ASTM D3566-03R23 - Standard Practice for Rubber—Determination of Bromine in the Presence of Chlorine by Oxygen Combustion

1.1 This practice covers the determination of bromine and chlorine in rubber.

1.2 This procedure is applicable to raw or cured NR, SBR, BR, IR, IIR, CIIR, BIIR, and EPDM rubbers and blends of these.

1.3 Iodine interferes, but substances such as Zn²⁺, S, CN⁻, and (CO₃)^{2 −} do not.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific safety precautions are given in Section 7.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.