SIST EN ISO 3451-4:2024
(Main)Plastics - Determination of ash - Part 4: Polyamides (ISO 3451-4:2024)
Plastics - Determination of ash - Part 4: Polyamides (ISO 3451-4:2024)
This document specifies methods for determination of the ash of polyamides, both filled and unfilled. It follows the general procedures given in ISO 3451-1.
Kunststoffe - Bestimmung der Asche - Teil 4: Polyamide (ISO 3451-4:2024)
Dieses Dokument legt Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Asche von Polyamiden sowohl mit als auch ohne Füllstoff fest. Es befolgt die in ISO 3451 1 angegebenen allgemeinen Verfahren.
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Plastiques - Détermination du taux de cendres - Partie 4: Polyamides (ISO 3451-4:2024)
Le présent document spécifie les méthodes de détermination du taux de cendres des polyamides chargés et non chargés. Il suit les modes opératoires généraux indiqués dans l’ISO 3451-1.
Polimerni materiali - Določevanje pepela - 4. del: Poliamidi (ISO 3451-4:2024)
Ta dokument določa metode za ugotavljanje pepela iz poliamidov, tako polnjenih kot nepolnjenih. Upošteva splošne postopke iz standarda ISO 3451-1.
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Overview
EN ISO 3451-4:2024 (CEN adoption of ISO 3451-4:2024) specifies laboratory methods for the determination of ash in polyamides, covering both filled and unfilled materials. The standard implements the general procedures of ISO 3451-1 and provides method-specific guidance for calcination, sulfation and treatment when flame-retardant or volatilizable additives are present. It supersedes the 2000/1998 editions and adds an automatic device option (method D) to align with the revised ISO 3451-1:2019.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope: Ash determination for polyamides (thermoplastic materials), both unfilled and filled (including glass-fibre reinforced).
- Methods referenced: Applies ISO 3451-1 methods A, C and D (direct calcination, sulfation and automatic device); method D (automatic) is newly included.
- Special procedures:
- Use of decabromobiphenyl (DBB) to volatilize brominated flame retardants and associated bromides during calcination for certain glass-fibre reinforced, flame‑retardant materials.
- Sulfation (method C) recommended when metal halides or metals might volatilize during combustion.
- Apparatus and conditions:
- Crucibles of silica, porcelain or platinum; muffle furnace capable of ~600 °C and (850 ± 50) °C or higher; fume cupboard.
- Test portion guidance (table of sample masses to obtain 5–500 mg ash) and drying of reinforced/filled samples prior to calcination.
- Reagents: Analytical grade chemicals (ammonium carbonate, ammonium nitrate, concentrated sulfuric acid) and DBB for specified cases.
- Safety: Explicit warning about DBB use - potential formation of dioxins at certain temperatures; users must follow appropriate health, safety and fume control practices.
- Results & reporting: Procedures specify expression of results and required test-report information; precision data provided in the full document.
Practical applications
- Quality control and batch acceptance for polyamide compounds and composites.
- Verification of filler loadings and glass-fiber content in production and incoming-material inspection.
- Assessment of flame-retardant formulations and their contribution to residual inorganic content.
- Recycling and material characterization to determine inorganic residue in recyclates.
- Failure analysis and R&D when formulation or additive effects on ash content are relevant.
Who uses this standard
- Materials/test laboratories, OEMs and compounders of polyamide products
- Chemical and additive suppliers
- Regulatory and compliance testing bodies
- Research, development and quality assurance teams in plastics manufacturing and recycling
Related standards
- ISO 3451-1:2019 - Plastics - Determination of ash - Part 1: General methods (normative reference)
- Other parts of the ISO 3451 series for ash determination across different plastic types
Keywords: ash determination, polyamides, plastics testing, calcination, DBB, sulfated ash, ISO 3451-4, EN ISO 3451-4:2024, glass-fibre reinforced, flame retardant, muffle furnace.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 3451-4:2024 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Plastics - Determination of ash - Part 4: Polyamides (ISO 3451-4:2024)". This standard covers: This document specifies methods for determination of the ash of polyamides, both filled and unfilled. It follows the general procedures given in ISO 3451-1.
This document specifies methods for determination of the ash of polyamides, both filled and unfilled. It follows the general procedures given in ISO 3451-1.
SIST EN ISO 3451-4:2024 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.
SIST EN ISO 3451-4:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 3451-4:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2024
Polimerni materiali - Določevanje pepela - 4. del: Poliamidi (ISO 3451-4:2024)
Plastics - Determination of ash - Part 4: Polyamides (ISO 3451-4:2024)
Kunststoffe - Bestimmung der Asche - Teil 4: Polyamide (ISO 3451-4:2024)
Plastiques - Détermination du taux de cendres - Partie 4: Polyamides (ISO 3451-4:2024)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 3451-4:2024
ICS:
83.080.20 Plastomeri Thermoplastic materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 3451-4
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.080.20 Supersedes EN ISO 3451-4:2000
English Version
Plastics - Determination of ash - Part 4: Polyamides (ISO
3451-4:2024)
Plastiques - Détermination du taux de cendres - Partie Kunststoffe - Bestimmung der Asche - Teil 4:
4: Polyamides (ISO 3451-4:2024) Polyamide (ISO 3451-4:2024)
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European foreword . 3
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ISO 3451-4
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Plastics — Determination of ash —
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Part 4:
Polyamides
Plastiques — Détermination du taux de cendres —
Partie 4: Polyamides
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
4.1 General .1
4.2 Unfilled materials .1
4.3 Filled and glass-fibre reinforced materials .2
4.4 Flame-retardant materials reinforced with glass fibre .2
5 Reagents (method C or method A in the presence of DBB) . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Procedure . 3
7.1 General .3
7.2 Test portion .3
7.3 Unfilled materials .3
7.4 Filled and glass-fibre reinforced materials .3
7.5 Materials reinforced with glass fibre containing flame-retardant antimony trioxide
and/or other volatilizable additives .3
8 Expression of results . 4
9 Precision . 4
10 Test report . 5
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