Isocyanate Content of U: Rethane

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Plastic, Rubber Isocyanate Content of Urethane

Acidxbase titration by
Automatic Potentiometric Titrator
JIS K 7301 ISO 14896
Standards JIS K 1603
JIS K 1556

1.Abstract
Measurement of isocyanate content is standardized by the below quoted test
methods.
Sample liquid after dissolved in dry toluene reacts with excessive di-n-Butylamine,
and back titrate residual di-n-Butylamine with hydrochloric acid up to the endpoint.
The content of Isocyanate is calculated from titration volume.

2.Reference
1) JIS K 7301-1995 Test Method for Tri-range Isocyanic Prepolymer for
Heat-curable Urethane Elastomer
2) JIS K 1603-1985 Test Method for Polymethylene Polyphenyl Polyisocyanate
3) JIS K 1556-2006 Test Method for Tolunediisocyanate - Polyurethane raw
materials (Appendix 1)
4) ISO 14896-2006 Plastics -- Polyurethane raw materials -- Determination of
isocyanate content

3.Cautions in measurement
1) Repeated measurement lowers sensitivity of glass electrode, and regeneration
process of electrode is required each time a measurement is finished.
To regenerate the electrode, dip it in solvent once for cleaning, and then in pure
water for 10 to 60 min. (depends on how much contaminated)
2) Handle chemicals in a well ventilated room or use a draft.
3) Note that organic cyanate is harmful when its fume is absorbed through skin or
inhaled. Wear protective gloves and glasses, and work in a well ventilated room.
4) Isocyanate reacts with ambient moisture. Keep room humidity as low as possible,
preferably below 50% RH.

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4.Post-measurement care
After a series of measurements for the day is over, be sure to regenerate the
electrode according to the preceding “3. Cautions in measurement”.

5.Test equipment
Main unit:Automatic potentiometric titrator (Standard preamplifier STD-)
Electrode: Option Combination glass electrode

6.Reagent
Titrant : lmo1/L Hydrochloric acid (f=1.00)
Solvent : Dry Toluene + Isopropyl alcohol
Reagent : 2mol/L di-n-Butylamine

7.Measurement procedure
一Measurement―
1) Prepare 3g sample in a 200mL conical flask.
2) Add 20mL Toluene to dissolve the sample.
3) Add 20mL of 2mol/L di-n-Butylamine.
4) Shake to make it even, and leave it for more than 20 minutes.
5) Add 100mL of Isopropyl alcohol.
6) Titrate with lmo1/L Hydrochloric acid up to the endpoint.
7) Likewise, perform blank test.

8. Formula
Isocyanate content = ( SIZE / ( ( BL1 - EP1 ) × FA1 ) ) × K2

EP1 : Titration volume ( mL )


BL1 : Blank level ( 39.888mL )
FA1 : Titant factor ( 1.00 )
K2 : Coefficient ( 1000 )
SIZE : Sample size ( g )

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9.Example of measurement
-Ambient condition-
Room temperature:25 ℃ Humidity : 41 % Weather : Fair

- Titration parameter - - Titration curve -


Model : AT-400
Method No. : 18
Titr.mode : Auto
Intermit
Titr.form : EP Stop

[CALCU. PARA]
[TITR. PARA]
Sample Measurement
Form : EP Stop Conc1 CalcuNo. 7
Buret No. : 1 Conc1 Dim. []
Preamp : STD Conc1 EP Position 1
Detector No. : 1 Data [f(EP2-EP1)]
Dimension : pH T.Type [Back]
Max.Vol : 60.0mL Data [f(T.Vol)]
W.Time : 0s Local Blank
Direction : Auto Blank 39.888mL
Common T.Factor
K2 1000
[CTRL. PARA] Temp.Comp. [Off]

End Point No. : 1


S(dE) : 50
S(E/mL) : 100
O.Titr : 0mL
Gain : 1
S.Pot : 4.0mV
Stab. : 0.5mV/s
Delay Time : 1s
L.Time : 30s
M.Unit : 0.5mL
Separation : Off
A.Simulation : Off

(The above printout data were obtained from titration by AT-400)


≪TITR. PARA: titration parameter≫
Form: of titration/ Buret No.: the burette used in titration / Detector No.: the detector used in titration
Dimension: potential unit / Max.Vol: of titration / W.Time: before titration starts
Direction: of titration
≪CTRL. PARA: control parameter≫
End Point No.: number of EPs / S(dE): EP potential (difference) / S(E/mL): EP potential (differential)
O.Titr: over-titration / Gain: sensitivity of detection signal /S.Pot.: potential change of sampling signal
Stability: of EP potential / Delay Time: before stability check / Limit Time: of stability check
M.Unit: titration volume of data sampling / Separation: of potential / A.Simulation: redetection of EP
≪CALCU. PARA: calculation parameter≫
Conc.1 formula 1 /Conc1 Dim. Unit of conc 1/ Data: calculation formula of titration volume
T.Type: normal or back titration / Blank: blank level/Common T.Factor: selection of factor
Temp.Comp.: temperature compensation / C1(mg/mL): concentration conversion at EP1
K2: unit conversion coefficient / Conc1 EP Position: EP position at concentration 1

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-Measurement results-
Sample Titration Isocyanate
n Statistics of results
(g) (mL) content
1 3.0793 23.2391 184.96 Mean 185.41
2 3.0545 23.4141 185.41 SD 0.46
3 3.0105 23.6911 185.87 RSD 0.25 %
*The above results were obtained by 3 tests of the same sample.
* Red underline shows the data from page 3/4.

10.Summary
Urethane is dehydrated compound of amino group and alcohol group via carbonyl,
and Ethyl carbamate or Polyurethane (Urethane resin) is popularly called Uretahne.
The chemical compound Isocyanate having chemical structure of −N=C=O is also
called Isocyanic ester, which is important material for polyurethane.
The above sample test shows a good repeatability of 0.25% relative standard
deviation as the automated potentiometry is the most reliable measurement
technique.
The analysis of urethane can be easily and precisely made by any of the following
titration systems manufactured by Kyoto Electronics (KEM).

【AT-610】 【AT-510】 【AT-500N-1】

Awarded Product of Supreme • Compact and cost performance • Low cost and high performance
Technology from Kyoto City model • Easy view with back light LCD
• Easy key entry by touch panel of • PC card expands data memory for • GLP/GMP conformed model
large color LCD (8-inch wide) convenience and versatility.
• Simultaneous titration in parallel
• Both potentiometric and Karl
Fischer moisture titration
(coulometric・volumetric) can be
performed at a time.

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