a representative test sample from the sample into small granules
using a pair of scissors or reduce the particle size by grinding a representative test sample from the
sample in a mortar.
Weigh approximately 5 g of the sample and 2 g of n-dodecane (8.3.2.1.3) to the nearest 0,1 mg into a
100 cm volumetric flask. Make up to volume with toluene (8.3.2.1.1) and mix well.
WARNING — Toluene is a harmful solvent, so avoid inhaling vapours, and avoid instances where
it can adhere to mucous membranes and skin.
In addition to n-dodecane, the same internal standard material used when preparing the standard
solution can be used.
8.3.2.4.4 Analysis
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Inject 0,4 mm of the standard solution and record the chromatogram. Inject 0,4 mm of the sample
solution and record the chromatogram. Determine the areas of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)
hexane and n-dodecane peaks. Verify that these peaks have been recorded and integrated correctly.
8.3.2.5 Expression of results
8.3.2.5.1 The response factor of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane, f , is calculated from
R
Formula (12):
I s C
st st st
f =×  × (12)
R
S i 100
st st
where
S is the peak area of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane obtained from the standard
st
solution;
I is the peak area of n-pentadecane obtained from the standard solution;
st
s is the 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane standard used to prepare the standard solu-
st
tion in milligrams;
i is the n-pentadecane used to prepare the standard solution, in milligrams;
st
C is the assay (% area/area) of the 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane standard.
st
8.3.2.5.2 The content of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane, C , is calculated from
PO
Formula (13):
S i
sa sa
Cf=× ×× 100 (13)
PO R
I m
sa sa
where
S is the peak area of 2,5 dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane obtained from the sample
sa
solution;
I is the peak area of n-pentadecane obtained from the sample solution;
sa
f is the response factor of 2,5 dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane;
R
i is the n-pentadecane used to prepare the sample solution, in milligrams;
sa
m is the sample used to prepare the sample solution, in milligrams.
sa
9 Precision
See Annex E.
10 Test report
The test report shall include the following information:
a) a reference to this document, i.e. ISO 14932:2023;
b) all details necessary for complete identification of the material or product tested;
c) the method used (if the standard includes several);
d) any deviations from the procedure;
e) the individual results and their average;
f) any unusual observations or incidents likely to have affected the results;
g) date(s) of testing.
Annex A
(informative)
Method to determine the content of peroxyketal
A.1 General
This annex gives two methods to determine the content of peroxyketals used as rubber organic
vulcanizing agents. These methods are applicable to DTBPC, DBPTC, DBPMC, DBPB and BPV.
A.2 Method A1
A.2.1 Reagents
Use only reagents of recognized analytical grade and only distilled water or water of equivalent purity.
Use a grade 3 or higher grade as specified in accordance with ISO 3696.
A.2.1.1 2-Propanol, analytical grade.
A.2.1.2 Acetic acid, glacial.
A.2.1.3 Sodium hydrogen carbonate (CAS RN 144-55-8), analytical grade.
A.2.1.4 Saturated solution of potassium iodide, prepared by adding approximately 250 cm of
water to approximately 500 g of potassium iodide, then warming at approximately 40 °C to dissolve,
cooling to room temperature and preserving in a dark place.
A.2.1.5 Concentrated hydrochloric acid, analytical grade.
A.2.1.6 Sodium thiosulfate solution, 0,1 N standardized.
A.2.1.7 Nitrogen or carbon dioxide, gas from a cylinder.
A.2.2 Apparatus
A.2.2.1 Flat bottom pear-shaped flask, 300 cm capacity, with an interchangeable ground joint
(T29/32 or similar).
A.2.2.2 Hot plate.
A.2.2.3 Reflux condenser, of top open, with an interchangeable ground joint (T29/32) of male mouth.
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A.2.2.4 Burette, 25 cm capacity, graduated in 0,1 cm , in accordance with the general specifications
given in ISO 385.
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A.2.2.5 Graduated measuring cylinder, 50 cm , 30 cm and 10 cm capacity.
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A.2.2.6 Pipette, two of 2 cm capacity and 5 cm capacity.
A.2.2.7 Analytical balance, accurate to within 0,1 mg.
A.2.2.8 Conical flask, 200 cm with stopper.
A.2.3 Procedure
A.2.3.1 Weigh approximately 0,000 5 mol of sample into the flat bottom pear-shaped flask (A.2.2.1) or
the conical flask with stopper (A.2.2.8), and weigh to the nearest 0,1 mg.
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A.2.3.2 Add 30 cm of 2-propanol (A.2.1.1) using a graduated measuring cylinder of 30 cm capacity
(A.2.2.5).
A.2.3.3 Add 2 cm of acetic acid (A.2.1.2) with a pipette (A.2.2.6). In addition, nitrogen or carbon
dioxide may be bubbled for 2 min to reduce the effect of oxygen.
A.2.3.4 Add 1,5 g of sodium hydrogen carbonate (A.2.1.3).
A.2.3.5 Add 2 cm of potassium iodide saturated solution (A.2.1.4) with a pipette (A.2.2.6).
A.2.3.6 Fix the reflux condenser (A.2.2.3) to the flat bottom pear-shaped flask or the conical flask and
boil it on a hot plate (A.2.2.2) gently for 5 min.
A.2.3.7 Add approximately 8 cm of concentrated hydrochloric acid (A.2.1.5) using a graduated
measuring cylinder of 10 cm capacity (A.2.2.5) from the upper part of the reflux condenser, and boil it
for 3 min to 10 min.
A.2.3.8 Detach the flat bottom pear-shaped flask or the conical flask.
A.2.3.9 Add approximately 1,5 g of sodium hydrogen carbonate (A.2.1.3) and approximately 50 cm
of water using a graduated measuring cylinder of 50 cm capacity (A.2.2.5). Immediately titrate with
sodium thiosulfate solution (A.2.1.6) until the colour of iodine disappears (V ).
A.2.3.10 Carry out the procedure in duplicate.
A.2.3.11 In addition, carry out a blank test without the sample in accordance with the same procedure
(V ).
b1
A.3 Method A2
A.3.1 Reagents
Use only reagents of recognized analytical grade and only distilled water or water of equivalent purity
(grade 3 or higher grade as specified in accordance with ISO 3696).
A.3.1.1 2-Propanol (CAS RN 67-63-0), analytical grade.
A.3.1.2 Acetic acid, glacial.
A.3.1.3 Nitrogen or carbon dioxide, gas from a cylinder.
A.3.1.4 Potassium iodide solution, prepared by dissolving 500 g of potassium iodide in 500 cm of
water and storing in a dark place.
A.3.1.5 Concentrated hydrochloric acid, 36 %
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