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Indian Standard
PLASTICS-METHODS
PART
UDC
OF TESTING
INTRODUCTION
678.5j.8
: 620.1
@ BIS 1992
BUREAU
NANAK
February 1992
OF
BHAVAN,
INDIAN
STANDARDS
9 BAHADUR
SHAH
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FOREWORD
This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by
the Methods of Test for Plastics Sectional Committee had been approved by the Petroleum, Coal
and Related Products Divi sion Council.
Number of standards in the area of plastics comprising raw materials and products have been
formulated by the Bureau. The practice had been to include most of the test methods in the
a number of test methods like impact strength, crossproduct standard itself. Consequently
breaking strength, melt flow index, vicat softening point, etc, have been repeated in them. The
committee, therefore, decided that an appropriate classified and unified series of Indian standards
on these common test methods for plastics may be prepared and aligned as far as possibIe with
Standards published by International
Organization for Standardization
( IS0 ).
Common test methods like density, viscosity and tensile strength described in IS 8543 have been
incorporated
in this series which would eventually
supersede the IS 8543 series.
A realistic
11 parts:
,Part
1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part
8
Part 9
Part 10
Part 11
classification
of test methods
has been
decided
upon
comprising
of the following
Introduction
Sampling and preparation of test specimen
Physical and dimensional properties
Rheological properties
Mechanical properties
Thermal properties
Electrical properties
ChemicaI permanence properties
OpticaI properties
Resin properties ( thermosets )
Special properties
test methods
and standards
is given in Annex A.
Test method standards for individual plastics like PVC, polyethylene, Cellulor materials, phenolic
moulding materials, etc. would be retained as such. IS 13360 describes test methods currently
used by the plastics industry for determining
the quality of its products.
It is intended that
appropriate methods be specified in all Indian Standards for plastics materials and products.
In many of the methods, the test procedures
are identical with the standards
published by
International
Organization for Standardization
( IS0 ).
These methods have been published as dual-numbered
standards.
Where
generally similar but not identical to the IS0 method this has been mentioned
to the method.
In reporting the results of a test or analysis made in accordance with this standard, if the final
value, observed or calculated,
is to be rounded off, it shall be done in accordance
with
IS 2 : 1960 Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised ).
Indian Standard
PLASTICS -
METHODS OF TESTING
PART
INTRODUCTION
1 SCOPE
This Indian Standard gives a general introduction to IS 13360 : 1992, which describes a range
of methods for testing-plastics.
It covers stai_
dard atmospheres for conditioning
and testing
plastics.
The individual methods published/
being prepared are listed in Annex A.
2 REFERENCES
The following
Indian Standards
adjuncts to this standard:
IS No.
196 : 1966
are
necessary
Title
Atmospheric
conditions
testing ( revised)
for
1970 : 1977
2828 : 1964
Glossary of terms
plastics industry
10005 : 1985
used in the
revision )
definitions
5 UNITS
5.1 Numerical
values in Indian Standard are
normally expressed in units of International
System of Units ( SI ) described in IS 10005 :
1985.
6 APPARATUS
AND REAGENTS
Wherever
possible,
apparatus
used
should
comply with the requirements
of the appropriate Indian Standard.
Reagents should be of
recognized
analytical
reagent quality unless
otherwise stated and distilled or demineralized
water should be used wherever water is specified
( see IS 1070 : 1977 ).
7 SAMPLING
3 TERMINOLOGY
3.1 For the purpose of this standard
given in IS 2828 : 1964 shall apply.
a rationalized
collection
of methods
for testing
plastics
materials and includes tests that are applied to
moulding and extrusion compounds,
synthetic
semi-fabricated
reinforced
plastics,
resins,
products such as sheet, film, rod and tube and
finished articles in the form of mouldings and
extrusions. Many of the methods are restricted
to one set of conditions
and many of the
methods are not suitable for cellular plastics.
Sampling procedure
is normally specified in
product
standards
and sampling should be
carried out according to the method specified
for that product.
8 NUMBER
OF TEST PIECES
OF TEST PIECES
be closely adhered
atmospheres
are to be used
only when the properties
of samples or test
specimens are influenced by both temperature
and humidity.
If humidity has no influence on
the properties
being examined,
the relative
humidity may be uncontrolled.
Similarly, if
neither temperature
nor humidity
has any
influence on the properties
being examined,
the temperature
and reIative humidity may be
uncontrolled.
OF TESTING
shall be
for the
NOTES
The properties of certain types of sheet material may very with direction in the plane of the
sheet. In practice it is usual to cut two groups
of test pieces with their major axes respectively
parallel and perpendicular
to the direction of
some feature of the sheet that is either visible
or inferred from a knowledge of the method of
its manufacturer.
11 REPORT
2 For particular
tests and for plastics or test specimens that are known to reach
temperature
and
humidity equilibrium
either very rapidly
or very
slowly, a shorter or longer time for the conditioning
period may be specifiedin the appropriate
standards.
When referring to a test procedure it is necessary to quote the full reference by giving the
number of this Indian Standard, Part, Section
and date.
12.2 Conditioning
b) condition
IS 13360(Part 1) : 1992
ii) For certain polymers it is sufficient to prepare a
mass/time
curve with intervals
of time much
less than da weeks and to consider that a practical equilibrium
is reached when the slope of the
curve, expressed as a percentage
is equal to 0.1
NOTES
1 Procedure
(a)
property values,
different in the
conditioning
in
(b) one
of
the
12.4Testing
following
Unless otherwise
specified,
the specimens
shaI1
be tested
in the same atmosphere
in which they
have been conditioned.
In all cases, the test
shall be made immediately
after the removal
of the test specimens
from the conditioning
enclosure.
ANNEX
( Clause 1 )
SCHEME
IS 13360METHODS
ON METHODS
OF TESTING PLASTICS
PART 1 INTRODUCTION
PART 2 SAMPLING
AND PREPARATION
OF TEST SPECIMEN
_--Section
(1)
__-.-______
Subject
ISOIOverseas
Standard on the
Subject to be
Adopted for Revision/
Streamlining
(2)
(3)
IS0
293
Set
Set
Set
1
2
3
Compression
moulded test specimens
of thermoplastics
materials
Compression
moulded test specimens
of therm0 setting materials
Injection
moulded test specimens
of thermoplastics
materials
IS0 295
IS0 294
Set
Set
4
5
Preparation
of test specimens
IS0 2818
Preparation
Set
Set
6
7
Preparation
Preparation
of test specimens
of test specimens
Set
Preparation
laminated
PART 3
by machining
with a defined level of shrinkage
with a specified reversions
PHYSICAL
AND DIMENSIONAL
of solid
IS0 3167
test specimens
bonded
low pressure
IS0 2557/l
IS0 2557/2
IS0 1268
PROPERTIES
Set
Density
Set
Apparent
funnel
density
plastics
of moulding
materials
that
can be poured
Set
Apparent
density
from funnel
of moulding
materials
that
can not be
from
poured
IS0
1183
IS0
60
IS0
61
Section
ISOIOverseas
Standard on the
Subject to be
Adopted for Revision/
Streamlining
(2)
Set
Set
4
5
SW
Determination
of average thickness by gravimetric technique
( gravimetric thickness )
Determination
density of liquid resins by pyknometer method
Particle size ( sieve analysis ) of plastic materials
Determination
of moisture in plastics by coulometry
Determination
of pourability
Set
Set
Set
Set
10
PART
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
PART
Set
RHEOLOGICAL
1
2
3
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
7
8
Set
Set
10
Tear strength
Set
11
12
13
14
15
Durometer
Set 16
IS0 1675
ASTM D 1921
ASTM D 4019
IS0 6186
IS0 1133
BS 2782 : Part 7
Method 720
ASTM D 3123
ASTM D 3835
DIN 54811
PROPERTIES
Tensile properties
Tensile properties by use of small specimens
Tensile properties of film
Izod impact strength
Charpy impact strength
Impact resistance of film and sheetings
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
materials
Determination
of spiral flow of low pressure thermosetting
moulding compounds
Rheoingical
properties
of thermoplastics
with a capillary
rheometer
Fluidity of plastic melts by rheometer
MECHANICAL
171
2577 method
A DIN 53464
4591
PROPERTIES
IS0
IS0
640
IS0
hardness
( Shore hardness )
of
ISO/R 527
IS0 6239
IS0 1184
IS0 180
IS0 179
IS0 7765-l
IS0 7765-2
IS0 178
IS0 604
BS 2782 : Part 1
Methods 340 A
and 340 B
IS0 6383-l
IS0 6383-2
IS0 868
IS0 2039/l
IS0 2039/2
ASTM D 2583
ASTM D 2990
ASTM D
1822 M
Subject
Section
(2)
See
Set
Set
Set
Set
17
18
19
20
21
Set 22
ISO/TR 4137
ASTM D 790 M
ASTM D 1242
DIN 53441
BS 2782 : Part 3
Method 365 A
Determination
IS0 9352
of plastics
IS0 306
BB 2782 : Part I;
Method 115 A
IS0 75
IS0 1210
UL-94
IS0 4589
IS0 181
PART 6 THERMAL
of resistance
PROPERTIES
Vicat softening
Set
1
2
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
3
4
5
6
7
Set
Set 8
Set 9
Set 10
Set 11
Set 12
Set
13
Set 14
Set 15
Set 16
temperature
Plastic yield
PART 7
ELECTRICAL
Set
Set
1
2
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
3
4
5
6
7
8
ISO/R 1326
ASTM D 2843
IS0 3146
IS0 974
ASTM D 4351
DIN 53562
ASTM D 696
ASTM C-351
ASTM C-177
PROPERTIES
IS0 3915
ASTM D 149
ASTM
ASTM
ASTM
ASTM
ASTM
ASTM
D
D
D
D
D
D
3755
3426
150
257
495
3633
(1)
Set
Set 10
Dissipation factor
Antistatic behaviour
Subject
IS0 loverseas
Standard on the
Subject to be
Adopted for Revision/
-Streimlining
(2)
(3)
ASTM D 1673
BS 2782 : Part 2
Method 250 A,
250 B & 250 C
of film
PART 8 PERMANENCE/CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES
Set 15
Water absorption
Determination
of pH
EfTects of liquid chemicals, including water
Loss of plasticizer-activated
carbon method
Migration of plasticizer
Gas permeability
Water vapour transmission
Determination
of ash - general method
Environmental
stress cracking - Bent strip method
Environmental
stress cracking -. Ball or pin impression method
Environmental
stress cracking - constant tensile stress method
Volatile content
Weathering - Determination
of changes in colour and variation
in properties after exposure to daylight under glass
Determination
of the effects of exposure to damp heat, water
spray and salt mist
Oxygen gas transmission rate through plastic films
PART 9
OPTICAL
Set
Set
1
2
Refraction index
Colour fastness to water
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
See
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
4ec
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
,9
10
11
12
13
Set
14
PART 10
Set
Set
Set
1
2
3
Set
IS0 62
IS0 1148
IS0 175
IS0 176
IS0 177
IS0 2556
ASTM E-96
IS0 3451-1
IS0 4599
IS0 4600
IS0 6252
ASTM D- 1203
IS0 4582
IS0 4611
ASTM D-3985
PROPERTIES
RESIN ( THERMOSETTING
of transparent
PROPERTIES
plastics
IS0 489
BS 2782 : Part 5
Method 541 A
IS0 877
IS0 183
ASTM D-1003
ASTM D-523
ASTM D-2457
ASTM D-1746
ASTM D-1925
ASTM D-3795
ASTM D-73 1
ASTM D-4473
ASTM D-247 1
_____(1)
Subject
(2)
.-
ISOIOverseas
Standard on the
Subject to be
Adopted for Revision
StreamIining
--
PART 11
SPECIAL
See
Set
See
Set
Set
1
2
3
4
5
Set
Set
Set
Set
8
9
Set 10
Set 11
Set
12
(3)
PROPERTIES
IS0 8295
ASTM D-4350
ASTM D-3354
ASTM D-335 1
IS0 2115
IS0 846
IS0 6427
IS0 8296
IS0 1628-1
IS0 2555
IS0 3219
ASTM D 3750
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