ISO 172:1978Published

Plastics — Phenol-formaldehyde mouldings — Detection of free ammonia

Plastiques — Pièces moulées à base de phénoplastes — Recherche de la présence d'ammoniac libre

Abstract / scope

Specification of a qualitative method of detecting the presence of free ammonia or other volatile bases in phenol-formaldehyde mouldings by the exposure of an indicator paper to the vapour from a moistened powdered sample. It may be used when the absence of free ammonia is a requirement.