ISO 6796:1981

Polyglycols for industrial use — Determination of hydroxyl number — Phthalic anhydride esterification method

OVERVIEW

The hydroxy groups present in a test portion are esterified with phthalic anhydride. The excess phthalic anhydrids is hydrolyzed and the phthalic acid formed is neutralized with standard volumetric sodium hydroxide solution. If the sample contains free acidity or alkalinity a corresponding correction is made. From the corrected hydroxyl number, the apparat relative molecular mass may be calculated by a formula given.

COMMENTS

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Withdrawn - 06 Jan 2026
Edition 1981
No. of Pages 3
ICS Classification 71.080.60 Alcohols. Ethers
Committee ISO/TC 47
Available for Purchase For sale in Singapore only
Adoption ISO