EN ISO 15013:2022
(Main)Plastics - Extruded sheets of polypropylene (PP) - Requirements and test methods (ISO 15013:2022)
Plastics - Extruded sheets of polypropylene (PP) - Requirements and test methods (ISO 15013:2022)
This document specifies the requirements and test methods for solid flat extruded sheets of polypropylene homopolymers (PP‑H) and polypropylene copolymers (PP‑B and PP‑R) without fillers or reinforcing materials. This document applies to PP sheet in rolled form. It applies only to thicknesses of 0,5 mm to 40 mm.
Kunststoffe - Extrudierte Tafeln aus Polypropylen (PP) - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 15013:2022)
Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für massive, ebene, extrudierte Tafeln aus Polypropylen-Homopolymerisaten (PP H) und Polypropylen-Copolymerisaten (PP B und PP R) ohne Füll- oder Verstärkungsstoffe fest. Dieses Dokument gilt für gerollte PP-Tafeln. Es ist nur anzuwenden für Tafeldicken von 0,5 mm bis 40 mm.
Plastiques - Plaques extrudées en polypropylène (PP) - Exigences et méthodes d'essai (ISO 15013:2022)
Le présent document spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’essai relatives aux plaques compactes et planes, extrudées en polypropylène homopolymère (PP-H) et polypropylène copolymère (PP-B et PP-R) sans adjonction de charges ni de renforts. Le présent document s’applique aux plaques en PP enroulées en rouleaux. Elle s’applique uniquement aux plaques d’épaisseur comprise entre 0,5 mm et 40 mm.
Polimerni materiali - Ekstrudirane plošče iz polipropilena (PP) - Zahteve in preskusne metode (ISO 15013:2022)
Ta dokument določa zahteve in preskusne metode za masivne ravne ekstrudirane plošče iz polipropilen homopolimerov (PP H) oziroma polipropilen kopolimerov (PP B in PP R) brez polnil ali materialov za ojačanje. Ta dokument se uporablja za valjane plošče iz polipropilena. Uporablja se le za debeline od 0,5 mm do 40 mm.
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Overview
EN ISO 15013:2022 - Plastics: Extruded sheets of polypropylene (PP) is the CEN-adopted version of ISO 15013:2022. It specifies requirements and test methods for solid, flat extruded polypropylene sheets - including PP homopolymers (PP‑H) and PP copolymers (PP‑B and PP‑R) - supplied in rolled form and having thicknesses from 0.5 mm to 40 mm. This third edition supersedes the 2007 edition and updates mechanical property limits and clause structure.
Key topics and requirements
The standard covers both product specification and laboratory verification. Major technical topics include:
- Material scope
- PP extrusion compounds without fillers or reinforcement; permitted additives such as stabilizers, impact modifiers and colorants.
- Appearance
- Acceptance criteria for bubbles, voids, surface defects and colour homogeneity; visual examination method.
- Dimensional tolerances
- Requirements and test procedures for thickness, length, width, rectangularity, and bow of sheets in rolled form.
- Mechanical and thermal properties
- Specified properties include tensile stress and tensile strain at yield, modulus of elasticity in tension, and Charpy impact strength (notched specimens).
- Rheological and thermal tests
- Melt mass‑flow rate (MFR) determination and heat resistance / shrinkage on heating assessments.
- Test methods and conditioning
- Preparation/conditioning of specimens and references to standardized test methods to ensure repeatability.
- Designation, ordering and marking
- Guidance for specifying material grade, dimensions and required properties for procurement and traceability.
Practical applications / Who uses this standard
EN ISO 15013:2022 is intended for professionals involved with polypropylene sheet production and procurement, including:
- Manufacturers and compounders - to set material and process controls for extruded PP sheets.
- Quality assurance and test laboratories - to perform required tests (tensile, Charpy, MFR, dimensional checks, heat resistance).
- Product designers and converters - who specify sheet properties for thermoforming, fabrication or end-use parts.
- Procurement/specifiers and regulators - to create clear purchase orders and ensure compliance with recognized test methods.
Key benefits include harmonized acceptance criteria, reproducible test procedures, and clearer designation/marking for supply-chain communication.
Related standards
EN ISO 15013:2022 references and aligns with several ISO test standards, for example:
- ISO 527‑2 (tensile testing)
- ISO 179‑1 / 179‑2 (Charpy impact)
- ISO 1133‑1 (MFR)
- ISO 11501 (dimensional change on heating)
- ISO 19069‑1 (PP designation system)
Keywords: EN ISO 15013:2022, polypropylene sheets, PP extruded sheets, test methods, dimensional tolerances, melt mass‑flow rate, Charpy impact, heat resistance, PP‑H, PP‑B, PP‑R.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 15013:2008
Polimerni materiali - Ekstrudirane plošče iz polipropilena (PP) - Zahteve in
preskusne metode (ISO 15013:2022)
Plastics - Extruded sheets of polypropylene (PP) - Requirements and test methods (ISO
15013:2022)
Kunststoffe - Extrudierte Tafeln aus Polypropylen (PP) - Anforderungen und Prüfung
(ISO 15013:2022)
Plastiques - Plaques extrudées en polypropylène (PP) - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
(ISO 15013:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 15013:2022
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 ISO 15013
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.140.10 Supersedes EN ISO 15013:2007
English Version
Plastics - Extruded sheets of polypropylene (PP) -
Requirements and test methods (ISO 15013:2022)
Plastiques - Plaques extrudées en polypropylène (PP) - Kunststoffe - Extrudierte Tafeln aus Polypropylen (PP)
Exigences et méthodes d'essai (ISO 15013:2022) - Anforderungen und Prüfung (ISO 15013:2022)
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The text of ISO 15013:2022 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 15013:2022 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15013
Third edition
2022-02
Plastics — Extruded sheets of
polypropylene (PP) — Requirements
and test methods
Plastiques — Plaques extrudées en polypropylène (PP) — Exigences
et méthodes d'essai
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ISO 15013:2022(E)
ISO 15013:2022(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Material. 1
5 Requirements . 2
5.1 Appearance . 2
5.2 Dimensional tolerances . 2
5.2.1 Thickness . 2
5.2.2 Length and width . . 2
5.2.3 Rectangularity . 3
5.2.4 Bow of sheets in rolled form . 3
5.3 Properties . 3
5.3.1 Mechanical and thermal properties . 3
5.3.2 Behaviour on heating . 4
5.3.3 Physiological behaviour . 4
6 Test methods . 4
6.1 Test specimens. 4
6.1.1 Preparation of test specimens . 4
6.1.2 Conditioning . 4
6.1.3 Testing . 4
6.2 Delivery condition . 4
6.3 Appearance . 5
6.4 Dimensions . 5
6.4.1 Thickness, h . 5
6.4.2 Length, l, and width, b . . . 5
6.4.3 Rectangularity . 5
6.4.4 Bow of sheets in rolled form . 5
6.5 Tensile stress at yield, σ , and tensile strain at yield, ε . 5
y y
6.6 Modulus of elasticity in tension, E . 5
t
6.7 Charpy impact strength of notched specimens, a . 5
cn
6.8 Melt mass-flow rate (MFR) . 6
6.9 Heat resistance . 6
6.10 Determination of shrinkage on heating . 6
7 Designation and order specification . 7
7.1 Example for sheets . 7
7.2 Example for sheets in rolled form . 8
8 Marking . . 8
Annex A (normative) Requirements for rectangularity . 9
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ISO 15013:2022(E)
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This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 15013:2007), which has been technically
revised. The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows.
— The minimum value of tensile strain at yield for PP-H group 1.1 in Table 2 has been changed from
≥ 9 % to ≥ 7 %.
— The mandatory Clause 3 (Terms and definitions clause) has been added and subsequent clauses
have been renumbered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 15013:2022 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Plastics - Extruded sheets of polypropylene (PP) - Requirements and test methods (ISO 15013:2022)". This standard covers: This document specifies the requirements and test methods for solid flat extruded sheets of polypropylene homopolymers (PP‑H) and polypropylene copolymers (PP‑B and PP‑R) without fillers or reinforcing materials. This document applies to PP sheet in rolled form. It applies only to thicknesses of 0,5 mm to 40 mm.
This document specifies the requirements and test methods for solid flat extruded sheets of polypropylene homopolymers (PP‑H) and polypropylene copolymers (PP‑B and PP‑R) without fillers or reinforcing materials. This document applies to PP sheet in rolled form. It applies only to thicknesses of 0,5 mm to 40 mm.
EN ISO 15013:2022 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.
EN ISO 15013:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 15013:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Die Norm EN ISO 15013:2022 befasst sich mit den Anforderungen und Prüfmethoden für extrudierte Platten aus Polypropylen (PP), mit dem Schwerpunkt auf den homopolymeren und copolymeren Varianten. Ein besonders bedeutender Aspekt dieser Norm ist der klare Anwendungsbereich, der sich auf massive, flache Platten ohne Füllstoffe oder Verstärkungsmaterialien konzentriert. Dadurch wird die Norm zu einem wichtigen Referenzdokument für Hersteller und Verarbeiter von Polypropylenplatten. Die Norm deckt eine breite Palette von Anwendungen ab, da sie spezifisch für PP-Blatt in gerollter Form gilt. Ein hervorzuhebendes Merkmal ist die Festlegung der zulässigen Dicke von 0,5 mm bis 40 mm. Dies ermöglicht eine gezielte Anwendung in verschiedensten Industrien, von Bauanwendungen bis hin zu Verpackungslösungen. Zu den Stärken der Norm gehört die detaillierte Beschreibung der Prüfmethoden, die sicherstellen, dass die extrudierten Platten die geforderten Qualitätshinweise erfüllen. Diese Prüfmethoden sind nicht nur für die Qualitätskontrolle von Bedeutung, sondern ermöglichen auch eine standardisierte Kommunikation zwischen Herstellern und Abnehmern. Die Standardisierung sorgt dafür, dass die Produktqualität durchgehend hoch ist und die Funktionalität der Kunststoffplatten gewährleistet wird. Die Relevanz der EN ISO 15013:2022 zeigt sich auch in ihrer Fähigkeit, den Zielen der Nachhaltigkeit gerecht zu werden. Polypropylen ist ein leicht recycelbarer Kunststoff und die Definition der Anforderungen für PP-Platten unterstützt die Bemühungen um umweltfreundliche Produkte. Insgesamt bietet die EN ISO 15013:2022 eine umfassende Grundlage für die Qualitätsstandards im Bereich der extrudierten Polypropylenplatten und stellt sicher, dass wirtschaftliche sowie technische Anforderungen erfüllt werden. Diese Norm ist somit ein unverzichtbares Werkzeug für alle, die in der Industrie mit Polypropylen arbeiten.
SIST EN ISO 15013:2022は、ポリプロピレン（PP）の押出しシートに関する標準であり、特にPPホモポリマー（PP-H）およびポリプロピレンコポリマー（PP-BおよびPP-R）で作られた固体の平面押出しシートに関する要求事項と試験方法を定めています。この文書は、充填剤や補強材料を含まず、幅広い使用に適したPPシートの標準化を推進するための重要なガイドラインを提供しています。 この標準の範囲は、0.5mmから40mmの厚さをもつPPシートに限定されており、ロール状の形態での適用が明確に示されています。この明確な仕様は、製造業者やユーザーにとって非常に有益で、製品の一貫性と品質を確保するための基準を提供します。 SIST EN ISO 15013:2022の強みは、ポリプロピレン材料の特性や加工方法に基づいて、具体的かつ詳細な試験方法を定義している点です。この標準に従えば、メーカーは製品の性能を正確に評価し、品質管理を向上させることが可能となります。また、材料の信頼性や安全性を確保するための取り組みを強化することができるため、業界全体の競争力向上にも寄与します。 さらに、この標準はポリプロピレンシートの利用が増加する中で、アップデートされた要件を明示しており、環境に優しい素材としてのポリプロピレンの普及を後押ししています。持続可能な開発の観点からも、EN ISO 15013:2022は重要な役割を果たしており、現代の製造業におけるニーズに応えるものとなっています。 全体として、SIST EN ISO 15013:2022はポリプロピレン押出しシートに関する包括的な標準として、業界の基準を引き上げるための重要な文書であり、品質管理や製品開発において不可欠なリソースといえるでしょう。
EN ISO 15013:2022는 폴리프로필렌(PP) 호모폴리머(PP-H) 및 폴리프로필렌 공중합체(PP-B 및 PP-R)로 만든 고형 평탄 압출 시트의 요구 사항과 시험 방법을 규정한 표준입니다. 이 표준은 필러나 보강 재료가 없는 PP 시트에 적용되며, 롤 형태의 PP 시트에 국한되어 있습니다. 두께 범위는 0.5mm에서 40mm까지로 설정되어 있어, 다양한 응용 분야에서 사용할 수 있는 시트를 포괄합니다. 이 표준의 강점은 명확하고 구체적인 요구 사항을 제공하여 제조업체가 품질을 유지하면서 생산할 수 있도록 돕는 점입니다. 또한, 시험 방법이 포함되어 있어, 제품의 물리적 특성을 평가하고 품질 보증 프로세스를 강화하는 데 기여합니다. EN ISO 15013:2022는 폴리프로필렌 압출 시트의 산업 표준으로서의 중요성을 보여줍니다. 이 표준을 따르는 것은 시장에서 경쟁력을 유지하는 데 필수적이며, 소비자들에게 신뢰할 수 있는 제품을 제공할 수 있는 기반을 마련해 줍니다. 폴리프로필렌 시트의 품질과 일관성을 보장하는 이러한 요구 사항은 다양한 산업 분야의 요구를 충족시켜 주며, 지속 가능한 개발에 기여할 수 있습니다.
The EN ISO 15013:2022 standard provides comprehensive guidelines and requirements for solid flat extruded sheets of polypropylene (PP), particularly addressing polypropylene homopolymers (PP-H) and copolymers (PP-B and PP-R) that do not contain fillers or reinforcing materials. Its scope is specifically limited to sheets in rolled form with thicknesses ranging from 0.5 mm to 40 mm, establishing a clear focus on the properties and applications of these materials. One of the strengths of this standard lies in its thorough approach to specifying test methods that ensure the quality and performance of polypropylene sheets. The inclusion of detailed requirements for physical and mechanical properties guarantees that manufacturers adhere to industry benchmarks, thereby enhancing product reliability and safety. Additionally, the clarity in defining the types of polypropylene covered by the standard allows for precise compliance, facilitating a smoother integration into manufacturing processes. Moreover, the standard is highly relevant in today's market, as it addresses the increasing demand for sustainable materials in various industries. Polypropylene sheets are widely used in multiple applications, including packaging, automotive components, and construction materials. By providing standardized testing and requirements for these sheets, EN ISO 15013:2022 ensures that end-users can expect consistency in performance, which is critical for applications where material integrity is paramount. In summary, EN ISO 15013:2022 stands out due to its focused scope, robust testing methodologies, and relevance to contemporary manufacturing needs, making it a valuable resource for stakeholders involved in the production and utilization of polypropylene sheets.
La norme EN ISO 15013:2022 régit les exigences et les méthodes d'essai pour les feuilles extrudées solides en polypropylène (PP), englobant à la fois les homopolymères de polypropylène (PP-H) et les copolymères (PP-B et PP-R) sans ajout de charges ni de matériaux de renforcement. L'étendue de cette norme est clairement définie, se limitant aux feuilles de PP en forme déroulée et s'appliquant uniquement à des épaisseurs variant entre 0,5 mm et 40 mm. Parmi les points forts de cette norme, on peut souligner son approche rigoureuse concernant les exigences de qualité et les méthodes d'essai systématiques qui garantissent que les produits en polypropylène répondent aux normes de performance requises. L'élaboration de critères précis pour les matériaux permet aux fabricants de s'assurer de la conformité de leurs produits aux standards industriels, ce qui renforce la fiabilité et la sécurité de leur utilisation dans diverses applications. La pertinence de la norme EN ISO 15013:2022 ne peut être sous-estimée dans un marché en constante évolution, où l'usage du polypropylène est de plus en plus répandu dans des secteurs aussi variés que l'emballage, la construction, et bien d'autres. Cette norme non seulement assure une meilleure qualité des produits en polypropylène, mais elle encourage aussi l'innovation dans le domaine de l'extrusion des feuilles de plastique. En définissant des lignes directrices claires, elle joue un rôle essentiel dans l'harmonisation des pratiques industrielles, facilitant ainsi le commerce international tout en favorisant la durabilité. En somme, la norme SIST EN ISO 15013:2022 se révèle être un outil indispensable pour tous les acteurs du secteur du polypropylène, garantissant que malgré la diversité des applications, les produits demeurent en adéquation avec les exigences les plus élevées en matière de qualité et de performance.
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