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ISO 15039 standard for industrial polyacrylamide

November 30, 2025
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Introduction: The Importance of Standardization in the Polymer Industry

Polyacrylamide (PAM) is one of the most widely used industrial polymers and is employed in water treatment, the oil and gas industry, paper manufacturing, and other sectors. The international standard ISO 15039 governs the technical and quality requirements for this important product. This article provides a detailed analysis of the requirements of this standard and their impact on the quality and safety of polyacrylamide products.

Part 1: A complete introduction to ISO 15039

1.1 History and purpose of the collection

ISO 15039 was developed in 2007 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has the following purpose:

  • Ensuring the consistency of product specifications

  • Establishing precise quality standards

  • Safety and performance standards for industrial polyacrylamide have been published.

1.2 Standard application area

This standard applies to various industrial polyacrylamides, including:

  • Anionic polyacrylamide

  • Cationic polyacrylamide

  • Non-ionic polyacrylamide is used.

Part Two: Technical Requirements and Basic Standards

2.1 Physical and chemical properties

ISO 15039 defines the following parameters:

  • Degree of polymerization     : from 10,000 to 20,000,000

  • Residual acrylamide content     : maximum 0.05%

  • Viscosity of a 1% solution     : 3-50 cP at 25 °C

  • The pH value of non-ionic solutions ranges     from 5.0 to 7.5.

2.2 Testing and quality control methods

  • Determination of molar mass     : viscosity method

  • Determination of residual acrylamide by high-performance liquid chromatography     :

  • Solubility test     : in deionized water

  • Density determination     : using a thermometer

Part Three: Safety and Environment

3.1 Treatment of Acrylamide Residues

Because acrylamide is toxic and carcinogenic, this standard applies:

  • Set a precise limit.

  • Recommended methods for reducing this phenomenon in the production process

  • Safe storage conditions were established.

3.2 Environmental factors

  • biodegradability of the final product

  • Impacts on aquatic ecosystems

  • Safe waste disposal methods

Part Four: The ISO 15039 Certification Process

4.1 Key Steps

  1. Initial assessment of the quality system

  2. Sampling and testing of products

  3. Review       of the   production process

  4. certificate

  5. Regular monitoring

4.2 Advantages of obtaining a certificate

  • Improving product quality

  • Improvement of international   reputation

  • Entry into the global market

  • Improving customer satisfaction

Section 5: Industrial Applications     of Standard   Polyacrylamide  

5.1 Water treatment industry

  • Blood clotting factors and agents that promote blood clotting

  • Reduction of water turbidity

  • Removal of   heavy metals

5.2 Oil and gas industry

  • Increase in the oil recovery factor

  • Control of  drilling fluid viscosity 

  • Friction reduction in pipelines

5.3 Paper industry

PolyacrylamideConclusion: The influence     of ISO     15039 on the future development of the polyacrylamide industry

ISO 15039 plays a key role in the development of the polyacrylamide production industry. Compliance with this standard is mandatory.

  • Product quality is guaranteed.

  • Improving consumer safety

  • Industrial performance has improved.

  • Environmental pollution is reduced.

Understanding the requirements of this standard will enable polyacrylamide manufacturers and consumers to take measures to promote sustainable development in the industry.