IEC 62321-3-3:2021

Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products - Part 3-3: Screening - Polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers and phthalates in polymers by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry using a pyrolyser/thermal desorption accessory (Py/TD‑GC‑MS)

IEC 62321-3-3:2021

Name:IEC 62321-3-3:2021   Standard name:Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products - Part 3-3: Screening - Polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers and phthalates in polymers by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry using a pyrolyser/thermal desorption accessory (Py/TD‑GC‑MS)
Standard number:IEC 62321-3-3:2021   language:English and French language
Release Date:13-Sep-2021   technical committee:TC 111 - Environmental standardization for electrical and electronic products and systems
Drafting committee:WG 3 - TC 111/WG 3   ICS number:13.020.01 - Environment and environmental protection in general

IEC 62321-3-3
Edition 1.0 2021-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
HORIZONTAL PUBLICATION
PUBLICATION HORIZONTALE
Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products –
Part 3-3: Screening – Polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers
and phthalates in polymers by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry using a
pyrolyser/thermal desorption accessory (Py/TD‑GC‑MS)

Détermination de certaines substances dans les produits électrotechniques –
Partie 3-3: Détection – Diphényles polybromés, diphényléthers polybromés et
phtalates dans les polymères par chromatographie en phase gazeuse-
spectrométrie de masse par pyrolyse/thermodésorption (Py/TD‑GC‑MS)





your local IEC member National Committee for further information.

Droits de reproduction réservés. Sauf indication contraire, aucune partie de cette publication ne peut être reproduite
ni utilisée sous quelque forme que ce soit et par aucun procédé, électronique ou mécanique, y compris la photocopie
et les microfilms, sans l'accord écrit de l'IEC ou du Comité national de l'IEC du pays du demandeur. Si vous avez des
questions sur le copyright de l'IEC ou si vous désirez obtenir des droits supplémentaires sur cette publication, utilisez
les coordonnées ci-après ou contactez le Comité national de l'IEC de votre pays de résidence.

IEC Central Office Tel.: +41 22 919 02 11
3, rue de
CH-1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
About the IEC
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the leading global organization that prepares and publishes
International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies.

About IEC publications
The technical content of IEC publications is kept under constant review by the IEC. Please make sure that you have the
latest edition, a corrigendum or an amendment might have been published.

IEC publications search - webstore.iec.ch/advsearchform IEC online collection - oc.iec.ch
The advanced search enables to find IEC publications by a Discover our powerful search engine and read freely all the
variety of criteria (reference number, text, technical publications previews. With a subscription you will always
committee, …). It also gives information on projects, replaced have access to up to date content tailored to your needs.
and withdrawn publications.
Electropedia - www.electropedia.org
IEC Just Published - webstore.iec.ch/justpublished
The world's leading online dictionary on electrotechnology,
Stay up to date on all new IEC publications. Just Published
containing more than 22 000 terminological entries in English
details all new publications released. Available online and
and French, with equivalent terms in 18 additional languages.
once a month by email.
Also known as the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary

(IEV) online.
IEC Customer Service Centre - webstore.iec.ch/csc
If you wish to give us your feedback on this publication or
need further assistance, please contact the Customer Service
.
A propos de l'IEC
La Commission Electrotechnique Internationale (IEC) est la première organisation mondiale qui élabore et publie des
Normes internationales pour tout ce qui a trait à l'électricité, à l'électronique et aux technologies apparentées.

A propos des publications IEC
Le contenu technique des publications IEC est constamment revu. Veuillez vous assurer que vous possédez l’édition la
plus récente, un corrigendum ou amendement peut avoir été publié.

Recherche de publications IEC - IEC online collection - oc.iec.ch
webstore.iec.ch/advsearchform Découvrez notre puissant moteur de recherche et consultez
La recherche avancée permet de trouver des publications IEC gratuitement tous les aperçus des publications. Avec un
en utilisant différents critères (numéro de référence, texte, abonnement, vous aurez toujours accès à un contenu à jour
comité d’études, …). Elle donne aussi des informations sur adapté à vos besoins.
les projets et les publications remplacées ou retirées.

Electropedia - www.electropedia.org
IEC Just Published - webstore.iec.ch/justpublished
Le premier dictionnaire d'électrotechnologie en ligne au
Restez informé sur les nouvelles publications IEC. Just
monde, avec plus de 22 000 articles terminologiques en
Published détaille les nouvelles publications parues.
anglais et en français, ainsi que les termes équivalents dans
Disponible en ligne et une fois par mois par email.
16 langues additionnelles. Egalement appelé Vocabulaire

Electrotechnique International (IEV) en ligne.
Service Clients - webstore.iec.ch/csc

Si vous désirez nous donner des commentaires sur cette
publication ou si vous avez des questions contactez-nous:
[email protected] .
IEC 62321-3-3
Edition 1.0 2021-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
HORIZONTAL PUBLICATION
PUBLICATION HORIZONTALE
Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products –

Part 3-3: Screening – Polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers

and phthalates in polymers by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry using a

pyrolyser/thermal desorption accessory (Py/TD‑GC‑MS)

Détermination de certaines substances dans les produits électrotechniques –

Partie 3-3: Détection – Diphényles polybromés, diphényléthers polybromés et

phtalates dans les polymères par chromatographie en phase gazeuse-

spectrométrie de masse par pyrolyse/thermodésorption (Py/TD‑GC‑MS)

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.020.01; 43.040.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-1011-6

– 2 – IEC 62321-3-3:2021 © IEC 2021
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 7
3.1 Terms and definitions . 7
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 9
4 Principle . 10
4.1 Overview. 10
4.2 Principle of test . 11
5 Reagents and materials . 11
6 Apparatus . 12
7 Sampling . 12
8 Procedure . 12
8.1 General instructions for the analysis . 12
8.2 Sample preparation . 13
8.2.1 General . 13
8.2.2 Polymer sample . 13
8.2.3 Stock solution or polymer reference material . 13
8.3 Instrumental parameters . 13
8.4 Calibration . 15
8.4.1 General . 15
8.4.2 Determination of RRFs . 15
9 Calculation of PBBs, PBDEs and phthalates concentration . 16
9.1 General . 16
9.2 Determination of RF of DEHP . 17
9.3 Calculation . 17
9.3.1 Calculation of RF . 17
9.3.2 Calculation of concentration. 17
10 Precision . 18
10.1 Screening judgement . 18
10.2 Repeatability and reproducibility . 20
11 Quality assurance and control . 23
11.1 General . 23
11.2 Quality control . 23
11.2.1 Sensitivity test . 23
11.2.2 Blank test . 23
11.2.3 System stability test . 24
11.2.4 Degradation test . 24
11.2.5 RRF test . 24
11.3 Method detection limit (MDL) and limit of quantification (LOQ) . 25
12 Test report . 25
Annex A (informative) Flow chart of screening and verification test method . 26
Annex B (informative) Principle of Py/TD-GC-MS instruments . 28
Annex C (informative) Other test methods . 29

Annex D (informative) Commercially available reference solutions and materials . 30
D.1 Reference solution . 30
D.2 Polymer reference materials . 31
Annex E (informative) Sampling procedure . 33
E.1 Sample preparation using cutting tools. 33
E.2 Sample preparation using cryogenic grinding mill . 33
E.3 Accurate weighing of sample . 33
E.4 Method of sample injection . 33
Annex F (informative) Verification of the EGA thermal desorption zone . 34
Annex G (informative) Example of chromatograms . 36
Annex H (informative) Examples of RRFs . 37
Annex I (informative) Sample analysis sequence . 38
Annex J (informative) Results of international inter-laboratory study 3-3 . 39
Bibliography . 42

Figure A.1 – Flow chart for screening step and verification test step for PBDEs, PBBs
and phthalates . 26
Figure B.1 – Example of Py/TD-GC-MS instrument . 28
Figure D.1 – Sample preparation of reference materials. 32
Figure F.1 – Example of EGA thermogram of a PVC sample containing phthalates . 34
Figure F.2 – Example of EGA thermogram of a polystyrene sample containing PBDEs . 35
Figure G.1 – Total ion current chromatogram of 0,1 µg of PBBs, PBDEs and phthalates
mixture by Py/TD-GC-MS .
...

  • Relates Information
  • ISO 8130-9:1992

    ISO 8130-9:1992 - Coating powders
    09-28
  • EN 352-2:2020/FprA1

    EN 352-2:2021/oprA1:2023
    09-28
  • IEC TS 61158-4:1999

    IEC TS 61158-4:1999 - Digital data communications for measurement and control - Fieldbus for use in industrial control systems - Part 4: Data Link protocol specification Released:3/24/1999 Isbn:2831847656
    09-28
  • HD 566 S1:1990

    HD 566 S1:1998
    09-28
  • ISO 5131:1982/Amd 1:1992

    ISO 5131:1982/Amd 1:1992
    09-28
  • EN 60598-2-22:1990

    EN 60598-2-22:1996
    09-27
  • ISO 8504-2:1992

    ISO 8504-2:1992 - Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products -- Surface preparation methods
    09-27
  • EN 12165:2024

    prEN 12165:2022
    09-27
  • IEC TS 61158-6:1999

    IEC TS 61158-6:1999 - Digital data communications for measurement and control - Fieldbus for use in industrial control systems - Part 6: Application Layer protocol specification Released:3/24/1999 Isbn:2831847613
    09-27
  • ISO 4252:1992

    ISO 4252:1992 - Agricultural tractors -- Operator's workplace, access and exit -- Dimensions
    09-27