Gummi- och plastindustri

ISO 877-3:2018 specifies a method for exposing plastics to concentrated solar radiation using reflecting concentrators to accelerate the weathering processes. The purpose is to assess property changes produced after specified stages of such exposures. The reflecting concentrators used in these exposures are sometimes referred to as "Fresnel reflectors" because in cross-section the array of mirrors used to concentrate the solar radiation resembles the cross-section of a Fresnel lens.

General guidance concerning the scope of the ISO 877 series is given in ISO 877‑1.

NOTE Additional information about solar concentrating exposures, including a partial list of standards in which they are specified, is given in the Bibliography.

 1.1 This document specifies a method for the determination of the thermal stability at elevated temperature of compounds and products based on vinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers (in the following text abbreviated as PVC) which undergo dehydrochlorination (the evolution of hydrogen chloride).

1.2 This document is applicable to the characterization of PVC compounds and products, especially with regard to the effectiveness of their heat-stabilizing systems. It is applicable to coloured PVC compounds and products where a discolouration test under the action of heat can be unsatisfactory.

1.3 This document is applicable to compounded PVC materials and products. It can be applicable to polymers in powder form under appropriate conditions, depending on the agreement between the interested parties. This document does not apply to PVC compounds in the form of dry blends, since such materials might not be sufficiently homogeneous.

1.4 This document does not apply to PVC compounds and products which evolve other decomposition products, in addition to hydrogen chloride, at elevated temperatures that can affect the conductivity of water when they are absorbed into it. NOTE In this case, ISO 182-4[2] provides the suitable method for the determination of chloride ion (Cl−) in the absorbing solution.

1.5 This document can also be applied to other plastics materials which can evolve hydrogen chloride or other hydrogen halides when heated under the conditions prescribed by the relevant specifications, or as agreed upon between the interested parties.

This document specifies the classifications, requirements and test methods for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles covered with paint designed for external uses which are intended to be used for the fabrication of windows and doors.

NOTE 1      The terms lacquer, varnish and coating are used as synonyms for paint.

NOTE 2      For editorial reasons in this document the term “window” is used for window/door.

NOTE 3      For the purpose of production control, test methods other than those specified in this document can be used.

This document specifies the methods of preparation of test specimens and the test methods to be used in determining the properties of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) moulding and extrusion materials. Requirements for handling the test material and for conditioning both the test material before moulding and the specimens before testing are given.

Procedures and conditions 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 ABS 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 19062-1.

In order to obtain reproducible and comparable test results, it is intended to use the methods of specimen 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 describes methods of evaluating the resistance of vulcanized and thermoplastic rubbers to the action of liquids by measurement of properties of the rubbers before and after immersion in test liquids. The liquids concerned include current service liquids, such as petroleum derivatives, organic solvents and chemical reagents, as well as reference test liquids.

This document specifies three methods for the determination of ash from raw rubbers, compounded rubbers and vulcanizates. The methods are applicable to raw, compounded or vulcanized rubbers of the M, N, O, R and U families described in ISO 1629, except that:

— Method A is not used for the determination of ash from compounded or vulcanized rubbers containing chlorine, bromine or iodine;

— Method B is used for compounded or vulcanized rubbers containing chlorine, bromine or iodine. It shall not be used for uncompounded rubbers;

— Method C is intended to be used for the determination of ash from raw, compounded or vulcanized rubber not containing chlorine, bromine or iodine by wrapping the test portion in ashless filter paper;

— Lithium and fluorine compounds might react with silica crucibles to form volatile compounds, giving low ash results. Platinum crucibles shall therefore be used for ashing fluorine-containing and lithium-polymerized rubbers.

This document does not cover the interpretation of the ash results as to the inorganic chemical content of a compound or vulcanizate. This is the responsibility of the analyst, who has to be aware of the behaviour of rubber additives at elevated temperatures.

This document covers the following aspects of fire testing of plastics materials and products: -

— Selection of appropriate tests that reflect realistic end-use conditions

— Grouping of the reaction-to-fire characteristics that any given test or tests can measure

— Assessment of tests as to their relevance in areas such as material characterisation, quality control, preselection,

end-product testing, environmental profiling and DfE (Design for the Environment)

— Definition of potential problems that may arise when plastics are tested in standard fire tests

This document does not include specification for development or design of new fire-tests for plastics.

However, the flexibility of approach that is indicated with respect to the mounting and fixing of test

specimens is valuable when fire testing laboratories and certification bodies are considering how to evaluate

ranges of plastics that are used in different ways.

This document covers the determination of the characteristic load resistance Fp and the characteristic plate stiffness kp of plate anchors. 

This document gives information on the applicability of general test methods for coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates, hereinafter collectively referred to under the term "plastics". It provides a general introduction to the particularities of coatings on plastics and specifies general terms and definitions.

This document gives an overview on the weathering and radiation testing of coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates, hereinafter shortly referred to as plastics. Characteristics and differences to metallic substrates of plastics are explained, as well as their effect on the behaviour of the coating during the weathering test.

This document gives an overview on the constant climate and alternating climate tests of coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates, hereinafter shortly referred to as plastics. Characteristics of plastics and differences to metallic substrates are explained, as well as their effect on the behaviour of the coating during the climate tests.

This document gives an overview on the abrasion and scratch tests of coatings on plastics, plastics composites, and similar substrates, hereinafter collectively referred to under the term plastics. Characteristics and differences to metallic substrates of plastics are explained, as well as their effect on the behaviour of the coating during the abrasion and scratch tests is taken into consideration.

This document gives an overview on chemical tests on the coatings of plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates. Chemical resistance is normally a surface test, nevertheless the substrate has an influence and is also considered.

This document gives an overview on the testing of the stone-chip resistance of coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates. Stone-chip resistance is usually assessed through surface tests, but nonetheless the substrate has an influence and is considered.