BS EN 62321-3-2:2014

This standard BS EN 62321-3-2:2014 Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products is classified in these ICS categories:

• 43.040.10 Electrical and electronic equipment
• 13.020.01 Environment and environmental protection in general
• 13.020.40 Pollution, pollution control and conservation
• 31.020 Electronic components in general
• 29.020 Electrical engineering in general

Part 3-2 of IEC 62321 specifies the screening analysis of the total bromine (Br) in homogeneous materials found in polymers and electronics by using the analytical technique of combustion ion chromatography (C-IC).

This test method has been evaluated for ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), EMC (epoxy molding compound), and PE (polyethylene) within the concentration ranges as specified in Table 1.

The use of this method for other types of materials or concentration ranges outside those specified below has not been evaluated.

Table 1 – Tested concentration ranges for bromine by C-IC in various materials

Substance/element	Bromine
Parameter	Unit of measure mg/kg	Medium/material tested
		ABS	EMC	PE
Concentration or concentration range tested		124 to 890	195 to 976	96

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.