This standard is one of a series of standards on sampling and testing of paints, varnishes and related products. This standard specifies a method for the determination of volatile organic compound (VOC) content in paints, varnishes and their raw materials, mainly applicable to samples with expected VOC content greater than 0.1% (mass fraction) and less than 15% (mass fraction). When the VOC content is greater than 15% (mass fraction>), the relatively simple method specified in GB/T 23985 can be used to determine its content. This method assumes that the volatile matter is water or organic matter. However, other volatile inorganic compounds may also exist , which may need to be quantified by other suitable methods and taken into account for deduction in calculations.
GB/T 23986-2009 Referenced Document
GB/T 20777 Paints and varnishes Examination and preparation of samples for testing
GB/T 21862.2 Paints and varnishes.Determination of density.Part 2:Immersed body(plummet)method
GB/T 21862.3 Paints and varnishes.Determination of density.Part 3:Oscillation method
GB/T 21862.4 Paints and varnishes.Determination of density.Part 4:Pressure cup method
GB/T 3186 Paints, varnishes and raw materials for paints and varnishes. Sampling
GB/T 6283 Chemical products.Determination of water Karl.fischer method(general method)
GB/T 6750 Paints and varnishes.Determination of density.Pyknometer method
GB/T 23986-2009 history
2009GB/T 23986-2009 Paints and varnishes.Determination of volatile organic compound(VOC) content.Gas-chromatographic method