ISO 10066-1991 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10066:1991 — Flexible cellular polymeric materials — Determination of creep in compression. This International Standard specifies a laboratory test method for measuring the creep (time-dependent deformation) of flexible cellular polymeric materials under a compressive load; it is intended primarily for quality‑assurance and material characterization in packaging and other applications where long‑term compressive behaviour is relevant.

Abstract

ISO 10066:1991 gives the principle of the test, the required apparatus, specimen preparation and conditioning, the test procedure for measuring compression creep, and the contents of the test report. The method is designed to produce repeatable results for comparative and quality control purposes on flexible cellular (foam) polymeric materials.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed following periodic review).
• Publication date: November 1991 (1991-11).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 83.100 (Cellular materials).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1991).
• Number of pages: 3.

Scope

Applies to flexible cellular polymeric materials (foams) and specifies a procedure to determine creep in compression for short‑term and comparative quality control testing. The standard covers test principle, required apparatus, preparation and conditioning of specimens, execution of the creep test and the required information to be recorded in the test report. It is intended mainly for use in packaging and related applications where the long‑term compressive deformation behaviour of foams is of interest.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of the test principle for compression creep (measurement of time‑dependent deformation under a constant compressive load).
• Specification of the apparatus and test fixtures needed to apply and maintain a constant compressive load and to measure deformation.
• Instructions for specimen selection, cutting and preparation to ensure representative and reproducible results.
• Conditioning requirements (environmental temperature and humidity) prior to testing to reduce variability.
• Test procedure: application of load, measurement intervals and reporting of creep results and test conditions.
• Required contents of the test report to support traceability and comparison (material ID, test conditions, results, deviations).

Typical use and users

Used by materials testing laboratories, foam and packaging manufacturers, quality assurance teams, product designers and standards organizations who need objective, repeatable data on compressive creep behaviour of flexible cellular polymeric materials for product development, acceptance testing and quality control.

Related standards

ISO 10066:1991 sits within a family of ISO test methods for flexible cellular polymeric materials. Closely related or complementary standards include ISO 1856 (Determination of compression set), ISO 3386 (Determination of stress–strain characteristics in compression — Parts for low‑ and high‑density materials), ISO 3385 (Determination of fatigue by constant‑load pounding) and other ISO test methods and specifications for polyurethane and other foams. These standards together cover complementary mechanical and durability properties used in foam specification and quality control.

Keywords

ISO 10066, compression creep, flexible cellular polymeric materials, foam testing, packaging materials, creep in compression, test method, specimen conditioning, compression test, quality assurance.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10066:1991 is an International Standard that specifies a laboratory method for determining the creep (time‑dependent compressive deformation) of flexible cellular polymeric materials.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the test principle, apparatus, specimen preparation and conditioning, the step‑by‑step test procedure for measuring compression creep, and the required contents of the test report for reproducible, comparable results.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Materials testing laboratories, foam and packaging manufacturers, QA/QC engineers, product designers and others needing standardized compression‑creep data for specification, acceptance testing and design.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10066 was published in November 1991 and, according to ISO's record, it remains published and has been reviewed under ISO's systematic review process (confirmed during reviews). Users should verify with their national standards body or the ISO catalogue for the absolute latest status or any newer replacement documents before relying on it for regulatory or contractual requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the broader suite of ISO test methods for flexible cellular polymeric materials (ICS 83.100), which includes related compression and durability tests such as ISO 1856 (compression set) and ISO 3386 (compression stress–strain characteristics). These documents are commonly referenced together when characterizing foam materials.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Flexible cellular polymeric materials; foam; compression creep; creep in compression; test method; specimen conditioning; packaging materials; ISO 10066:1991.