IS 13193 : 1992 Polyalkylene terephthalates (PET and PBT) for moulding and extrusion

1 Scope

1.1 This standard prescribes the requirements and the methods ofsampling and tests for polyalkylene terephthalate materials formoulding and extrusion.

1.2 This standard is intended to be used for identification andcharacterization of polyalkylene terephthalate materials on thebasis of basic polymer parameters and recommended end-uses.

2 References

IS 2828 :1964Glossary of terms used in plasticindustry

IS 4905 :1968Methods for random sampling

IS 8543 : Part 1 : Sec 2 :1979 Methods of testing plastics:Part 1Characterization of polymer structureand size, Section 2 Determination ofdensity of solid plastics

IS 8543 : Part 3 : Sec 2 :1978 Methods of testing plastics:Part 3Preparation of test specimens, Section2 Injection moulded test specimens

IS 8543 : Part 4 : Sec 1 :1984 Methods of testing plastics:Part 4Short term mechanical properties,Section 1 Determination or tensileproperties

IS 13411 :1992Glass reinforced polyester doughmoulding compound

IS 13360 : Part 6 : Sec 1 :1992 Plastics - Methods of testing: Part6Thermal properties, Section 1Determination of vicat softeningtemperature of thermoplasticsmaterials

IS 13360 : Part 6 : Sec 6 :1992 Plastics - Methods of testing: Part6Thermal properties, Section 6Determination of flammability byoxygen index

IS 13360 : Part 6 : Sec 10 :1992 Plastics - Methods of testing: Part 6Thermal properties, Section 10Determination of melting behaviour(melting temperature or melting range)of semi-crystalline polymers

IS 12252 :1987Polyalkylene terephthalates (PET &PBT) for their safe use in contactwith foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals anddrinking water