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  • BS 1755-1:1982

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    Glossary of terms used in the plastics industry Polymer and plastics technology

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  15-09-2002

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-05-1982

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Cooperating organizations
    Glossary
    Scope and field of application
    Explanation of references
    1 Materials and products
    2 Processing operations
    3 Properties
    Appendix
    A Terms in current use not in ISO 472
    Alphabetical index

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    Defines terms used in the plastics industry with particular emphasis on polymer and plastics technology.

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    Committee PRI/10
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 2782-7:Method 721A:1988 Methods of testing plastics. Rheological properties Determination of resin flow from resin impregnated glass fabric
    BS 5255:1989 Specification for thermoplastics waste pipe and fittings
    BS 7655-10.1(1997) : 1997 SPECIFICATION FOR INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - POLYETHYLENE SHEATHING COMPOUNDS - THERMOPLASTIC MEDIUM DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (MDPE) SHEATHING COMPOUND
    BS 5955-8:1990 Plastics pipework (thermoplastics materials) Specification for the installation of thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for use in domestic hot and cold water services and heating systems
    BS 7655-6.1(1994) : 1994 SPECIFICATION FOR INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - THERMOPLASTIC SHEATHING COMPOUNDS HAVING LOW EMISSION OF CORROSIVE GASES, AND SUITABLE FOR USE IN CABLES HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE - GENERAL APPLICATION THERMOPLASTIC TYPES
    BS 3424-11(1993) : 1993 RUBBER- OR PLASTICS-COATED FABRICS - DETERMINATION OF BLOCKING RESISTANCE
    BS 7008-2:1988 Acquisition and presentation of comparable data for basic properties of plastics Method for multipoint data
    BS 7655-1.1(1993) : 1993 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - ELASTOMERIC INSULATING COMPOUNDS - HARMONIZED TYPES
    BS 7655-4.1(1993) : 1993 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - PVC SHEATHING COMPOUNDS - HARMONIZED TYPES
    BS 6374-1:1985 Lining of equipment with polymeric materials for the process idustries. Specification for lining with sheet thermoplastics
    BS 1651:1986 Specification for industrial gloves
    BS 5139:1974 Classification for polypropylene plastics materials for moulding and extrusion
    BS 7655-1.4:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric insulating compounds Oil resisting types
    BS 7029-2:1993 Method of specifying thermoplastics injection mouldings Additional requirements for polycarbonate, polyamide and polyethylene mouldings
    BS 7159:1989 Code of practice for design and construction of glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping systems for individual plants or sites
    BS 7655-2.2:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric sheathing compounds Heat resisting types
    BS EN 25978:1993 Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics. Determination of blocking resistance
    BS EN ISO 2078 : 1995 TEXTILE GLASS - YARNS - DESIGNATION
    BS 7655-3.1(1993) : 1993 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - PVC INSULATING COMPOUNDS - HARMONIZED TYPES
    BS 2782-9:Method 940A:1990 Methods of testing plastics. Sampling and test specimen preparation Preparation of test specimens of amorphous thermoplastics in the form of bars with a specified reversion
    BS 7655-5.1(1994) : 1994 SPECIFICATION FOR INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - CROSS LINKED INSULATING COMPOUNDS HAVING LOW EMISSION OF CORROSIVE GASES, AND SUITABLE FOR USE IN CABLES HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE - HARMONIZED CROSS LINKED TYPES
    BS 7291-1:2001 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings General requirements
    BS 7029-1:1993 Method of specifying thermoplastics injection mouldings General requirements
    BS 7655-2.6:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric sheathing compounds Sheathing compounds for ships wiring and offshore applications
    BS 6374-4:1984 Lining of equipment with polymeric materials for the process industries Specification for lining with cold curing thermosetting resins
    BS 6374-2:1984 Lining of equipment with polymeric materials for the process industries Specification for lining with non-sheet applied thermoplastics
    BS 7655-2.3:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric sheathing compounds General application
    BS 7655-1.5:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric insulating compounds Flame retardant composites
    BS 7655-1.3:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric insulating compounds XLPE
    BS 6374-3:1984 Lining of equipment with polymeric materials for the process industries Specification for lining with stoved thermosetting resins
    BS 7655-4.3:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. PVC sheathing compounds Special applications RF cables
    BS 7291-1:1990 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings General requirements
    BS 4576-1:1989 Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) rainwater goods and accessories Half-round gutters and pipes of circular cross-section
    BS 7158:1989 Specification for plastics inspection chambers for drains
    BS 6464:1984 Specification for reinforced plastics pipes, fittings and joints for process plants
    BS 2782-11:Method 1112A:1989 Methods of testing plastics. Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and valves Leaktightness of thermoplastics pipes and fittings for non-pressure applications
    BS 4660(1989) : 1989 SPECIFICATION FOR UNPLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC-U) PIPES AND PLASTICS FITTINGS OF NOMINAL SIZES 110 AND 160 FOR BELOW GROUND GRAVITY DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE
    BS 7655-3.2:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. PVC insulating compounds Hard grade types
    BS 7655-4.2:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. PVC sheathing compounds General application
    BS 7655-1.6:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric insulating compounds Coil end lead types
    BS 7655-1.2(1993) : 1993 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - ELASTOMERIC INSULATING COMPOUNDS - GENERAL 90 DEGREE C APPLICATION
    BS 7655-2.4:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric sheathing compounds Welding cable covering
    BS 7291-1:2006 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings General requirements
    BS 7655-2.1(1993) : 1993 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - ELASTOMERIC SHEATHING COMPOUNDS - HARMONIZED TYPES
    BS 2782-9:Method 940B:1989 Methods of testing plastics. Sampling and test specimen preparation Preparation of test specimens of amorphous thermoplastics with a specified reversion by injection moulding rectangular plates
    BS 7281:1990 Specification for polyethylene pipes for the supply of gaseous fuels
    BS 3424-21:1987 Testing coated fabrics Method 24. Method for determination of elongation and tension set
    BS 1000[678]:1981 Universal Decimal Classification. English full edition Industries based on macromolecular materials. Rubbers. Plastics
    BS 5480:1990 Specification for glass reinforced plastics (GRP) pipes, joints and fittings for use for water supply or sewerage
    BS 5664-1:1978 Solventless polymerisable resinous compounds used for electrical insulation Definitions and general requirements
    BS 7442-1:1991 Rubber or plastics covered rollers Glossary of terms
    BS 7336:1990 Specification for polyethylene fusion fittings with integral heating element(s) for use with polyethylene pipes for the conveyance of gaseous fuels
    BS 4994:1987 Specification for design and construction of vessels and tanks in reinforced plastics
    BS 7008-1:1988 Acquisition and presentation of comparable data for basic properties of plastics. Method for single-point data

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ISO 3534:1977 Statistics — Vocabulary and symbols
    ISO 1139:1973 Textiles — Designation of yarns
    IEC 60250:1969 Recommended methods for the determination of the permittivity and dielectric dissipation factor of electrical insulating materials at power, audio and radio frequencies including metre wavelengths
    ISO 1382:2012 Rubber Vocabulary
    IEC 60093:1980 Methods of test for volume resistivity and surface resistivity of solid electrical insulating materials
    ISO 291:2008 Plastics Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
    ISO 48:2010 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD)
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