EN ISO 60:2023

Plastics - Determination of apparent density of material that can be poured from a specified funnel (ISO 60:2023)

This document specifies a method of determining the apparent density, i.e. the mass per unit of volume, of loose material (powder or granular material) that can be poured from a funnel of specified design.
NOTE            For a method of determining the apparent density of loose moulding material that cannot be poured from a specified funnel, see ISO 61.

Kunststoffe - Bestimmung der scheinbaren Dichte von Formmassen, die durch einen gegebenen Trichter abfließen können (Schüttdichte) (ISO 60:2023)

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der scheinbaren Dichte, d. h. der Masse je Volumeneinheit, von losem Material (pulverförmiges oder granulatförmiges Material) (Schüttgut) fest, das aus einem Trichter mit festgelegter Konstruktion ausgegossen werden kann.
ANMERKUNG   Für ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der scheinbaren Dichte (Stopfdichte) von losem Formmaterial, das nicht aus einem festgelegten Trichter ausgegossen werden kann, siehe ISO 61.

Plastiques - Détermination de la masse volumique apparente des matières susceptibles de s'écouler à travers un entonnoir donné (ISO 60:2023)

Le présent document spécifie une méthode de détermination de la masse volumique apparente, c’est-à-dire la masse par unité de volume, des matières non tassées (en poudre ou en granulés) susceptibles de s’écouler à travers un entonnoir d’un modèle déterminé.
NOTE            Pour une méthode de détermination de la masse volumique apparente des matières à mouler non tassées qui ne sont pas susceptibles de s’écouler à travers un entonnoir donné, voir l’ISO 61.

Polimerni materiali - Določanje nasipne mase materiala, ki se lahko nasipa skozi lij določenih mer (ISO 60:2023)

Ta dokument določa metodo za določanje nasipne mase prahu za oblikovanje ali zrnaste snovi. Vzorec se nasipa skozi lij določenih mer v merilni valj s kapaciteto 100 kubičnih centimetrov, pri čemer se presežek odstrani z ravnilom, masa vsebine pa se določi s tehtanjem. Nasipna masa je izražena v gramih na mililiter.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 03-Oct-2023
• ICS: 83.080.10 - Thermosetting materials
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 04-Oct-2023
• Completion Date: 04-Oct-2023
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 60:2023 - Plastics - Determination of apparent density of material that can be poured from a specified funnel (ISO 60:2023)

Relations

• Replaces: EN ISO 60:1999 - Plastics - Determination of apparent density of material that can be poured from a specified funnel (ISO 60:1977)
• Effective Date: 12-Oct-2022

Overview

EN ISO 60:2023 is an international standard developed by CEN and ISO for the determination of the apparent density of plastics in powder or granular form that can be poured through a specified funnel. This standard provides a precise, repeatable method to measure the mass-to-volume ratio (apparent density) of loose plastic materials, an important physical property affecting processing and end-product quality. The method specifically targets materials that freely pour from the funnel design described in the standard, distinguishing it from similar methods for non-pourable moulding materials (covered by ISO 61).

Key Topics

• Apparent density is defined as the mass per unit volume of plastic material in its loose, natural state.
• The standard describes the apparatus required:
  • A balance accurate to 0.1 g.
  • A metal measuring cylinder (100 ml capacity, specific diameter).
  • A funnel of defined dimensions with a cover for the lower orifice.
  • A straight-edged blade for leveling the material.
• The procedure involves:
  • Pouring a specific volume (110–120 ml) of material into the funnel with the orifice closed.
  • Leveling excess material with the blade.
  • Quickly removing the orifice cover to allow material flow into the cylinder.
  • Handling flow issues caused by electrostatic charges by adding antistatic agents like gamma alumina, carbon black, or ethanol.
  • Performing at least two determinations and averaging the results.
• Expression of results:
  • Apparent density (d) is calculated by dividing the measured mass (m) of material in grams by the volume (V = 100) ml of the measuring cylinder.
  • Results are reported with two significant digits.
• The test report must include reference to the standard, material identification, individual and mean results, any antistatic agents used, statistical data if requested, observations, and the test date.

Applications

EN ISO 60:2023 is essential for industries and laboratories involved in plastics manufacturing and testing. Knowing the apparent density of powders or granular plastics helps in:

• Quality control during the production of thermosetting materials and other plastics.
• Optimizing processing parameters, such as dosing and feeding rates in molding or extrusion equipment.
• Comparing bulkiness, flowability, and handling characteristics of different plastic materials.
• Material specification development, ensuring consistency in raw materials for molding and compounding.
• Supporting research and development activities related to formulations of powders and granules for plastics manufacturing.

This standard is particularly useful where accurate and consistent measurement of bulk density impacts performance, such as in filler addition, blending, and inventory management.

Related Standards

• ISO 61 - Covers determination of apparent density for loose moulding materials that cannot be poured from a specified funnel, complementing the scope of ISO 60.
• National standards from CEN member countries have adopted EN ISO 60:2023, ensuring harmonization across Europe.
• Terminology and related concepts can be referenced via the ISO Online Browsing Platform and IEC Electropedia for plastics and materials science.

By adhering to EN ISO 60:2023, organizations ensure consistency, reliability, and comparability of apparent density measurements, facilitating international trade and regulatory compliance in the plastics sector.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2023
Polimerni materiali - Določanje nasipne mase materiala, ki se lahko nasipa skozi lij
določenih mer (ISO 60:2023)
Plastics - Determination of apparent density of material that can be poured from a
specified funnel (ISO 60:2023)
Kunststoffe - Bestimmung der scheinbaren Dichte von Formmassen, die durch einen
genormten Trichter abfließen können (Schüttdichte) (ISO 60:2023)
Plastiques - Détermination de la masse volumique apparente des matières susceptibles
de s'écouler à travers un entonnoir donné (ISO 60:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 60:2023
ICS:
83.080.10 Duromeri Thermosetting materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 60
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.080.10 Supersedes EN ISO 60:1999
English Version
Plastics - Determination of apparent density of material
that can be poured from a specified funnel (ISO 60:2023)
Plastiques - Détermination de la masse volumique Kunststoffe - Bestimmung der scheinbaren Dichte von
apparente des matières susceptibles de s'écouler à Formmassen, die durch einen genormten Trichter
travers un entonnoir donné (ISO 60:2023) abfließen können (Schüttdichte) (ISO 60:2023)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 September 2023.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 60:2023) 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 SIS.
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 April 2024, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2024.
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 60:1999.
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, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 60:2023 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 60:2023 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 60
Third edition
2023-09
Plastics — Determination of apparent
density of material that can be poured
from a specified funnel
Plastiques — Détermination de la masse volumique apparente des
matières susceptibles de s'écouler à travers un entonnoir donné
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ISO 60:2023(E)
ISO 60:2023(E)
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ISO 60:2023(E)
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Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Apparatus . 1
5 Procedure .2
6 Expression of results . 3
7 Test report . 3
Bibliography .
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