EN 1122: Determination of Cadmium for Plastics

Plastics - Determination of cadmium - Wet decomposition method

Purpose of TS EN 1122 Standard

TS EN 1122 provides a method for precisely determining the amount of cadmium present in plastics. Cadmium can be used as a stabilizer or pigment in the production of some plastics. However, due to the adverse effects of cadmium on human health, the cadmium content in such products is strictly regulated. The main objective of the standard:

Determination of Cadmium Limit Values: To ensure that products comply with the legislation.
Health and Environmental Safety: To prevent harmful effects.
International Compatibility: Ensuring the acceptance of plastic products in the global market.

Application Area

The TS EN 1122 standard is used to measure the cadmium content of plastic materials and components. Areas of application include

Packaging materials
Plastics for electrical and electronic equipment
Plastic parts in the automotive industry
Toys and children's products
Furniture and decorative plastic materials

TS EN 1122 standard is a test method used to determine the total amount of cadmium in plastics containing cadmium in the range of 10 mg Cd / kg to 3000 mg Cd / kg. The total amount of cadmium within the scope of the standard is carried out using the wet digestion method.

The method within the scope of the standard is not applied to polyfluorinated plastic materials. Wet decomposition of organic compounds in plastic products and dissolution of cadmium compounds in a sample, atomization of a solution in the flame of an atomic absorption spectrophotometer and measurement of absorbance at a wavelength of 228.8 nm.

Advantages of TS EN 1122 Standard

a) Health and Safety: Controls the toxic effects of cadmium. Ensures that consumers are offered safe products.

b) Environmental Protection: Reduces cadmium pollution in the recycling process of plastic waste. Prevents pollution of soil and water resources.

c) International Compatibility: TS EN 1122 complies with other international regulations as well as the European Union. It increases the acceptability of products in the global market.

d) Industrial Guidance: Guides plastic producers in material selection. Facilitates quality control of raw materials and products.

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