EN 14479:2004

Packaging - Flexible packaging material - Determination of residual solvents by dynamic headspace gas chromatography-Absolute method EN 14479:2004

Publication date:   Oct 20, 2004

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90.93 Standard confirmed   Oct 22, 2020

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CEN/TC 261 Packaging

European Norm

55.040   Packaging materials and accessories

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Scope

This standard describes methods for the quantitative determination of residual solvents in flexible packaging by dynamic headspace chromatography where the chemical identities of the residual solvents to be determined are known before commencing the analysis. Residues from thermal decomposition products are not within the scope of this standard.
The method is applicable to flexible packaging materials that may consist of mono- or multiplayer plastic films, paper or board, foil or combinations thereof.
This method does not apply to residual solvents with amounts lower than 0,5 mg/m².

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

80/232/EEC

Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packaged products

87/356/EEC

Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packged products (Dir. 80/232/EEC amendment)

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PUBLISHED
EN 14479:2004
90.93 Standard confirmed
Oct 22, 2020