Plastics - Vinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers - Determination of chlorine content (ISO/FDIS 1158:2025)

Kunststoffe - Vinylchloridhomopolymere und Copolymere - Bestimmung des Chlorgehalts (ISO/FDIS 1158:2025)

Plastiques - Homopolymères et copolymères de chlorure de vinyle - Dosage du chlore (ISO/FDIS 1158:2025)

Polimerni materiali - Homo- in kopolimeri vinilklorida - Določevanje klora (ISO/FDIS 1158:2025)

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Not Published
Public Enquiry End Date
30-Mar-2025
Current Stage
5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
Start Date
19-Dec-2025
Due Date
06-Feb-2026
Completion Date
23-Dec-2025

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Effective Date
08-Nov-2023

Overview

The kSIST FprEN ISO 1158:2025:2025 standard specifies standardized methods for the determination of chlorine content in vinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers. These plastics, commonly used in various industrial applications, must be accurately characterized to ensure quality and compliance. This updated ISO draft provides two validated combustion-based analytical techniques-Method A (combustion in a bomb) and Method B (combustion in a flask)-to precisely measure chlorine levels in these polymers. The standard excludes plasticizers and additives to ensure consistent results.

Developed under the oversight of ISO/TC 61/SC 9, this standard also serves as a reference method for other chlorine-containing polymer materials such as chlorinated polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride. The latest revision enhances methodological accuracy and safety, reflecting decades of progress since the 1988 edition.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Application
    Covers homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl chloride free from plasticizers and additives. Also applicable as a reference for related chlorine-containing polymers.

  • Analytical Methods

    • Method A: Combustion Bomb – Using sodium peroxide in a sealed steel bomb to oxidize the sample, followed by titration.
    • Method B: Oxygen Flask – Combustion in an oxygen-flushed flask with a platinum wire ignition system, followed by titration.
  • Reagents and Apparatus
    Use of analytical-grade reagents such as silver nitrate for titration, sodium peroxide, and nitric acid solutions. The apparatus includes combustion bombs, specialized flasks, potentiometric or Volhard titration equipment, drying ovens, and precision balances.

  • Procedural Details
    Includes sample preparation (drying and size reduction), controlled combustion, titration endpoint determination (via potentiometric or Volhard methods), and blank testing to ensure accuracy.

  • Safety Precautions
    Emphasizes operator protection during combustion processes due to the handling of reactive chemicals and high temperatures.

  • Precision and Reporting
    Defines accuracy requirements for weighing and titration, and mandates detailed documentation of test conditions and results in the test report.

Applications

The determination of chlorine content in vinyl chloride polymers is critical in:

  • Quality control and assurance in manufacturing PVC and related thermoplastics
  • Regulatory compliance and certification requiring chlorine content verification in plastics destined for electrical insulation, packaging, and construction materials
  • Research and development for polymer formulation and stability studies
  • Material specification and validation in industries such as automotive, electronics, and healthcare where precise chlorine levels influence performance and safety
  • Reference testing in labs performing comparative analysis on chlorine-containing plastic compounds

Accurate chlorine determination helps optimize production processes, ensure product consistency, and mitigate environmental impacts by controlling chlorine-based emissions.

Related Standards

  • ISO 3696: Water for Analytical Laboratory Use – Specifies the purity requirements for water used in chemical analysis.
  • ISO 6353-1: Reagents for Chemical Analysis – Provides guidance on general test methods for analytical reagents.
  • ISO 1158:1988 – The previous edition of this standard, now superseded by the 2025 revision.
  • Other ISO/TC 61 Plastics Standards – Related thermoplastics and polymer testing methodologies developed by the same technical committee.

By aligning testing practices with ISO/DIS 1158:2025, laboratories and industries can ensure adherence to internationally accepted methods, enhancing interoperability and product reliability across global markets.


Keywords: vinyl chloride polymers, chlorine content determination, plastics testing, combustion methods, analytical chemistry, potentiometric titration, Volhard titration, thermoplastic polymers, ISO 1158, PVC quality control, chlorine analysis in polymers.

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kSIST FprEN ISO 1158:2025 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Plastics - Vinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers - Determination of chlorine content (ISO/FDIS 1158:2025)". This standard covers: Plastics - Vinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers - Determination of chlorine content (ISO/FDIS 1158:2025)

Plastics - Vinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers - Determination of chlorine content (ISO/FDIS 1158:2025)

kSIST FprEN ISO 1158:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

kSIST FprEN ISO 1158:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 1158:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 1158:2025
01-marec-2025
Polimerni materiali - Homo- in kopolimeri vinilklorida - Določevanje klora (ISO/DIS
1158:2025)
Plastics - Vinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers - Determination of chlorine
content (ISO/DIS 1158:2025)
Kunststoffe - Vinylchloridhomopolymere und Copolymere - Bestimmung des
Chlorgehalts (ISO/DIS 1158:2025)
Plastiques - Homopolymères et copolymères de chlorure de vinyle - Dosage du chlore
(ISO/DIS 1158:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 1158
ICS:
83.080.20 Plastomeri Thermoplastic materials
oSIST prEN ISO 1158:2025 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

oSIST prEN ISO 1158:2025
oSIST prEN ISO 1158:2025
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International
Standard
ISO/DIS 1158
ISO/TC 61/SC 9
Plastics — Vinyl chloride
Secretariat: KATS
homopolymers and copolymers —
Voting begins on:
Determination of chlorine content
2025-01-06
Plastiques — Homopolymères et copolymères de chlorure de
Voting terminates on:
vinyle — Dosage du chlore
2025-03-31
ICS: 83.080.20
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Reagents . 1
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Test sample . 4
8 Procedure . 4
9 Expression of results . 7
10 Precision . 7
11 Test report . 7

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Foreword
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The main changes are as follows:
— Changed the scope of application of the document(see 1);
— Added the Normative references(see 2);
— Added the Terms and definitions(see 3)
— Changed the unit of concentration of nitric acid solution and added preparation method(see 5.3);
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— Changed the requirements of filter paper(see 6.8);
— Changed the test procedure for collecting the combustion-based liquid and the amount of liquid collected
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— Changed the permissible margin of the method B (see 9.2);
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DRAFT International Standard ISO/DIS 1158:2025(en)
Plastics — Vinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers —
Determination of chlorine content
WARNING — All precautions shall be taken, particularly those mentioned in the text of the present
International Standard, to protect operators from risks presented by both methods.
1 Scope
This document specifies two methods for the determination of the chlorine content of homopolymers and
copolymers of vinyl chloride, free from plasticizers or additives, namely:
— method A (combustion in a bomb);
— method B (combustion in a flask).
This document is also applicable as a reference method for the determination of chlorine content in other
chlorine-containing polymers(such as chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl chloride, chlorinated
polyethylene and Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate) without plasticizers and additives.
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 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
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
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