BS EN 62321-8:2017

What is BS EN 62321-8 - Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products about? 

BS EN 62321-8 is the eight-part of the multi-series standard that focuses on the determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products. 

BS EN 62321-8 specifies two normative and two informative techniques for the determination of di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP), di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), benzylbutyl phthalate (BBP), di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP), di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and di-iso-decyl phthalate (DIDP) in polymers of electrotechnical products. 

Who is BS EN 62321-8 - Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products for?  

BS EN 62321-8 on the determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products is useful for: 

• Electrotechnical industries   
• Chemical laboratories   
• Chemical and environmental scientists   
• Environmental regulatory bodies  
• Professional workers and technicians who know the assembly of the product  
• Manufacturers and suppliers of electrotechnical products 

Why should you use BS EN 62321-8 - Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products?  

The widespread use of electrotechnical products has drawn increased attention to their impact on the environment. In many countries all over the world this has resulted in the adaptation of regulations affecting wastes, substances and energy use of electrotechnical products. 

BS EN 62321-8 specifies four test methods i.e., GC-MS method, IAMS technique, LC-MS technique, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py/TD-GC-MS) techniques to evaluate the test of PE (polyethylene) and PVC (polyvinyl chloride) materials containing individual phthalates between ~450 mg/kg to30 000 mg/kg as depicted in the normative and informative parts of BS EN 62321-8.  

You can use BS EN 62321-8 to determine the levels of certain substances of concern in electrotechnical products on a consistent global basis. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 62321-8:2017 supersedes BS EN 62321:2009.