ASTM D8345
Standard Test Method for Determination of an Emission Parameter for Phthalate Esters and Other Non-Phthalate Plasticizers from Planar Polyvinyl Chloride Indoor Materials for Use in Mass Transfer Modeling Calculations
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ASTM D8345 is a technical standard that describes a test method for determining an emission parameter for phthalate esters and other non-phthalate plasticizers from planar polyvinyl chloride indoor materials. It is intended to support mass transfer modeling calculations by providing a consistent way to characterize emissions from these materials. For product evaluation, engineering review, and technical documentation, this ASTM standard helps align test results with modeling needs and more reliable comparison of indoor material performance.
Purpose of ASTM D8345
The purpose of ASTM D8345 is to define a standardized test method for measuring an emission parameter associated with plasticizers in planar PVC indoor materials. The standard is focused on phthalate esters and other non-phthalate plasticizers, making it useful where emission behavior must be quantified for modeling calculations. By using a common ASTM framework, laboratories and technical teams can generate results that are more consistent, comparable, and suitable for supporting transfer models rather than relying on informal or ad hoc measurement approaches.
Common use cases of ASTM D8345
This standard is commonly used when evaluating planar polyvinyl chloride materials intended for indoor applications and when emission data is needed for mass transfer modeling. It may be applied in product development, materials testing, compliance-related documentation, and quality control workflows involving plasticizer-containing PVC surfaces. ASTM D8345 is also relevant when comparing formulations that use different plasticizer chemistries, especially where the goal is to understand emission-related behavior under controlled testing conditions.
Why ASTM D8345 matters
ASTM D8345 matters because emission parameters can influence how indoor materials are assessed in modeling, procurement, and performance evaluation. A standard test method helps reduce ambiguity, supports repeatable laboratory practice, and makes results easier to use in technical calculations. For organizations working with PVC indoor materials, the standard can help improve consistency in data reporting, support product selection, and reduce risk when emission-related characteristics are part of specification or review requirements.
- Emission parameter measurement
- Planar PVC indoor materials
- Plasticizer-focused testing
- Mass transfer modeling support
- Consistent laboratory evaluation
- Publication Date: 2022-02-24
- Publisher: ASTM
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