ISO 10366-1-2002 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10366-1:2002 — Plastics — Methyl methacrylate-acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (MABS) moulding and extrusion materials — Part 1: Designation system and basis for specifications. Establishes a designation/classification system for MABS thermoplastic materials to be used as the basis for material specifications.

Abstract

ISO 10366-1:2002 defines a classification and designation system for MABS materials based on characteristic designatory properties (Vicat softening temperature; melt volume‑flow rate; Charpy notched impact strength; tensile modulus) and on information about composition, intended application or processing, important properties, additives, colorants, fillers and reinforcement. It applies to MABS in the form of powders, granules or pellets, unmodified or modified with additives.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (withdrawal of international standard).
• Publication date: October 2002.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 83.080.20 (Thermoplastic materials / Plastics).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2002).
• Number of pages: 8 pages.

Scope

This part of ISO 10366 is applicable to all MABS materials consisting of a continuous phase based mainly on copolymers of styrene, acrylonitrile and methyl methacrylate with a dispersed elastomeric phase mainly of polybutadiene. It covers designation and specification-basis information for materials ready for normal use (powder, granules or pellets), whether unmodified or modified by additives, colorants, fillers or reinforcements.

Key topics and requirements

• Designation system and classification criteria for MABS grades (based on Vicat, melt volume‑flow rate, Charpy notched impact and tensile modulus).
• Information elements to accompany designations: composition, intended application or processing method, significant properties, additives, colorants, fillers and reinforcing materials.
• Applicability to moulding and extrusion materials in commercial forms (pellets, granules, powder).
• Serves as a basis for material specifications and communication between producers, purchasers and testing laboratories.

Typical use and users

Used by polymer material producers, compounders, OEMs, product designers, quality and specifications engineers, testing laboratories and standards bodies to classify MABS grades, specify material requirements in procurement documents, and ensure consistent material selection for injection moulding and extrusion applications. Guidance in the standard supports material data sheets and procurement clauses.

Related standards

Part 2 of the series (ISO 10366-2:2003) covered preparation of test specimens and determination of properties; both Parts 1 and 2 have since been revised and renumbered under ISO 19066 series — ISO 19066-1:2014 (revising ISO 10366-1:2002) and ISO 19066-2:2020 (revising ISO 10366-2:2003). These newer documents are the current references for designation (Part 1) and property test/preparation (Part 2).

Keywords

MABS, methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile, butadiene, styrene, plastics, thermoplastics, designation system, material specification, Vicat, melt volume‑flow rate, Charpy impact, tensile modulus.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10366-1:2002 is an ISO international standard that specified a designation system and basis for specifications for MABS moulding and extrusion materials.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the classification/designation criteria for MABS grades based on key designatory properties (Vicat softening temperature, melt volume‑flow rate, Charpy notched impact strength, tensile modulus) and descriptive information on composition, additives and intended application or processing.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Material manufacturers, compounders, product designers, procurement/specification engineers, testing laboratories and conformity bodies that need a standardised way to describe and specify MABS materials.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10366-1:2002 has been withdrawn and superseded by ISO 19066-1:2014 (the ISO 19066 series is the updated replacement for the older ISO 10366 parts). Users should refer to ISO 19066-1:2014 for the current designation system.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it was issued as Part 1 of ISO 10366 (with Part 2 covering specimen preparation and property determination). Both parts were later revised and renumbered under the ISO 19066 series (Part 1 → ISO 19066-1:2014; Part 2 → ISO 19066-2:2020).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: MABS, methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile, butadiene, styrene, designation, classification, Vicat, melt volume‑flow rate, Charpy impact, tensile modulus.