EN ISO 6383-1:2015

• Abstract:

  ISO 6383-1:2015 specifies a method of determining the tear resistance of plastic film or sheet less than 1 mm thick, in the form of standard trouser-shaped test specimens, tested under defined conditions of pre-treatment, temperature, humidity, and speed of testing.; The method is applicable to film and sheeting of both flexible and rigid materials, provided that the material is not so rigid that brittle fracture occurs during the test, or so deformable, in an irreversible way, that the energy used in the deformation of the specimen legs is significant (i.e. is not negligible) with respect to the energy used in tearing.; The method may not be suitable for determining the tear properties of cellular sheet and film.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Dec-2015
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Jun-2016
• ICS: 83.140.10 - Films and sheets
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 23-Dec-2015
• Completion Date: 23-Dec-2015
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 6383-1:2016 - Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of tear resistance - Part 1: Trouser tear method (ISO 6383-1:2015)

• Replaces: EN ISO 6383-1:2004 - Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of tear resistance - Part 1: Trouser tear method (ISO 6383-1:1983)
• Effective Date: 30-Dec-2015
• Refers: ISO 4591:1992 - Plastics — Film and sheeting — Determination of average thickness of a sample, and average thickness and yield of a roll, by gravimetric techniques (gravimetric thickness)
• Effective Date: 25-Aug-2026
• Refers: ISO 4593:1993 - Plastics — Film and sheeting — Determination of thickness by mechanical scanning
• Effective Date: 25-Aug-2026
• Refers: ISO 527-3:1995 - Plastics — Determination of tensile properties — Part 3: Test conditions for films and sheets
• Effective Date: 25-Aug-2026
• Refers: ISO 291:2008 - Plastics — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Refers: EN 957-1:1996 - Stationary training equipment - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 4343:2002 - Aerospace series - Steel FE-WM1001 (X13Cr12) - Filler metal for welding - Wire and rod
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 60674-2:2017 - Specification for plastic films for electrical purposes - Part 2: Methods of test
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 14867:2005 - Packaging - Plastic freezer bags - Specifications and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 15354:2022 - Plastics - Extruded and/or calendered, non-reinforced film and sheeting made of plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P) - Characterization and designation
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: CEN/TS 15354:2006 - Plastics - Extruded and/or calendered, non-reinforced film and sheeting made of plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P) - Guidance for characterisation and designation
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Consolidated By: ISO 6383-1:2015 - Plastics — Film and sheeting — Determination of tear resistance — Part 1: Trouser tear method
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026

Overview

EN ISO 6383-1:2015, titled Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of tear resistance - Part 1: Trouser tear method (ISO 6383-1:2015), establishes a standardized procedure for measuring the tear resistance of plastic film or sheeting less than 1 mm thick. Developed by CEN and aligned with ISO standards, this method uses trouser-shaped specimens subjected to controlled testing conditions, assessing both flexible and rigid materials unless they are brittle or excessively deformable. The standard excludes cellular (foam) films and sheets.

Understanding and reporting tear resistance is crucial for manufacturers and end-users of plastic films, ensuring material suitability, quality control, and compliance with regulatory or customer requirements.

Key Topics

• Tear Resistance Measurement: Specifies the trouser tear method for quantifying the force required to propagate a tear in plastic films and sheets.
• Testing Conditions: Details requirements for specimen shape, pretreatment, temperature, humidity, and rate of testing (typically 200 or 250 mm/min).
• Specimen Preparation: Standardized trouser-shaped specimens with precise dimensions are mandated, cut to avoid damage at edges or incisions.
• Test Directions: Recognizes potential anisotropy in films; both machine direction and transverse direction specimens may be tested for complete characterization.
• Results Evaluation: Defines calculation of mean tear force and resistance, considering only the stable central part of the tear curve.
• Reporting Requirements: Outlines essential information for a comprehensive test report, including material identification, test conditions, and statistical data.

Applications

EN ISO 6383-1:2015 is relevant for a broad range of industries using or manufacturing plastic films, such as packaging, construction, agriculture, and medical sectors. Key practical applications include:

• Quality Assurance: Supports consistent evaluation of tear resistance to maintain production standards and detect material inconsistencies.
• Product Development: Helps engineers and designers compare new formulations or products, ensuring adequate tear performance for the intended application.
• Regulatory Compliance: Provides a recognized benchmark for contractual or legislative requirements regarding film durability.
• Material Selection: Enables users to objectively compare potential films or sheets for projects where tear strength is a critical parameter.
• Process Control: Regular tear testing can monitor equipment performance (e.g., extrusion or calendering quality) and prompt maintenance or adjustments if deviations are detected.

Related Standards

Several other standards complement or relate to EN ISO 6383-1:2015 in the characterization of plastic films and sheeting:

• ISO 6383-2: Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of tear resistance - Part 2: Elmendorf method
• ISO 291: Plastics – Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
• ISO 527-3: Plastics – Determination of tensile properties – Part 3: Test conditions for films and sheets
• ISO 4591: Plastics – Film and sheeting – Determination of average thickness using gravimetric techniques
• ISO 4593: Plastics – Film and sheeting – Determination of thickness by mechanical scanning

By adhering to EN ISO 6383-1:2015, organizations standardize their approach to assessing tear resistance, leading to reliable product comparisons and enhanced market confidence in plastic films and sheets.

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Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of tear resistance - Part 1: Trouser tear
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Kunststoffe - Folien und Bahnen - Bestimmung der Reißfestigkeit - Teil 1: Hosenreiß-
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Plastiques - Film et feuille - Détermination de la résistance au déchirement - Partie 1:
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EN ISO 6383-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2015
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.140.10 Supersedes EN ISO 6383-1:2004
English Version
Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of tear
resistance - Part 1: Trouser tear method (ISO 6383-
1:2015)
Plastiques - Film et feuille - Détermination de la Kunststoffe - Folien und Bahnen - Bestimmung der
résistance au déchirement - Partie 1: Méthode de Reißfestigkeit - Teil 1: Hosenreiß-Verfahren (ISO 6383-
déchirement pantalon (ISO 6383-1:2015) 1:2015)
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 6383-1:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61 "Plastics"
in collaboration with 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 June 2016, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2016.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 6383-1:2004.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 6383-1:2015 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 6383-1:2015 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 6383-1
Second edition
2015-12-15
Plastics — Film and sheeting —
Determination of tear resistance —
Part 1:
Trouser tear method
Plastiques — Film et feuille — Détermination de la résistance au
déchirement —
Partie 1: Méthode de déchirement pantalon
Reference number
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ISO 6383-1:2015(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Significance . 1
5 Principle . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Test specimens. 2
8 Number of test specimens . 3
9 Speed of testing . 3
10 Conditioning . 3
11 Procedure. 3
12 Expression of results . 3
13 Test report . 4
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