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Milk - Determination of freezing point - Thermistor cryoscope method (Reference
method) (ISO 5764:2009)
Milch - Bestimmung des Gefrierpunktes - Thermistor-Kryoskop-Verfahren
(Referenzverfahren) (ISO 5764:2009)
Lait - Détermination du point de congélation - Méthode au cryoscope à thermistance
(Méthode de référence) (ISO 5764:2009)
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SIST EN ISO 5764:2009
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 5764
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2009
ICS 67.100.10 Supersedes EN ISO 5764:2002
English Version
Milk - Determination of freezing point - Thermistor cryoscope
method (Reference method) (ISO 5764:2009)
Lait - Détermination du point de congélation - Méthode au Milch - Bestimmung des Gefrierpunktes - Thermistor-
cryoscope à thermistance (Méthode de référence) (ISO Kryoskop-Verfahren (Referenzverfahren) (ISO 5764:2009)
5764:2009)
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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 5764:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34 "Agricultural food
products" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 302 “Milk and milk products - Methods of
sampling and analysis” the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by November 2009.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 5764:2002.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
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Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 5764:2009 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 5764:2009 without any modification.


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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 5764
IDF
108
Third edition
2009-05-01

Milk — Determination of freezing point —
Thermistor cryoscope method (Reference
method)
Lait — Détermination du point de congélation — Méthode au cryoscope
à thermistance (Méthode de référence)




Reference numbers
ISO 5764:2009(E)
IDF 108:2009(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Foreword. v
1 Scope .1
2 Normative references .1
3 Terms and definitions .1
4 Principle.2
5 Reagents.2
6 Apparatus .3
7 Sampling.4
8 Calibration of the thermistor cryoscope .4
9 Preparation of test sample.5
9.1 Preparation .5
9.2 Sample condition.6
10 Procedure .6
10.1 Preliminary checks .6
10.2 Routine calibration check .6
10.3 Determination.6
11 Calculation and expression of results.7
11.1 Calculation.7
11.2 Expression of results .7
12 Precision.7
12.1 Interlaboratory test .7
12.2 Repeatability.7
12.3 Reproducibility.7
13 Test report .8
Annex A (informative) Interlaboratory trial on bovine milk.9
Annex B (informative) Interlaboratory trial on raw ovine and caprine milk .11
Annex C (informative) Guidelines for the application of routine thermistor cryoscope methods .13
Annex D (informative) Adjustment of the freezing point value used as the reference for genuine
milk.16
Bibliography .17

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Foreword
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rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard ISO 5764⎪IDF 108 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products,
Subcommittee SC 5, Milk and milk products, and the International Dairy Federation (IDF). It is being published
jointly by ISO and IDF.
This third edition of ISO 5764⎪IDF 108 cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 5764⎪IDF 108:2002), the
scope of which has been technically revised.

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Foreword
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International Standard ISO 5764⎪IDF 108 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products,
Subcommittee SC 5, Milk and milk products, and the International Dairy Federation (IDF). It is being published
jointly by ISO and IDF.
All work was carried out by the Joint IDF-ISO Action Team on Water, of the Standing Committee on Main
components in milk, under the aegis of its project leader, Mrs. S. Orlandini (IT).
This edition of ISO 5764⎪IDF 108 cancels and replaces ISO 5764⎪IDF 108:2002, the scope of which has been
technically revised.

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Milk — Determination of freezing point — Thermistor cryoscope
method (Reference method)
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies a reference method for the determination of the freezing point of raw
bovine milk, heat-treated whole, reduced fat and skimmed bovine milk, as well as raw ovine and caprine milk,
by using a thermistor cryoscope.
The freezing point can be used to estimate the proportion of extraneous water in milk. Calculation of the
amount of extraneous water is subject to daily and seasonal variations, and is not within the scope of this
International Standard.
Results obtained from samples with a titratable acidity exceeding 20 ml of 0,1 mol/l sodium hydroxide solution
per 10 g of non-fat solids are not representative of the original milk.
NOTE 1 Sterilization and vacuum pasteurization can affect the freezing point of milk (see Reference [5]).
NOTE 2 The method uses plateau-timed instruments. For routine measurements, other thermistor cryoscope methods,
i.e. fixed time procedures, can be used. Guidelines for the application of other procedures are given in Annex C.
NOTE 3 The limit value mentioned for the titratable acidity in Clause 1 and 9.2 applies to bovine milk. It is possible that
the limit values for ovine and caprine milk are higher.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods
1)
ISO 6091, Dried milk — Determination of titratable acidity (Reference method)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
freezing point of milk
temperature value obtained using the method specified in this International Standard
NOTE The freezing point is expressed in millidegrees Celsius.

1) Equivalent to IDF 86.
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4 Principle
A test sample of milk is supercooled to an appropriate temperature. Crystallization is induced by means
sufficient to cause an instantaneous release of heat with an accompanying warming of the sample to a
temperature plateau. The plateau is reached when the temperature rise has not exceeded 0,5 m°C over the
previous 20 s. The temperature thus attained corresponds to the freezing point of the test sample.
The instrument is calibrated by adjusting it to give the correct readings for two sodium chloride standard solutions,
using the same procedure as for test portions of milk.
5 Reagents
During the analysis, unless otherwise stated, use only reagents of recognized analytical grade.
5.1 Water, in accordance with ISO 3696 grade 2 or water of equivalent quality distilled from borosilicate
glass apparatus.
Boil the water and cool it to 20 °C ± 2 °C shortly before use.
5.2 Sodium chloride (NaCl), finely ground, dried in the electric furnace (6.7) at 300 °C ± 25 °C for 5 h or,
alternatively, dried in the drying oven (6.8) at 130 °C ± 2 °C for at least 24 h, then cooled to room temperature
in a desiccator (6.9).
5.3 Sodium chloride standard solutions.
Preferably, make up the sodium chloride standard solution on a gram per kilogram basis (see Table 1,
leftmost column) by weighing the required amount of prepared dry sodium chloride (5.2) to the nearest 0,1 mg
and dissolving it in 1 000 g ± 0,1 g of water (5.1). Store standard solutions at about 5 °C in well-stoppered
polyethylene bottles (6.10) of capacity not greater than 250 ml.
Alternatively, weigh, to the nearest 0,1 mg, the appropriate amount (see Table 1, middle column) of prepared
dry sodium chloride (5.2) in a weighing bottle (6.5). Dissolve in water (5.1) and transfer quantitatively to a
1 000 ml one-mark volumetric flask (6.6). Dilute to the 1 000 ml mark with water (5.1) at 20 °C ± 2 °C and mix.
Table 1 — Freezing point of sodium chloride standard solutions
NaCl solution NaCl solution at 20 °C Freezing point
g/kg g/l m°C
6,763 6,731 −400,0
6,901 6,868 −408,0
7,625 7,587 −450,0
8,489 8,444 −500,0
8,662 8,615 −510,0
8,697 8,650 −512,0
8,835 8,787 −520,0
9,008 8,959 −530,0
9,181 9,130 −540,0
9,354 9,302 −550,0
9,475 9,422 −557,0
10,220 10,161 −600,0
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Before using a standard solution, gently invert and rotate the bottle several times to mix its contents
thoroughly.
Do not agitate the standard solution violently at any time, as this can lead to incorporation of air. Pour samples
of standard solutions from the bottles; never use pipettes for this purpose. Do not use standard solutions from
bottles less than one-quarter full, or more than 2 months old, or containing visible moulds.
Only use unpreserved sodium chloride standard solutions for this reference method. For routine methods,
sodium chloride standard solutions with a fungicidal or fungistatic agent may be used. For guidance, see
Annex C.
6 Apparatus
Usual laboratory apparatus and, in particular, the following.
6.1 Cryoscope, consisting of a thermostatically controlled cooling device, a thermistor probe with
associated circuit, a read-out device, a sample agitator and a crystallization device (see Figure 1).
6.1.1 Cooling device.
Several types of thermostatically controlled cooling devices can be used, e.g.:
a) immersion type: a cooling bath with a suitable buffer capacity;
b) circulation type: a continuous stream of cooling liquid around the sample tube;
c) cooling block type: a cooling block with a small amount of cooling liquid.
After the initiation of freezing, keep the temperature of the cooling liquid around the sample tube constant at
−7,0 °C ± 0,5 °C.
NOTE A suitable cooling liquid is a 33 % (volume fraction) aqueous solution of propylene glycol.
6.1.2 Measuring device, associated circuitry and read-out device.
The thermistor shall be of the glass probe type with diameter of 1,60 mm ± 0,4 mm and an electrical
resistance of between 3 Ω and 30 kΩ at 0 °C.
The type and dimensions of the shank material (including a possible filler) shall not allow a heat transfer into
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the sample greater than 2,5 × 10 J/s, under operating conditions.
When the probe is in measurement position, the thermistor bead shall lie on the axis of the sample tube and at
equal distances from the inner walls and the inner bottom of the tube (see Figure 1).
The thermistor and the associated circuitry shall show a discrimination of 1 m°C or better over a range of
−400 m°C to −600 m°C.
The linearity of the circuit shall be such that no error greater than 1 m°C is introduced at any point within the
range of −400 m°C to −600 m°C when the instrument is correctly operated.
The read-out device shall provide a discrimination of 1 m°C or better over a range of at least 0 m°C to
−1 000 m°C.
6.1.3 Stirring wire, inert to milk, used to stir the test portion during cooling.
The stirring wire shall be adjustable for amplitude and mounted vertically in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. The wire shall vibrate laterally with an amplitude of 2 mm to 3 mm to ensure that
the temperature within the test portion remains uniform during cooling. At no time during its normal stirring
operation shall the wire strike the glass probe or the wall of the tube.
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6.1.4 Device for initiating freezing, that, when operated, instantaneously initiates freezing of the test
portion when reaching −3,0 °C.
The stirring wire (6.1.3) may be used for this purpose. One method is to increase the amplitude of vibration for
1 s to 2 s such that the stirring wire strikes the wall of the sample tube (6.2).
6.2 Sample tubes, symmetrical, made of borosilicate glass, of length 50,5 mm ± 0,2 mm, of external
diameter 16,0 mm ± 0,2 mm and of internal diameter 13,7 mm ± 0,3 mm (see Figure 1).
The wall thickness throughout the tube shall not vary by more than 0,1 mm.
The tubes shall be equally shaped so that equal freezing points are obtained for equal volumes of the same
solution. Check on equality before using the tubes.
6.3 Main power supply, capable of operating within the manufacturer’s specifications.
6.4 Analytical balance, capable of weighing to the nearest 0,1 mg.
6.5 Weighing bottle.
[2]
6.6 One-mark volumetric flasks, capacity 1 000 ml, ISO 1042 class A.
6.7 Electric furnace, capable of being maintained at 300 °C ± 25 °C; or
6.8 Drying oven, capable of being maintained at 130 °C ± 2 °C.
6.9 Desiccator, containing silica gel with hygrometer indicator.
6.10 Polyethylene bottles, of maximum capacity 250 ml, with a suitable stopper.
7 Sampling
Sampling is not part of the method specified in this International Standard. A recommended sampling method
[1]
is given in ISO 707⎪IDF 50 .
It is important that the laboratory receive a sample that is truly representative and that has not been damaged
or changed during transport or storage.
Preferably, test samples immediately upon arrival at the laboratory. Provided it remains in a representative
state, a test sample of raw milk may be stored at a temperature of between 0 °C and 6 °C for up to 48 h after
sampling. For a test sample of processed milk, respect its shelf life.
8 Calibration of the thermistor cryoscope
Ensure that the cryoscope (6.1) is in working condition in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Check the position of the probe, the amplitude of vibration of the stirring wire, and the temperature of the
cooling device (6.1.1).
Select two sodium chloride standard solutions (see Table 1) which closely bracket the expected value of the
freezing point of the milk to be tested. The difference in the freezing points between the two selected sodium
chloride standard solutions shall not be less than 100 m°C. Ensure that the temperatures of the selected
sodium chloride standard solutions and that of the test sample are similar.
Pour 2,5 ml ± 0,1 ml of the sodium chloride standard solutions into clean, dry sample tubes (6.2) and calibrate
the instrument as indicated by the manufacturer. Use sample tubes (6.2) of the same type as those being
used during testing of the sample. Thereafter, the thermistor cryoscope is ready for use.
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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 mandrel
2 sample tube
3 stirring wire
4 thermistor bead
Figure 1 — Details of sample tube, thermistor probe, and stirring wire
9 Preparation of test sample
9.1 Preparation
If necessary, remove any visible foreign bodies or solid butterfat from the test sample by filtering into a clean,
dry vessel. Mix the sample gently. Use a filter that is inert to milk and effective when used at laboratory
temperature.
Test the samples at their storage temperature or after having reached the laboratory temperature before
commencing the determination. The test samples and the sodium chloride standard solutions shall have
similar temperatures when commencing the determination (see also Clause 8).
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9.2 Sample condition
If doubts exist about the sample condition, determine the titratable acidity of the test sample by the method
specified in ISO 6091 as far as possible at the same time as determining the freezing point.
Results obtained from test samples with a titratable acidity exceeding 20 ml of 0,1 mol/l sodium hydroxide
solution per 10 g of non-fat solids are not representative of the original milk (see Clause 1, Note 3).
10 Procedure
10.1 Preliminary checks
Carry out preliminary instrument checks in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
10.2 Routine calibration check
Before each series of determinations, measure the freezing point of a sodium chloride standard solution (5.3)
(e.g. a solution with a freezing point of −512 m°C) until the values obtained in two consecutive determinations
do not differ by more than 1 m°C.
If the arithmetic mean of the two results differs from the freezing point of the sodium chloride standard solution
used by more than 2 m°C, recalibrate the cryoscope as specified in Clause 8.
If the cryoscope is in continuous use, carry out a routine calibration check at least once every hour.
10.3 Determination
Gently invert and rotate the sample container several times to mix its contents, thereby avoiding the
incorporation of air.
Using a pipette, transfer a test portion of 2,5 ml ± 0,1 ml of the prepared test sample (9.1) into a clean and dry
sample tube (6.2).
Ensure that the probe and the stirring wire (6.1.3) are clean and dry. If necessary, wipe them carefully with a
soft, clean, and lintless tissue.
Insert the sample tube into the calibrated cryoscope (6.1) according to the manufacturer's instructions. Start
the instrument to cool the test portion and initiate freezing at −3,0 °C ± 0,1 °C.
The plateau is reached when the temperature rise over the previous 20 s has not exceeded 0,5 m°C. For
instruments with a resolution not better than 1 m°C, the plateau is reached as soon as the temperature has
remained constant for 20 s. Record this temperature.
If, for any reason, freezing is initiated before reaching a temperature of −3,0 °C ± 0,1 °C, abandon the test.
Repeat the determination with another test portion of 2,5 ml.
If this second test portion also freezes too early, warm the remaining test sample (or part of it) in a closed
container at 40 °C ± 2 °C for 5 min in order to melt any crystalline fat. Cool the thus re-prepared test sample
(or part of it) to the laboratory temperature (see also 9.1) and immediately repeat the test on a test portion
of 2,5 ml.
NOTE The time between the initiation of freez
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