ISO 15064:2010

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15064
Second edition
2010-12-01

Plastics — Aromatic isocyanates for use
in the production of polyurethanes —
Determination of the isomer ratio in
toluenediisocyanate
Plastiques — Isocyanates aromatiques pour utilisation dans la
production de polyuréthannes — Détermination du rapport des
isomères dans le diisocyanate de toluène




Reference number
ISO 15064:2010(E)
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ISO 15064:2010(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope.1
2 Normative references.1
3 Terms and definitions .1
4 Sampling .2
5 Principle .2
6 Reagents .2
7 Apparatus.3
8 Test conditions .3
9 Method A — Samples containing 5 % to 95 % of 2,6-TDI.3
10 Method B — Samples containing 0 % to 5 % of 2,6-TDI.6
Annex A (normative) Calibration curves .8

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ISO 15064:2010(E)
Foreword
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ISO 15064 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61, Plastics, Subcommittee SC 12, Thermosetting
materials.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 15064:2004), of which it constitutes a minor
revision making the following changes:
⎯ the introduction has been deleted;
⎯ the titles of Table 2 and Table 3 have been corrected;
⎯ the repeatability limit given in 9.4.1 has been modified;
⎯ in both the repeatability and the reproducibility statements in 10.4.1, “2,4-TDI” has been replaced by
“2,6-TDI”;
⎯ the clarity of the key to Figure A.2 has been improved;
⎯ the clarity of the title of Figure A.3 has been improved.

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 15064:2010(E)

Plastics — Aromatic isocyanates for use in the production of
polyurethanes — Determination of the isomer ratio in
toluenediisocyanate
WARNING — Persons using this International Standard should be familiar with normal laboratory
practice. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with
its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and to ensure compliance with any national regulatory conditions prior to use.
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies methods for the measurement of toluene-2,6-diisocyanate in mixtures of
the 2,4- and 2,6-isomers. Two methods based on infrared spectroscopy are required to give accurate results
over a broad range of isomer concentrations. Method A is applicable to TDI samples containing 5 % to 95 %
of the 2,6-isomer. Method B is applicable to TDI samples containing 0 % to 5 % of the 2,6-isomer. Both
methods are based on the quantitative measurement of absorption bands arising from out-of-plane C−H
−1 −1
deformation vibrations of the aromatic ring at 810 cm and 782 cm (12,3 μm and 13,8 μm).
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 648, Laboratory glassware — Single-volume pipettes
ISO 4787, Laboratory glassware — Volumetric instruments — Methods for testing of capacity and for use
ISO 6353-2, Reagents for chemical analysis — Part 2: Specifications — First series
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
isomer
compound having the same percentage composition and molecular mass as another compound, but differing
in chemical structure and properties
3.2
isomer content
amount of an isomer expressed as a mass percentage of the total isomer amount
3.3
TDI
toluenediisocyanate
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3.4
polyurethane
polymer prepared by the reaction of an organic di- or polyisocyanate with compounds containing two or more
hydroxyl groups
4 Sampling
Since organic isocyanates react with atmospheric moisture, take special precautions in sampling. Usual
sampling methods (for example, sampling an open drum with a thief), even when conducted rapidly, can
cause contamination of the sample with insoluble ureas; therefore, blanket the sample with a dry inert gas (e.g.
nitrogen, argon or dried air) at all times.
WARNING — Organic isocyanates are hazardous when absorbed through the skin or when the
vapours are breathed in. Provide adequate ventilation and wear protective gloves and eyeglasses.
5 Principle
5.1 Method A
In method A (5 % to 95 % 2,6-isomer), the infrared spectrum of a cyclohexane solution of the sample is
−1 −1 −1
recorded in the 770 cm to 840 cm (12 μm to 13 μm) region. The absorbance ratio of the 810 cm and
−1
782 cm bands is measured and converted to % toluene-2,6-diisocyanate from a previously established
calibration curve.
5.2 Method B
−1
In method B (0 % to 5 % 2,6-isomer), the absorbance of the 782 cm band is measured from an infrared
spectrum of an undiluted sample and then converted to % 2,6-isomer from a previously established calibration
curve.
6 Reagents
Reagent-grade chemicals shall be used in all tests. Unless otherwise indicated, it is intended that the reagents
shall conform to the specifications of ISO 6353-2. Other grades may be used, provided that it is first
determined that the reagent is of sufficiently high purity to permit its use without lessening the accuracy of the
determination.
6.1 Cyclohexane, distilled and stored over silica gel to remove traces of moisture.
6.2 Diisocyanate standards.
Pure samples of 2,4-TDI and 2,6-TDI are required for calibration. The following criteria can be used to judge
purity:
20 20
for 2,4-TDI: freezing point = 22,0 °C; n = 1,567 81; ρ = 1,218 6;
D 4
20 20
for 2,6-TDI: freezing point = 18,2 °C; n = 1,571 11; ρ = 1,227 0.
D 4
The diisocyanates can be prepared by phosgenating the corresponding pure amines and vacuum-distilling the
products. Since these diisocyanates will react with moisture and can discolour in the presence
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