EN ISO 10365:2022

Adhesives - Designation of main failure patterns (ISO 10365:2022)

This document specifies the designations for the main types of failure pattern of bonded assemblies and illustrates, through diagrams, their respective appearances.
This document applies to all mechanical tests performed on a bonded assembly, regardless of the nature of the adherends and adhesive which make up the assembly.

Klebstoffe - Bezeichnung der wichtigsten Bruchbilder (ISO 10365:2022)

Dieses Dokument legt die Bezeichnungen der wichtigsten Bruchbildarten von geklebten Fügeanordnungen fest und veranschaulicht anhand von Abbildungen ihr jeweiliges Aussehen.
Dieses Dokument ist anwendbar bei allen mechanischen Prüfungen an einer geklebten Fügeanordnung, ungeachtet der Natur der Fügeteile und des Klebstoffes, die zur Herstellung der Fügeanordnung verwendet wurden.

Adhésifs - Désignation des principaux faciès de rupture (ISO 10365:2022)

Le présent document décrit la désignation des principaux types de ruptures des assemblages collés et illustre, à l’aide de schémas, les faciès respectifs.
Le présent document s’applique à tous les types d’essais mécaniques qui sont effectués sur un assemblage collé quelle que soit la nature des supports et de l’adhésif constituant l’assemblage.

Lepila - Označevanje glavnih načinov porušitev (ISO 10365:2022)

Ta dokument določa oznake za glavne vrste načinov porušitev lepljenih spojev
in ponazarja njihov videz z diagrami.
Ta dokument se uporablja za vse mehanske preskuse, izvedene na lepljenem spoju, ne glede na vrsto lepljencev in lepila, ki tvorijo spoj.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Feb-2022
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Aug-2022
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 193 - Adhesives
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 193/WG 2 - Structural adhesives
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 09-Feb-2022
• Completion Date: 09-Feb-2022
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 10365:2022 - Adhesives - Designation of main failure patterns (ISO 10365:2022)

Relations

• Replaces: EN ISO 10365:1995 - Adhesives - Designation of main failure patterns (ISO 10365:1992)
• Effective Date: 16-Feb-2022
• Refers: ISO 472:2013 - Plastics — Vocabulary
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 15307:2007 - Adhesives for leather and footwear materials - Sole-upper bonds - Minimum strength requirements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 1966:2009 - Structural adhesives - Characterization of a surface by measuring adhesion by means of the three point bending method
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 14293:2006 - Adhesives - Adhesives for bonding parquet to subfloor - Test methods and minimum requirements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 15336:2007 - Adhesives - Determination of the time to rupture of bonded joints under static load ( ISO 15109:1998 modified)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13408:2002 - Methods of test for hydraulic setting floor smoothing and/or levelling compounds - Determination of bond strength
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 15870:2009 - Adhesives - Determination of tensile strength of butt joints (ISO 6922:1987 modified)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 15307:2014 - Adhesives for leather and footwear materials - Sole-upper bonds - Minimum strength requirements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 14444:2005 - Structural adhesives - Qualitative assessment of durability of bonded assemblies - Wedge rupture test (ISO 10354:1992 modified)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 1392:2006 - Adhesives for leather and footwear materials-Solvent-based and dispersion adhesives-Testing of bond strength under specified conditions
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 1902:2015 - Adhesives - Test method for adhesives for floor and wall coverings - Shear creep test
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 14510:2005 - Adhesives for leather and footwear materials - Solvent-based and dispersion adhesives - Determination of sole positioning tack (spotting tack)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 14869-2:2011 - Structural adhesives - Determination of shear behaviour of structural bonds - Part 2: Thick adherends shear test (ISO 11003-2:2001, modified)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 1902:1999 - Adhesives - Test method for adhesives for floor coverings and wall coverings - Shear creep test
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN ISO 10365:2022 is an international standard developed by CEN and ISO, specifying the designation of primary failure patterns in bonded assemblies. This standard is essential for professionals working with adhesives, as it establishes clear terminology and visual identification criteria for common failure types observed in mechanical testing of adhesive joints. EN ISO 10365:2022 applies universally to any bonded assembly, regardless of the materials of the adherends or the type of adhesive involved.

Key Topics

• Standardization of Failure Patterns: The document provides a comprehensive list of the main types of failure modes, such as substrate failure, cohesive failure, adhesion failure, and mixed or oscillating failures. Each failure pattern is designated by a specific code for clarity and consistency.
• Visual Aids: Diagrams and illustrations accompany each designated failure type, helping users visually differentiate between adhesive, cohesive, and other forms of rupture.
• Terminology: Clear definitions of key terms (e.g., adhesion failure, cohesion failure, substrate failure) to foster a common language in reporting and interpreting mechanical test results.
• Guidance on Mixed Failures: The standard provides guidance on recording and expressing complex failures, including percentages for mixed failures and special notation for oscillating failures.
• Cross-application: Usable in all mechanical tests involving adhesives, including both laboratory and industrial evaluations.

Applications

EN ISO 10365:2022 adds practical value across a variety of industries and settings, including:

• Quality Control: Enables manufacturers of adhesives and bonded assemblies to standardize reporting and ensure consistent quality assessments.
• Research & Development: Facilitates clear communication of failure patterns in academic and industrial adhesive testing, supporting material improvements.
• Product Certification: Helps in comparing and certifying products according to internationally recognized adhesive failure patterns.
• Technical Reporting: Standardizes how engineers and technicians document the performance of adhesive joints, simplifying the interpretation and comparison of test results.
• Training & Education: Serves as a reference for training laboratory technicians and engineers in the correct identification and classification of failure patterns in adhesive testing.

Related Standards

EN ISO 10365:2022 is part of a broader family of adhesive and testing standards. Relevant references include:

• ISO 472 - Plastics-Vocabulary: Provides key terminology used throughout EN ISO 10365:2022.
• Adhesive Testing Standards: EN ISO 10365:2022 supports a wide range of test methods for adhesives by providing a referenced system for identifying mechanical failure patterns.
• ISO 10365:1992 (superseded): The 2022 edition introduces updates such as new designations for stress whitening and bondline corrosion failures.
• Industry-specific Standards: This standard is compatible with both ISO and CEN frameworks and can be used alongside other adhesive-related standards in construction, automotive, aerospace, and packaging industries.

Practical Value

By adopting EN ISO 10365:2022, organizations can:

• Achieve precise, reproducible communication regarding adhesive joint failures
• Improve consistency in reporting adhesive test results across global supply chains
• Reduce ambiguity in failure analysis and support continuous product improvement

This standard is a foundational tool for anyone involved in adhesive selection, application, or evaluation, supporting robust quality assurance and technical documentation worldwide.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 10365:1998
Lepila - Označevanje glavnih načinov porušitev (ISO 10365:2022)
Adhesives - Designation of main failure patterns (ISO 10365:2022)
Klebstoffe - Bezeichnung der wichtigsten Bruchbilder (ISO 10365:2022)
Adhésifs - Désignation des principaux faciès de rupture (ISO 10365:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10365:2022
ICS:
83.180 Lepila Adhesives
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 10365
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.180 Supersedes EN ISO 10365:1995
English Version
Adhesives - Designation of main failure patterns (ISO
10365:2022)
Adhésifs - Désignation des principaux faciès de rupture Klebstoffe - Bezeichnung der wichtigsten Bruchbilder
(ISO 10365:2022) (ISO 10365:2022)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 January 2022.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 10365:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61 "Plastics"
in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 193 “Adhesives” the secretariat of which is held by
UNE.
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 August 2022, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by August 2022.
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 EN ISO 10365:1995.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
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, 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, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 10365:2022 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 10365:2022 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10365
Second edition
2022-01
Adhesives — Designation of main
failure patterns
Adhésifs — Désignation des principaux faciès de rupture
Reference number
ISO 10365:2022(E)
ISO 10365:2022(E)
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1 Scope . 1
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3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Application .
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