BST BS*TSO*LOb3E 94 MM Lbe4bb9 0452320 S23 mm BRITISH STANDARD BS ISO 10636 : 1994 Implementation of ISO 10636 : 1994 Photography — Processing chemicals — | Specifications for anhydrous sodium thiosulfate and sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate —— We eee a ie “Ea ee SE Sa ee | Copyright by the Eritish tendards Institution Fed Nov 25 D414: 2005,BST BS*ISO*10b36 94 MM Lb24bb9 0452321 YET mm BS ISO 10636 : 1994 Committees responsible for this British Standard ‘The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical Committee (CPW/14, Photographic chemicals and processing, upon which the following bodies were represented: [British Institute of Non-destructive Testing, British Photographic Association ‘Chemical Industries Association Department of the Environment (Water Directorate) Royal Photographic Society This British Standard, having been prepared under the ‘ivection ofthe Consumer Products and Services Sector Board (W), was publishes lander the authorty of the Amendments issued since publication ‘Standards Board and comes no effect on Amd.No. | Date ‘Text affected 15 March 1995, enst 1096 ‘The folowing BS! references telate tothe work on this _ andar Commitee reference CPM/4 Draft for comment 01/4874 DC — ISBN 0 590 230160 Copyright by the Eritish Standards institution Yd Nov 25 D449 2005BSI BS#ISO*xL0b3b 94 MM Lbe4bbS 0452322 3Tb BS ISO 10636 : 1994 Copyright by the Eritish Standards institution Yd Nov 25 D449 2005 National foreword ‘This British Standard reproduces verbatim ISO 10036 : 1994 and implements it as, the UK national standard. It supersedes BS 3301 : 1978 and BS 3302 : 1978 which are withdrawn. ‘This British Standard is published under the direction of the Consumer Products and Services Sector Board whose Technical Committee CPM/14 has the responsibility to: = aid enquirers to understand the text; = present to the responsible international committee any enquiries on Interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep UK interests informed; ~ monitor related intemational and European developments and promulgate them in the UK. NOTE, Internatioral and Buropean Standards, aswell as overseas standards are available from Customer Service, BI, 960 Chiswick High load, London WA 4AL, ‘Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from. legal obligations.BSI BS#ISO*10636 94 MM Lb24bb9 0452323 232 mm Copyright by the Eritish Standards institution Yd Nov 25 D449 2005 INTERNATIONAL Iso STANDARD 10636 Fist edition 1994:05-01, Photography — Processing chemicals — Specifications for anhydrous sodium thiosulfate and sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate Photographie — Produits chimiques pour traitement — Spécifications relatives au thiosulfate de sodium anhyare et au thiosulfate de sodium peniahydraté Reference number 180 10630:12946)BSI BS*ISO*}0636 94 MM 2b24bb9 0452324 179 ISO 10636:1994(E) Foreword ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standaids bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which @ technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. Intemational organizations, governmental ‘end non-governmental, in liison with ISO, also take part in the work. 'SO. collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission {IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the rember bodies for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. International Standard ISO 10636 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 42, Photography. This first edition cancels and replaces |SO 419:1972 and ISO 3300:1976 [Align resene. Uiessetharwte specie. no oat of this pubcstion mey be reproduced ‘or utizd n any frm orby any means, slacronc or mechanical, cluding photocopying rd Miron, athe porrnon a wang tom to pusher pnereoeyee Intrnasonl Organcatin for Standardization Case Postale 66» CH 121! Gondve 20 * Switzerland Protea in Switzonand Copyright by the Eritish Standards institution Yd Nov 25 D449 2005Copyright by the Eritish Standards institution Yd Nov 25 D449 2005 BST BS*ISO*10b3b 94 MM 1b24b69 0452325 005 mm ISO 10636:1994(E) Introduction 0.1. This International Standard is one of a series thet establishes criteria of purity for chemicals used in processing photographic matenals. General test methods and procedures cited in this International Standard are compiled in parts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 of ISO 10349. This International Standard is intended for use by individuals with a work: ing knowledge of analytical techniques, which may not always be the case, Some of the procedures utilize caustic, toxic or otherwise hazardous chemicals. Safe laboratory practice for the handling of chemicals requires the use of safety glasses or goggles, rubber gloves and other protective ‘apparel such as face masks or aprons where appropriate. Normal pre- cautions required in the performance of any chemical procedure are to be exercised at all times but care has been taken to provide warnings for hazardous materials. Hazard warnings designated by a letter enclosed in angle brackets, <>, are used as a reminder in those steps detailing hand- ling operations and are defined in ISO 10349-1. More detailed information regarding hazards, handiing and use of these chemicals may be available from the manufacturer. 0.2 This International Standard provides chemicel and physical require ments for the suitability of @ photographicgrede chemical. The tests cor relate with undesirable photographic effects. Purty requirements are set {as low as possible consistent with these photographic effects. These crt teria are considered the minimum requirements necessary to assure suf- ficient purty for use in photographic processing solutions, except that if ‘the purity of a commonly avaiable grade of chemical exceeds photo- graphic processing requirements and if there is no economic penalty in its Use, the purity requirements have been set to take advantage of the availabilty of the higher-quality material. Every effort has been made to keep the number of requirements to a minimum. Inert impurities are lim- ited to amounts which will not unduly reduce the assay. All tests are per formed on semples "as received” to reflect the condition of meterials, furnished for use. Although the ultimate criterion for suitability of such a chemical is its successful performance in an appropriate use test, the shorter, more economical test methods described in this International Standerd are generally adequate. Assay procedures have been included in all cases where a satisfactory method ie available. An effective assay requirement serves not only as 2 safeguard of chemical purty but also as @ valuable complement to the identity test. Identity tests have been included whenever a possibilty ex- ists that another chemical or mixture of chemicals could pass the other tests.BSI BS*ISO*10b36 94 MM Lb24bb9 O4S2326 TH) Mm ISO 10636:1994(E) All requirements listed in clause 4 are mandatory. The physical appear- ance of the material and any footnotes are for general information only and are not part of the requirements, 0.3 Efforts have been made to employ tests which are capable of being run in any normally equipped laboratory and, wherever possible, to avoid tests which require highly specialized equipment or techniques. Instru- mental methods have been specified only as alternative methods or alone in those cases where no other satisfactory method is available, Over the past few years, great improvements have been made in instru: mentation for various analyses. Where such techniques have equivalent cr greater precision, they may be used in place of the tests described in thio Internetionel Standard, Correlation of such elteretive procedures with the given method is the responsiblity of the user. In case of disagreement in results. the method called for in the specification shall prevail. Where @ requirement states “to pass test”, however, eltemative methods shall not be used. Copyright by the Eritish Standards institution Yd Nov 25 D449 2005BSI BS*ISO*10b3b 94 MH Lb24bb9 0452327 988 a INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 1SO 10636:1994(E) Photography — Processing chemicals — Specifications for anhydrous sodium thiosulfate and sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate 1 Scope This International Stenderd specifics the purity re quirements and describes the tests for photographic- grade anhydrous sodium thiosulfate and sodium ‘thiosulfate pentahydrate. 2 Normative references The following standards contain provisions which, ‘through reference in this text, constitute provisions cf this International Standard, At the time of publi- ‘cation, the editions indicated wore valid, Al standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged 10 investigate the possibilty of applying the most re- cent editions of the standards indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO maintain registers of cur- rently valid International Standards, ISO 10349-1:1982, Photography — Photograchio- grade chemicals — Test methods — Part 1 Generel. ISO 10349-8:1992, Photography — Photographic- grade chemicals — Test methods — Part 3: Deter mination of matter insoluble in ammonium hydroxide solution. 1SO 10349-5:1992, Photography — Photographio- grade chemicals — Test methods — Part 5: Deter- ‘ination of heavy metals and iron content. Copyright by the Erilish Standards institution Yd Nov 25 D449 2005 180 10349-7:1992, Photography — Photogrophic- grade chemicals — Test methods — Part 7: Deter- ‘mination af alkalinity or acidity. 1S 10349-10:1992, Photography — Photographic- ‘grade chemicels — Test methods — Part 10: Deter- ‘mination of sulfide content. 3 General 3.1. Physical properties Anhydrous sodium thiosulfate (Na,S_0,) exists in the form of @ white powder and has a relative molecular mass of 158,09. Sodium thiosulfate pentehydrate (Na,S,0, 5H,0) exists in the form of colourless crys- tals and has a relative molecular mass of 246,14 3.2 Hazardous propertice Sodium thiosulfate is not hazardous when handled with normal precautions. Refer to the manufacturer for additional information, 3.3 Storage Store in closed containers away from heat and moisture. 4 Requirements A summary of the requirements is shown in table 1ISO 10636:1994(E) BSI BS*ISO*LOb3b 94 MM 1624669 0452328 814 Table 1 — Summary of requirements Test mit ‘Subslause International Standard in which test method is siven Assay NaS:03 97 % nd erin mn 180 10836 'NapS,03-5H,0 98% tnd min, ma SO 10636 101 9% (mm) max ay 180 10896 Insoluble matter (as precipitate of (0.4 6 bv max. tNayS.03) 72 'sO 103493 calcium, magnesium and ammonium hydroxides) 0,2 % tnvm) max, {NazS,0>-54,0) 72 ISO 103493 Heavy metals (as Pb) 0,002 9% mf) max. Na;S,0,) 73 so 103495 0,001 % (fm) max. iNa;S,0,5H,0) 73 (so 1049-5 Iron tas Fe) 0,008 % (mim) max. (Na;S203) 74 ISO 10348-5 0,008 4 (mf) max. (NapS,03-SH0) 74 ISO 10349-5 ‘Alkalinity (as NeOH) 0,06 % mim) max. 78 Iso 10349-7 Acidity (as H,SO.) 0.01 % (nimi onax 76 Iso 10349-7 Sulfide (as S$?) 0,000 6 % wm) max. {NayS;03) 1 Iso 10349-10 0.000 4 % mn) man. {NozSq0y 5H,0) 2 180 1949-10 pH value 651095 78 ISO 10636 Appearance of solution Clear and free from insoluble matter except for a sight flocculence 78 'SO 10886 NOTE — mim = massimass 5 Reagents and glassware All reagents, materials and glassware shall conform to the requirements specified in ISO 10349-1 unless otherwise noted. The hazard werning symbols used a a reminder in those steps detailing handling oper- ations are defined in ISO 10349-1. These symbols are Used to provide information to the user and are not meant to provide conformance with hazardous label- ling requirements as these vary from country to ‘county. 6 Sampling ‘See SO 10349-1 Copyright by the Eritish Standards institution Yd Nov 25 D449 2005 7 Test methods 7A Assay TAA Specification For anhydrous sodium thiosulfate, Na,$,O3 shall be 97 9% (n/n) min. the content of For sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate, the content of NayS,036H;0 hall bo 99 % (nvm) min, ond 101 % (m/m} max.BSI BS*ISO*10b3b 94 MM L624bb9 0452329 750 7A.2 Reagents 7.1.2.1 Neutral formaldehyde solution (DANGER: <$>)", 37% 7.1.22 lodine, standard volumetric solution of 0,08 mol! (12,7 gil Weigh, to the nearest 0,001 g, 12.7 g of freshly sub- limed iodine into a tared weighing flask. Add 36 g of potassium iodide and 100 mi of water. After solution is complete, add three drops of hiydiochiuric avid, aid dilute to 1 litre in a volumetric flask at 20 °C. From the mass of iodine, m, calculate the concentratir = m/254 7.123. Salicylic acid solution, 1 % (10 of) Prepare a solution of 1 g of salicylic acid in 100 mi of water. 7.1.24 Starch indiestor solution, 5 g/l Stir 5g of soluble starch with 100 ml of 1% salicylic acid solution (7.1.2.3). Then add 300 mi to 400 ml of boiling water and boil until the starch dissolves. Finally, dilute to 1 litre with water. 7.1.3 Procedure Weigh, to the nearest 0,001 a, a test portion of about 0,6 g of Na,$,0, or 1,0 g of Na,S,0,.5H,0. Transfer 10.2 conical flask and dissolve in about 50 mi of water, Add ml of formaldehyde solution (7.1.2.1) (} and trate with the standard lodine solution (7.1.2.2). Add 5 ml of the starch indicator Solution (7.1.2.4) near the ond of tho titration (slow discharges of yellow iodine colour) and continue titrating until the blue colour produced at the endocint remains for at least 1 min 7.1.4 Expression of results The assay for anhydrous sodium thiosulfate, ex- pressed as a percentage by mass of Na,S,0,, is given by 31,8¢;Vim The assay for sodium thiosulfete pentahydrete, ex- pressed as a percentage by mass of NayS,0,5H,0, is given by 49,6-0-Vim ISO 10636:1994(E) where 4 18 the actual concentration, in moles per lite, of the iodine solution (7.1.2.2); Vis the volume, in miliitres, of the iodine solution (7.1.2.2) used for titrations; m is the mass, in grams, of the test portion; 31,6. is the conversion factor of the equivalent mass of anhydrous sodium thiosulfate (Na,S,03) per mole of iodine fie. 158,1 x 2) x the conversion factor for mililitres to litres (.. 0,001} x 100 (for percentage): 49,6. is the conversion factor of the equivalent mass of sodium thiosulfate pentanydrate (Na,S,035H,0) per mole of iodine (i. 268.2. x 2) « the conversion factor for millilitres to litres (i.e. 0,001) x 100 for percentage} 7.2. Insoluble matter (as a precipitate of calcium, magnesium and ammonium hydroxides) 7.2.1 Specification Maximum content of insoluble matter for anhydrous sodium thiosulfate shall be 0,4 % (mm) Maximum content of insoluble matter for sodium thioculfate pentahydrate hall be 0,2 96 (nvm) 72.2 Procedu Determine the percentage of insoluble matter in ac- cordance with ISO 103493 7.3 Heavy metals content 7.3.1 Specification Maximum content of heavy metels for anhydrous sodium thiosulfate shall be 0,002 % (m/m) Maximum content of heavy metals for sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate shall be 0,001 % (m/m) 732 Procedure NOTE 1 The standard for the ion test (7.4) is prepared in the same way as the heavy metale standard 1} Hazard warning codes ere defined in ISO 10349-1:1992, clause 4 2) Commercially available enalysed reagent is recommended. If solutions ave to be prepared, see any quantitative analytical Chemistry text. It is recommenced that Sel prepared iocine solutions be standercized before use Copyright by the ritish Standards institution Yd Nov 25 D449 2005BSI BS*ISO*1063b 94 MM 1624669 0452330 472 mm ISO 10636:1994(E) Determine the percentage of heavy metals in accord- ance with ISO 10349-5. Use a test portion of 1.90 9 to 210g of Na,S,0, of 399 to 41g of NayS,0y5H,0. prepared in accordance with ISO 103496:1992, 7.3. Use 4 mi of heavy metals standard prepared in accordance with ISO 103496;1992, 8.1.2. 7A tron 7.4.1 Specification Maximum content of iron for anhydrous. sodium thiosulfate shall be 0,005 % (mim) Maximum content of iron for sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate shall be 0,003 % (m/n). 7.42 Procedure Determine the percentage of iron in accordance with ISO 103495, Use a test portion of 0,90 g to 1,109 of the sample prepared in accordance ‘with ISO 103496:1992, 7.3. For Ne,S,O3, use 5 mi of iron standard; for NayS,0,5H;0, use 3 mi of iron stan- Gard. Prepare the iron standard in accordance with ISO 10349-6:1992, 8.1.2 7.5. Alkalinity (as NaOH) 7.5.1 Specification Maximum alkalinity content for anhydrous sodium thiosulfate shall be 0,06 % (mn Maximum alkalinity content for sodium thiosulfate entahydrate shall be 0,06 96 (nv). 78.2 Procedure Prepare @ sample in accordence with ISO 10349-7 using a test portion of 4,9 g to 5,1 g, If the prepared sample turns pink when the indicator is added, deter- mine the percentage alkalinity as sodium hydroxide using ¢ factor K equal to 4,00 in the calculation. 7.6 Acidity (as H,S0,) 7.6.1 Specification Maximum acidity content for anhydrous sodium thiosulfate shall be 0,01 9% (n/n). Maximum acidity content for socium thiosulfate pentahydrate shall be 0,01 % (n/m) 4 Copyright by the Eritish Standards institution Yd Nov 25 D449 2005 7.6.2. Procedure if the prepared sample in the alkalinity determination remains clear when indicator is added, determine the percentage acidity as sulfunc acid in accordance with ISO 10349-7. Use a factor K equel to 4,90 in the cal culation, 7.7 Sulfide content (as S*") 7.1.1 Specification ‘Maximum content of sulfur for anhydrous sodium thiosulfate shall be 0,000 6 % (m/m) Maximum content of sulfur for sodium thiosulfate pentahyarate shall be 0,000 4 % im/m) 7.12. Procedure Determine the percentage of sulfide in accordance with ISO 10349-10. Use 2 test portion of 0,90 g to 110g of NaS,0, or 1,50g to 1,709 of Na,S_0,,5H,O, prepared in accordance with clause 7 of ISO 10349-10:1992. NOTE 2 When analysing S in N2,S;03, the semple ‘weight and the volume of sulfide solution should be halt of the valuet preteribed in ISO 10349-10:1992, table 1 (ro. spectively 7.8 pH value 7.8.1 Specification The pH of the solution shall be between 6,5 and 9,6. 7.82 Apparatus 7.82.1 Electronic pH-meter, equipped with 3 glass electrode and standard reference electrode. 7.82 Procedure Weigh, to the nearest 0,1 g, 10.9 of the anhydrous sodium thiosulfate sample or 20g of the sodium ‘thiosulfate pentahydrate sample. Dissolve in 80 mi of freshiy boiled and coved water, and dilute to 100 rm Measure the oH of the solution at 20 °C, using the pH-meter (7.8.2.1) in accordance with the manufac. turer's instructions,BSI BS*ISO*10b3b 94 MM 1b24bb9 0452331 309 a 7.9 Appearance of solution 7.9.1 Specification ‘The solution shall be clear and free from insoluble matter except for a slight flocculence Copyright by the Eritish Standards institution Yd Nov 25 D449 2005 1SO 10636:1994(E) 7.9.2 Procedure Prepare a solution containing 200 g of the anhydrous semple or 40,0 g of the pentahydrate sample per litre ‘of water and examine for clanty and sediment.BST BS*ISO*}0b3b 54 MM 1524669 0452332 245 Me BS ISO 10636 : 1994 BSI — British Standards Institution BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British ‘Standards, It prosents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the international level, It is incorporated by Royal Charter, Contract requirements A British Standard does not purport to include al the necessary provisions of a eantract, Users of British Standards are responsible for thelr correct application. 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