Plastics - Extruded and/or calendered, non-reinforced film and sheeting made of plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P) - Characterization and designation

This document specifies the characterization and the designation of extruded and/or calendered, non-reinforced film or sheeting made of plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P). It specifies the corresponding test methods for the assessment of the characteristics.
This document is applicable to film and sheeting in the range of thickness from 0,05 mm to 1 mm.

Kunststoffe - Extrudierte und/oder kalandrierte nichtverstärkte Folien und Bahnen aus weichmacherhaltigem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-P) - Charakterisierung und Bezeichnung

Dieses Dokument legt die Charakterisierung und Bezeichnung von extrudierten und/oder kalandrierten nichtverstärkten Folien oder Bahnen aus weichmacherhaltigem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC P) fest. Es legt die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren für die Beurteilung der Kenngrößen fest.
Dieses Dokument ist anzuwenden für Folien und Bahnen mit einer Dicke zwischen 0,05 mm und 1 mm.

Plastiques - Film et feuille en poly(chlorure de vinyle) plastifié (PVC-P) extrudés et/ou calandrés, non renforcés - Caractérisation et désignation

Le présent document spécifie la caractérisation et la désignation d’un film ou d’une feuille en poly(chlorure de vinyle) plastifié (PVC-P) extrudé(e) et/ou calandré(e), non renforcé(e). Il spécifie les méthodes d’essai correspondantes pour l’évaluation des caractéristiques.
Le présent document est applicable aux films et feuilles dans la gamme d’épaisseur comprise entre 0,05 mm et 1 mm.

Polimerni materiali - Ekstrudirani in/ali kalandrirani, neojačeni filmi ali plošče iz mehčanega polivinilklorida (PVC-P) - Karakterizacija in označevanje

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13-Nov-2022
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6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
08-Nov-2022
Due Date
13-Jan-2023
Completion Date
14-Nov-2022

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Overview

SIST EN 15354:2022 is a European standard that defines the requirements for characterization and designation of extruded and/or calendered, non-reinforced film and sheeting made from plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P). Developed by SIST, this standard ensures consistent quality and performance by describing how to identify and evaluate PVC-P film and sheeting with thicknesses ranging from 0.05 mm to 1 mm. It applies to materials created through extrusion or calendering processes, covering both technical and visual attributes, and references standardized test methods for consistent assessment.

Key Topics

  • Scope of Application: The standard applies specifically to non-reinforced PVC-P film and sheeting, extruded or calendered, with thicknesses between 0.05 mm and 1 mm.
  • Terminology: Provides definitions for key terms such as film, sheeting, thickness, width, and roll length, ensuring a common language across manufacturers and users.
  • Appearance: Describes the visual inspection approach, evaluating factors like surface defects, pinholes, and overall quality according to good manufacturing practices or agreed terms.
  • Characterization: Outlines required characteristics, including mechanical, physical, thermal, and chemical properties of PVC-P films and sheeting.
  • Test Methods: References standardized test methods for assessing properties such as density, ash content, plasticizer loss, dimensional stability, tensile strength, tear resistance, color measurement, and block resistance.
  • Designation System: Defines a uniform system for product identification, including product type, manufacturer, standard reference, material, color/transparency code, embossing, nominal width, and thickness.

Applications

PVC-P film and sheeting produced under the guidelines of SIST EN 15354:2022 are widely used in industries due to their flexibility, durability, and customizability. Typical applications include:

  • Packaging: Flexible wraps, bags, and covers benefit from the clarity or coloring as specified by the standard.
  • Construction: Used for surface protection, moisture barriers, wall coverings, or flooring underlay, where consistent thickness and quality are critical.
  • Automotive and Transportation: Applied as interior trim, seat covers, and protective layers, where the mechanical and visual properties defined in the standard are essential.
  • Medical and Healthcare: Utilizes PVC-P films in non-critical disposables and protective barriers, requiring precise characterization for safety and performance.
  • Industrial Use: Liners, membranes, and protective sheeting for various industrial processes rely on the performance and chemical resistance assured by compliance with this standard.

By adhering to SIST EN 15354:2022, manufacturers and users can ensure that their PVC-P film and sheeting offer consistent quality, reliable performance, and meet end-user requirements for a broad spectrum of applications.

Related Standards

For comprehensive assessment and usage of plasticized PVC films and sheeting, several related standards provide additional guidance and test methods, such as:

  • EN ISO 527-1 & EN ISO 527-3: Determination of tensile properties for plastics, including films and sheets
  • EN ISO 291: Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing plastics
  • EN ISO 4892 (various parts): Methods for exposure to laboratory light sources and accelerated aging
  • EN ISO 11502: Testing blocking resistance for films and sheeting
  • EN ISO 6383: Determination of tear resistance (trouser and Elmendorf methods)
  • EN 14469-4: Bleeding of coloring materials in PVC-P
  • ISO 4592/4593: Determination of length, width, and thickness by mechanical scanning

These references ensure that the characterization, designation, and assessment procedures for PVC-P film and sheeting are consistent, reproducible, and recognized internationally.

Tags: PVC-P film, plasticized polyvinyl chloride, plastics standards, extruded film, calendered sheeting, material characterization, product designation, SIST EN 15354, industrial plastics applications, quality standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 15354:2022 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Plastics - Extruded and/or calendered, non-reinforced film and sheeting made of plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P) - Characterization and designation". This standard covers: This document specifies the characterization and the designation of extruded and/or calendered, non-reinforced film or sheeting made of plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P). It specifies the corresponding test methods for the assessment of the characteristics. This document is applicable to film and sheeting in the range of thickness from 0,05 mm to 1 mm.

This document specifies the characterization and the designation of extruded and/or calendered, non-reinforced film or sheeting made of plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P). It specifies the corresponding test methods for the assessment of the characteristics. This document is applicable to film and sheeting in the range of thickness from 0,05 mm to 1 mm.

SIST EN 15354:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.140.10 - Films and sheets. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 15354:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST-TS CEN/TS 15354:2006, SIST EN ISO 1183-2:2026, SIST ISO 4892-4:2015, SIST EN ISO 6383-2:2004, SIST EN ISO 527-1:2019, SIST EN ISO 11502:2019, SIST EN ISO 18314-1:2018, SIST EN ISO 1183-3:2000, SIST EN ISO 177:2017, SIST EN ISO 291:2009, SIST EN ISO 877-3:2018, SIST EN ISO 11501:2004, SIST EN ISO/CIE 11664-1:2019, SIST EN ISO/CIE 11664-5:2024, SIST EN ISO 2812-5:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST-TS CEN/TS 15354:2006
Polimerni materiali - Ekstrudirani in/ali kalandrirani, neojačeni filmi ali plošče iz
mehčanega polivinilklorida (PVC-P) - Karakterizacija in označevanje
Plastics - Extruded and/or calendered, non-reinforced film and sheeting made of
plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P) - Characterization and designation
Kunststoffe - Extrudierte und/oder kalandrierte nichtverstärkte Folien und Bahnen aus
weichmacherhaltigem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-P) - Charakterisierung und Bezeichnung
Plastiques - Film et feuille en poly(chlorure de vinyle) plastifié (PVC-P) extrudés et/ou
calandrés, non renforcés - Caractérisation et désignation
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15354:2022
ICS:
83.140.10 Filmi in folije Films and sheets
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 15354
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.140.10 Supersedes CEN/TS 15354:2006
English Version
Plastics - Extruded and/or calendered, non-reinforced film
and sheeting made of plasticized poly(vinyl chloride)
(PVC-P) - Characterization and designation
Plastiques - Film et feuille en poly(chlorure de vinyle) Kunststoffe - Extrudierte und/oder kalandrierte
plastifié (PVC-P) extrudés et/ou calandrés, non nichtverstärkte Folien und Bahnen aus
renforcés - Caractérisation et désignation weichmacherhaltigem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-P) -
Leitfaden für die Charakterisierung und Bezeichnung
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 September 2022.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2022 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 15354:2022 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Appearance . 6
5 Characterization of film or sheeting . 7
5.1 Conditioning . 7
5.2 Ageing . 7
5.3 Characteristics of resistance to fire, reaction to fire and toxicity . 7
5.4 Characteristics and test methods . 7
6 Designation . 9
Annex A (normative) Test method for the determination of the emboss retention . 10

European foreword
This document (EN 15354:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 “Plastics”, the
secretariat of which is held by NBN.
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 April 2023, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN/TS 15354:2006.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— Document transposed from TS into EN;
— Normative references updated;
— Table 1 revised.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the characterization and the designation of extruded and/or calendered, non-
reinforced film or sheeting made of plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P). It specifies the
corresponding test methods for the assessment of the characteristics.
This document is applicable to film and sheeting in the range of thickness from 0,05 mm to 1 mm.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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.
EN 14469-4, Pigments and extenders — Testing of colouring materials in plasticized polyvinyl chloride
(PVC-P) — Part 4: Determination of bleeding of colouring materials
EN ISO 176, Plastics — Determination of loss of plasticizers — Activated carbon method (ISO 176)
EN ISO 177, Plastics — Determination of migration of plasticizers (ISO 177)
EN ISO 291, Plastics — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing (ISO 291)
EN ISO 527-1, Plastics — Determination of tensile properties — Part 1: General principles (ISO 527-1)
EN ISO 527-3, Plastics — Determination of tensile properties — Part 3: Test conditions for films and sheets
(ISO 527-3)
EN ISO 877 (all parts), Plastics — Methods of exposure to solar radiation (ISO 877)
EN ISO 1183 (all parts), Plastics — Method for determining the density and relative density of non-cellular
plastics (ISO 1183)
EN ISO 2812 (all parts), Paints and varnishes — Determination of resistance to liquids (ISO 2812)
EN ISO 3451-5, Plastics — Determination of ash — Part 5: Poly(vinyl chloride) (ISO 3451-5)
EN ISO 4892-1, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 1: General guidance (ISO
4892-1)
EN ISO 4892-2, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps (ISO
4892-2)
EN ISO 6383-1, Plastics — Film and sheeting — Determination of tear resistance — Part 1: Trouser tear
method (ISO 6383-1)
EN ISO 6383-2, Plastics — Film and sheeting — Determination of tear resistance — Part 2: Elmendorf
method (ISO 6383-2)
EN ISO 11501, Plastics — Film and sheeting — Determination of dimensional change on heating (ISO
11501)
EN ISO 11502, Plastics — Film and sheeting — Determination of blocking resistance (ISO 11502)
EN ISO 11664 (all parts), Colorimetry (ISO 11664)
EN ISO 18314-1, Analytical colorimetry — Part 1: Practical colour measurement (ISO 18314-1)
ISO 4582, Plastics — Determination of changes in colour and variations in properties after exposure to
glass-filtered solar radiation, natural weathering or laboratory radiation sources
ISO 4591, Plastics — Film and sheeting — Determination of average thickness of a sample, and average
thickness and yield of a roll, by gravimetric techniques (gravimetric thickness)
ISO 45
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