Test Method: SATRA TM345

Solvent soluble matter in polymeric materials

August 1996

SCOPE

This method is intended to determine the amount of soluble matter present in a material. The method is mainly applicable to polymeric materials. The type of matter extracted will depend on the material and the solvent being used.

PRINCIPLE

Granules cut from a specimen are extracted with hot solvent using the soxhlet method. After a predetermined time the extract is dried and weighed to give a measure of the amount of solvent extractable matter present in the material.

REFERENCES

This Test Method does not reference any additional Standards or Test Methods.

HISTORY

First issued August 1996.

AVAILABILITY

This test method is available to members and non-members.

PRICE (ex. VAT)

This price is for a printed copy of the Test Method.

• Members: £75
• Non-members: £215

TYPE

• Composition

USAGES

• Solings - polyurethane
• Solings - PVC, TR and other thermoplastic
• Solings - rubber, EVA and other crosslinked