M/413 - Detection of PAH in oils
M/413 standardisation mandate addressed to CEN for methods of analysis to detect polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in extender oils.
Mandate M/413, addressed to CEN, requests the development of standardized methods for analyzing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in extender oils. The objective is to establish reliable and harmonized analytical techniques for detecting PAHs in oils to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance within the European market. This mandate supports improved monitoring and control of hazardous substances in oil-based products.
Purpose
The mandate M/413 aims to establish standardized methods of analysis for detecting polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in extender oils. Extender oils are used in various industrial applications, and monitoring PAH levels is important due to their potential health and environmental risks.
Standardisation request
The European Commission requests the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to develop and validate harmonized analytical methods specifically targeting the detection and quantification of PAH compounds in extender oils. This involves defining protocols that ensure reliable, reproducible, and comparable test results across different laboratories and industry sectors.
Expected deliverables
- Standardized analytical methods for the detection of PAHs in extender oils.
- Documentation of test procedures including sample preparation, detection techniques, sensitivity thresholds, and quality assurance measures.
- Guidelines to support regulatory compliance and safety assessments related to PAH content in these oils.
Context
This mandate reflects the EU’s commitment to improving chemical safety and environmental protection by addressing hazardous substances in industrial materials. The use of standardized testing methods enables consistent monitoring, regulatory enforcement, and facilitates trade by harmonizing quality criteria across member states. The decision on this mandate was considered by the CEN Board of Directors under resolution CEN/BT C70/2007.
The standardisation mandate M/413 covers methods of analysis for detecting polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in extender oils. It addresses standardisation work related to analytical techniques for ensuring the safety and compliance of oils used as extenders in industrial applications.
General Information
This European Standard specifies a procedure for the determination of the content of benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) in extender oils which are commonly used in the rubber industry for the production of tyres or parts of tyres. The method also yields the sum of the eight individual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) listed in Table 1.
The procedure has been tested and verified for the PAHs listed in Table 1 (those required by the European Commission [1]) and additional PAHs as listed in Table A.2.
Analysis of other PAHs is possible in principle, but sufficient quality assurance performed by the user is necessary to secure the analysis.
The application range for this method is from approximately 4 mg/kg to approximately 15 mg/kg for the eight individual PAHs and from approximately 0,5 mg/kg to approximately 2 mg/kg for BaP.
NOTE 1 The intended working range for this method is in the 0,1 mg/kg to 15 mg/kg range. For the lower levels precision has not yet been established.
NOTE 2 For the purposes of this European Standard, the term "% (m/m)" is used to represent the mass fraction (...).
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This European Standard specifies a procedure for the determination of the content of benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) in extender oils which are commonly used in the rubber industry for the production of tyres or parts of tyres. The method also yields the sum of the eight individual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) listed in Table 1.
The procedure has been tested and verified for the PAHs listed in Table 1 (those required by the European Commission [1]) and additional PAHs as listed in Table A.2.
Analysis of other PAHs is possible in principle, but sufficient quality assurance performed by the user is necessary to secure the analysis.
The application range for this method is from approximately 4 mg/kg to approximately 15 mg/kg for the eight individual PAHs and from approximately 0,5 mg/kg to approximately 2 mg/kg for BaP.
NOTE 1 The intended working range for this method is in the 0,1 mg/kg to 15 mg/kg range. For the lower levels precision has not yet been established.
NOTE 2 For the purposes of this European Standard, the term "% (m/m)" is used to represent the mass fraction (...).
(...)
- Standard22 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/413 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "M/413 standardisation mandate addressed to CEN for methods of analysis to detect polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in extender oils.". M/413 standardisation mandate addressed to CEN for methods of analysis to detect polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in extender oils. There are 2 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.