ASTM F34-13
Standard Practice for Construction of Test Cell for Liquid Extraction of Flexible Barrier Materials

Standard No.

ASTM F34-13

Release Date

2013

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F34-13(2018)

Latest

ASTM F34-13(2023)

Scope

5.1 Knowledge of extractives from flexible barrier materials may serve many useful purposes. A test cell constructed as described in this practice may be used for obtaining such data. Another test cell has been found equivalent to the one described in this practice. See the appendix for the source of the alternate cell.

5.2 United States Federal Regulations 21CFR 176.170 (d)(3), 21CFR 177.1330 (e)(4), 21CFR 177.1360 (b), 21CFR 177.1670 (b), and 21CFR Appendix VI (b) cite this standard practice as the basis for determining the amount of extractables from the surface of a package or multilayer film or modified paper in contact with food. In some cases, it is the only practice defined for this purpose. No alternative detail is given in the regulations for conducting extractions.

5.3 Test Method D4754 is not an equivalent to this test method. It is for two-sided extraction of films having the same material on both of the exposed surfaces of the film.

1.1 This practice covers the construction of test cells which may be used for the extraction of components from flexible barrier materials by suitable extracting liquids, including foods and food simulating solvents.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 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.

ASTM F34-13 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D4754 Standard Test Method for Two-Sided Liquid Extraction of Plastic Materials Using FDA Migration Cell

ASTM F34-13 history

• 2023 ASTM F34-13(2023) Standard Practice for Construction of Test Cell for Liquid Extraction of Flexible Barrier Materials
• 2018 ASTM F34-13(2018) Standard Practice for Construction of Test Cell for Liquid Extraction of Flexible Barrier Materials
• 2013 ASTM F34-13 Standard Practice for Construction of Test Cell for Liquid Extraction of Flexible Barrier Materials
• 2002 ASTM F34-02(2007) Standard Practice for Construction of Test Cell for Liquid Extraction of Flexible Barrier Materials
• 2002 ASTM F34-02 Standard Practice for Construction of Test Cell for Liquid Extraction of Flexible Barrier Materials
• 1998 ASTM F34-98 Standard Practice for Construction of Test Cell for Liquid Extraction of Flexible Barrier Materials
• 1980 ASTM F34-76(1980)e1 Standard Test Method for Liquid Extraction of Flexible Barrier Materials