ASTM D5517-03 - 10.1.2003
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the extraction of metals from art materials using an extractant that simulates the acid potential of gastric juice. This test method is similar to the extraction method noted in Specification F963 but involves conducting extraction steps at body temperature instead of at room temperature. The extraction procedure specified in this test method is more rigorous than that noted in Specification F963.

1.2 This test method is adapted from the European Toy Safety Standard, EN 71-3:1988.

1.3 This test method differs from EN 71-3:1988 in that a solvent extraction step is not required for processing waxes or oil-based products. The rationale for this test method is discussed in Appendix X1.

1.4 This test method does not specify any specific acceptable metal level.

1.5 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D4236-26

Standard Practice for Labeling Art Materials for Chronic Health Hazards

Part 2:

Determination of antimony content--Flame atomic absorption spectrophotometric method and Rhodamine B spectrophotometric method

Part 1:

Determination of lead content--Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method and dithiazone spectrophotometric method

ISO 3856

Paints and Varnishes--Determination of Soluble Metal Content

ISO 3696

Water for Laboratory Use--Specifications

EN 71-3:1994

Safety of Toys

F963-23

Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety

E456-13a(2022)e1

Standard Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics (Includes all amendments and changes 4/16/2024).

Part 3:

Determination of barium content--Flame atomic emission spectrometric method

Part 6:

Determination of total chromium content of the liquid portion of paint--Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method

E180-03

Standard Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals (Withdrawn 2009)

Part 4:

Determination of cadmium content--Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method and polarographic method

Part 5:

Determination of hexavalent chromium content of the pigment portion of the liquid paint or the paint in powder form--Diphenylcarbazide spectrophotometric method