This test method can be used to determine small amounts of residual vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) in poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) resins. It may be possible to use it for other resins or compounds containing vinyl chloride provided there are no other volatile components present with the same retention time as vinyl chloride monomer.

Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications, this test method was withdrawn in June 2005 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

1.1 This test method can be used to determine small amounts of residual vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) in poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) resins. It may be possible to use it for other resins or compounds containing vinyl chloride provided there are no other volatile components present with the same retention time as vinyl chloride monomer.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific hazard statement, see Section 9.