EN ISO 20557-2:2018
(Main)Plastics - Poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) moulding and extrusion materials - Part 2: Preparation of test specimen and determination of properties (ISO 20557-2:2018)
Plastics - Poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) moulding and extrusion materials - Part 2: Preparation of test specimen and determination of properties (ISO 20557-2:2018)
This document specifies the methods of preparation of test specimens and the test methods to be used in determining the properties of poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) moulding and extrusion materials. Requirements for handling test material and for conditioning both the test material before moulding and the specimens before testing are given.
Procedures and conditions are described for the preparation of test specimens, and procedures for measuring properties of the materials from which these specimens are made are given. Properties and test methods which are suitable and necessary to characterize poly(phenylene ether) moulding and extrusion materials are listed.
The properties have been selected from the general test methods in ISO 10350‑1. Other test methods in wide use for, or of particular significance to, these moulding and extrusion materials are also included in this document, as are the designatory properties specified in ISO 20557‑1.
In order to obtain reproducible and comparable test results, it is intended to use the methods of preparation and conditioning, the specimen dimensions and the test procedures specified in this document. Values determined will not necessarily be identical to those obtained using specimens of different dimensions or prepared using different procedures.
Kunststoffe - Polyphenylether (PPE)-Werkstoffe - Teil 2: Herstellung von Probekörpern und Bestimmung von Eigenschaften (ISO 20557-2:2018)
Plastiques - Matériaux à base de poly(phénylène éther) (PPE) pour moulage et extrusion - Partie 2: Préparation des éprouvettes et détermination des propriétés (ISO 20557-2:2018)
Le présent document spécifie les méthodes de préparation des éprouvettes et les méthodes d'essai à appliquer pour déterminer les propriétés des matériaux à base de poly(phénylène éther) (PPE) pour moulage et extrusion. Les exigences relatives à la manipulation du matériau d'essai et au conditionnement, portant à la fois sur les matériaux d'essai avant moulage et sur les éprouvettes avant leur mise à l'essai, sont données.
Les modes opératoires et les conditions sont décrits pour la préparation des éprouvettes et pour le mesurage des propriétés des matériaux à partir desquels sont fabriquées les éprouvettes. Les propriétés et méthodes d'essai qui sont appropriées et nécessaires à la caractérisation des matériaux à base de poly(phénylène éther) pour moulage et extrusion sont listées.
Les propriétés ont été sélectionnées à l'origine à partir des méthodes d'essai générales indiquées dans l'ISO 10350‑1. D'autres méthodes d'essai d'usage répandu ou présentant une importance particulière dans le cas de ces matériaux pour moulage et extrusion sont également incluses dans le présent document, tout comme les propriétés de désignation spécifiées dans l'ISO 20557‑1.
Pour obtenir des résultats d'essai reproductibles et comparables, il est nécessaire d'appliquer les méthodes de préparation et de conditionnement, les dimensions d'éprouvette et les modes opératoires d'essai spécifiés dans le présent document. Les valeurs déterminées ne seront pas nécessairement identiques à celles obtenues en utilisant des éprouvettes de dimensions différentes ou préparées en appliquant d'autres modes opératoires.
Polimerni materiali - Materiali za oblikovanje in ekstrudiranje na osnovi polifenilenetra (PPE) - 2. del: Priprava preskušancev in ugotavljanje lastnosti (ISO 20557-2:2018)
Ta dokument določa metode za pripravo preskušancev in preskusnih metod za uporabo pri ugotavljanju lastnosti materialov na osnovi polifenilenetra (PPE) za oblikovanje in ekstrudiranje. Podane so zahteve za ravnanje s preskusnim materialom ter obdelavo preskusnega materiala pred oblikovanjem in obdelavo preskušancev pred preskusom.
Opisani so postopki in pogoji za pripravo preskušancev ter podani postopki za merjenje lastnosti materialov, iz katerih so izdelani preskušanci. Navedene so lastnosti in preskusne metode, ki so primerne in potrebne za opredelitev materialov na osnovi polifenilenetra za oblikovanje in ekstrudiranje.
Lastnosti so bile izbrane na podlagi splošnih preskusnih metod iz standarda ISO 10350-1. Druge preskusne metode, ki so v splošni uporabi ali so posebej pomembne za te materiale za oblikovanje in ekstrudiranje, so prav tako vključene v ta dokument. Vključene so tudi označevalne lastnosti, določene v standardu ISO 20557-1.
Da se zagotovijo primerljivi in ponovljivi rezultati preskusa, naj se uporabljajo metode priprave in obdelave, mere preskušanca ter preskusni postopki, ki so določeni v tem dokumentu. Pri tem ni nujno, da bodo ugotovljene vrednosti enake tistim, ki so pridobljene z uporabo preskušancev, ki imajo drugačne mere ali so pripravljeni z uporabo drugih postopkov.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 24-Jul-2018
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Jan-2019
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 25-Jul-2018
- Completion Date
- 25-Jul-2018
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN ISO 20557-2:2018 - Plastics - Poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) moulding and extrusion materials - Part 2: Preparation of test specimen and determination of properties - specifies how to prepare, condition and test PPE moulding and extrusion materials to obtain reproducible and comparable material-property data. The standard defines handling and conditioning requirements (including a maximum moisture content of 0.05 % by mass before processing), prescribes injection‑moulding as the specimen preparation method and lists suitable property test methods drawn from ISO 10350‑1 and other widely used standards.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Specimen preparation: Injection moulding is mandated as the consistent specimen preparation procedure; conditions are given (referenced to ISO 294‑1).
- Material treatment before moulding: Moisture content shall not exceed 0.05 % by mass; if higher, drying is required per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Injection‑moulding parameters: The document specifies melt/mould temperatures, MFR/MVR guidance, filler-content categories and process settings (average injection velocity ~200 mm/s ± 100 mm/s, hold pressure and hold‑time ranges, total cycle time ≤ 50 s) to ensure consistency between laboratories.
- Conditioning of specimens: Requirements for conditioning both the test material before moulding and test specimens before testing (including dry‑as‑moulded state and other conditioning regimes) to ensure comparable results.
- Property determination: Lists properties and associated test methods appropriate for PPE materials - selection is aligned with ISO 10350‑1 and includes commonly used methods for tensile, flexural, impact, melt flow, density, thermal and electrical characterisation (the standard references ISO and IEC test methods such as ISO 527‑2, ISO 178, ISO 1133‑1, ISO 62, ISO 11357‑3, IEC methods, etc.).
- Reproducibility note: Results obtained using the specified specimen dimensions and procedures are intended to be reproducible; results may differ if other dimensions or procedures are used.
Applications and who uses it
- Plastics manufacturers and compounders: for internal quality control and supplier validation of PPE grades.
- Test laboratories and material characterization labs: to produce comparable single‑point data for datasheets and material databases.
- Product designers and engineers: to compare PPE performance for component selection in automotive, electrical, electronics and general engineering applications.
- Procurement/specification writers: to define acceptance criteria and ensure consistent supplier testing.
- Standards bodies and certification agencies: for harmonized test reporting and conformity assessment.
Related standards
- ISO 20557‑1 (designation system and basis for specifications)
- ISO 10350‑1 (acquisition and presentation of comparable single‑point data)
- Relevant ISO/IEC test methods: ISO 294‑1, ISO 527‑2, ISO 1133‑1, ISO 178, ISO 62, ISO 11357‑3, IEC electrical test methods.
Keywords: EN ISO 20557-2:2018, PPE, poly(phenylene ether), test specimen preparation, injection moulding, material conditioning, material properties, plastics testing, ISO 10350-1.
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EN ISO 20557-2:2018 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Plastics - Poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) moulding and extrusion materials - Part 2: Preparation of test specimen and determination of properties (ISO 20557-2:2018)". This standard covers: This document specifies the methods of preparation of test specimens and the test methods to be used in determining the properties of poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) moulding and extrusion materials. Requirements for handling test material and for conditioning both the test material before moulding and the specimens before testing are given. Procedures and conditions are described for the preparation of test specimens, and procedures for measuring properties of the materials from which these specimens are made are given. Properties and test methods which are suitable and necessary to characterize poly(phenylene ether) moulding and extrusion materials are listed. The properties have been selected from the general test methods in ISO 10350‑1. Other test methods in wide use for, or of particular significance to, these moulding and extrusion materials are also included in this document, as are the designatory properties specified in ISO 20557‑1. In order to obtain reproducible and comparable test results, it is intended to use the methods of preparation and conditioning, the specimen dimensions and the test procedures specified in this document. Values determined will not necessarily be identical to those obtained using specimens of different dimensions or prepared using different procedures.
This document specifies the methods of preparation of test specimens and the test methods to be used in determining the properties of poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) moulding and extrusion materials. Requirements for handling test material and for conditioning both the test material before moulding and the specimens before testing are given. Procedures and conditions are described for the preparation of test specimens, and procedures for measuring properties of the materials from which these specimens are made are given. Properties and test methods which are suitable and necessary to characterize poly(phenylene ether) moulding and extrusion materials are listed. The properties have been selected from the general test methods in ISO 10350‑1. Other test methods in wide use for, or of particular significance to, these moulding and extrusion materials are also included in this document, as are the designatory properties specified in ISO 20557‑1. In order to obtain reproducible and comparable test results, it is intended to use the methods of preparation and conditioning, the specimen dimensions and the test procedures specified in this document. Values determined will not necessarily be identical to those obtained using specimens of different dimensions or prepared using different procedures.
EN ISO 20557-2:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 20557-2:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 15103-2:2007, EN 230:1990, EN 17710:2024, CEN ISO/TR 3834-6:2007, EN 148-1:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2018
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SIST EN ISO 15103-2:2007
Polimerni materiali - Materiali za oblikovanje in ekstrudiranje na osnovi
polifenilenetra (PPE) - 2. del: Priprava preskušancev in ugotavljanje lastnosti (ISO
20557-2:2018)
Plastics - Poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) moulding and extrusion materials - Part 2:
Preparation of test specimen and determination of properties (ISO 20557-2:2018)
Kunststoffe - Polyphenylether (PPE)-Formmassen - Teil 2: Herstellung von Probekörpern
und Bestimmung von Eigenschaften (ISO 20557-2:2018)
Plastiques - Matériaux à base de poly(phénylène éther) (PPE) pour moulage et extrusion
- Partie 2: Préparation des éprouvettes et détermination des propriétés (ISO 20557-
2:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 20557-2:2018
ICS:
83.080.20 Plastomeri Thermoplastic materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 20557-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.080.20 Supersedes EN ISO 15103-2:2007
English Version
Plastics - Poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) moulding and
extrusion materials - Part 2: Preparation of test specimen
and determination of properties (ISO 20557-2:2018)
Plastiques - Matériaux à base de poly(phénylène éther) Kunststoffe - Polyphenylether (PPE)-Formmassen -
(PPE) pour moulage et extrusion - Partie 2: Teil 2: Herstellung von Probekörpern und Bestimmung
Préparation des éprouvettes et détermination des von Eigenschaften (ISO 20557-2:2018)
propriétés (ISO 20557-2:2018)
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 20557-2
First edition
2018-05
Plastics — Poly(phenylene ether)
(PPE) moulding and extrusion
materials —
Part 2:
Preparation of test specimen and
determination of properties
Plastiques — Matériaux à base de poly(phénylène éther) (PPE) pour
moulage et extrusion —
Partie 2: Préparation des éprouvettes et détermination des propriétés
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Preparation of test specimens . 2
4.1 General . 2
4.2 Treatment of material before moulding . 3
4.3 Injection moulding . 3
5 Conditioning of test specimens . 4
5.1 General . 4
5.2 Dry-as-moulded state . 4
6 Determination of properties . 4
ISO 20557-2:2018(E)
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 20557-2:2018(E)
Plastics — Poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) moulding and
extrusion materials —
Part 2:
Preparation of test specimen and determination of
properties
1 Scope
This document specifies the methods of preparation of test specimens and the test methods to be
used in determining the properties of poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) moulding and extrusion materials.
Requirements for handling test material and for conditioning both the test material before moulding
and the specimens before testing are given.
Procedures and conditions are described for the preparation of test specimens, and procedures for
measuring properties of the materials from which these specimens are made are given. Properties and
test methods which are suitable and necessary to characterize poly(phenylene ether) moulding and
extrusion materials are listed.
The properties have been selected from the general test methods in ISO 10350-1. Other test methods in
wide use f
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