DIN EN 13628-2 2003-01 PDF

Full title and description

DIN EN 13628-2:2003-01 — Packaging; Flexible packaging material — Determination of residual solvents by static headspace gas chromatography — Part 2: Industrial methods. This is the German version (Deutsche Fassung) of EN 13628-2:2002 and specifies rapid, single‑injection headspace GC procedures commonly used for routine quality control of residual solvents in flexible packaging materials.

Abstract

This standard describes industrial (rapid) static headspace gas chromatography methods for monitoring residual solvent levels in the manufacture of flexible packaging materials. The procedures use a single headspace injection and are intended for routine quality control; because extraction is incomplete with the single‑injection approach, reported values may be lower than absolute contents determined by the more exhaustive methods in Part 1. Test conditions, sample preparation, and reporting conventions are given to support consistent QC results in production environments.

General information

• Status: Published (German version of EN 13628-2:2002; active as published).
• Publication date: 2003-01 (January 2003).
• Publisher: DIN — Deutsches Institut für Normung (German version of EN 13628-2:2002).
• ICS / categories: 55.040 — Packaging materials and accessories.
• Edition / version: DIN EN 13628-2:2003-01 (German adoption of EN 13628-2:2002).
• Number of pages: 12 pages (concise industrial-method specification).

Scope

The standard applies to unambiguous, rapid static headspace GC methods for determining residual solvents in flexible packaging materials in industrial/production quality control. It covers sample handling, headspace generation, injection and chromatographic conditions applicable to a single‑injection approach and explains limitations (incomplete extraction compared with Part 1). It does not cover exhaustive laboratory methods intended to determine absolute solvent content nor ancillary packaging components beyond flexible materials.

Key topics and requirements

• Static headspace gas chromatography procedures tailored for rapid, single‑injection industrial QC.
• Sample preparation and headspace generation conditions for flexible packaging materials.
• Chromatographic parameters and recommended reporting conventions for residual solvent monitoring.
• Limitations of single‑injection headspace (values may underestimate absolute solvent content; Part 1 describes exhaustive determination).
• Marking and documentation requirements to ensure traceability of QC results in production.

Typical use and users

Intended for packaging manufacturers, quality control laboratories, and product assurance teams that need a standardized, rapid method to monitor residual solvents during production of flexible packaging films and laminates. Also used by regulatory/compliance staff and procurement to specify acceptance criteria for supplier testing. The format and brevity make it well suited to routine QC rather than exhaustive forensic analysis.

Related standards

EN 13628-2:2002 (base document) / DIN EN 13628-2:2003-01 (German version). Part 1 of EN 13628-2 (or the relevant Part 1 reference) describes exhaustive laboratory methods for absolute residual solvent determination and should be consulted when full extraction or legal compliance limits are required. The standard sits within the packaging testing family and is associated with other test methods for packaging chemistry and migration testing (ICS 55.040).

Keywords

residual solvents; static headspace; gas chromatography; flexible packaging; industrial QC; headspace GC; EN 13628-2; DIN; packaging materials.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN EN 13628-2:2003-01 is the German version of EN 13628-2:2002 and defines industrial static headspace gas chromatography methods (single‑injection) for monitoring residual solvents in flexible packaging materials.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers sample handling, headspace generation, chromatographic conditions and reporting conventions for rapid, routine QC by single‑injection static headspace GC. It does not replace exhaustive laboratory methods (see Part 1) and is not intended for complete solvent extraction analyses.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Packaging manufacturers, in‑plant QC and analytical labs, product compliance teams, and purchasers who require a standardized industrial test method for residual solvent monitoring in flexible packaging.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: This entry describes the DIN publication dated 2003-01 (German version of EN 13628-2:2002). For the most recent status, corrigenda or superseding revisions, consult the national standards body (DIN) or the official EN/ISO catalogue — national catalogues or the publisher should be checked for any later updates.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2 (industrial/static headspace methods) of the EN 13628-2 series addressing residual solvent determination in packaging; related parts (e.g., Part 1) cover more exhaustive/laboratory methods. It is part of the broader family of packaging test standards under ICS 55.040.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Residual solvents; headspace GC; flexible packaging; industrial methods; quality control; EN 13628-2; DIN; packaging testing.