ISO 12017-2021 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 12017:2021 — Plastics — Poly(methyl methacrylate) double- and triple-skin sheets — Test methods. This International Standard specifies standardized test methods, sampling and reporting requirements for quality control of extruded PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) double- and triple-skin flat sheets used principally in building and agricultural applications (for example greenhouses).

Abstract

Defines methods to determine key characteristics of PMMA multi-skin (double- and triple-skin) sheets including dimensional properties, rib geometry, mass per unit area and other properties necessary for consistent production and quality control. The standard applies to colourless and coloured, transparent, translucent and opaque grades with a minimum sheet width of 600 mm.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 24 June 2021 (Edition 2, 2021).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO), maintained by ISO/TC 61/SC 11.
• ICS / categories: 83.140.10 — Films and sheets.
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2021).
• Number of pages: 21 pages (ISO published edition count; national/adopted editions such as EN/DIN translations may include additional national forewords and differ in page count).

Scope

This document specifies the test methods for quality control of extruded poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) double- and triple-skin flat sheets produced from colourless and coloured, transparent, translucent and opaque grades. It applies to sheets with a minimum width of 600 mm and is intended primarily for applications in buildings and in agriculture (greenhouses). It provides procedures for sampling, sample preparation, test execution and reporting to ensure reproducible and comparable results.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized test methods for dimensional measurements: total sheet thickness, skin (face) thickness, rib (steg) thickness, width and length tolerances.
• Rib geometry and profile measurements specific to multi-skin extruded sheets (important for structural and thermal performance).
• Mass per unit area (areal mass) determination for production consistency and specification compliance.
• Requirements for sample conditioning, preparation and environmental considerations during testing.
• Specified reporting formats and test-record requirements to support quality control and product certification.
• Application notes covering transparent, translucent and opaque PMMA grades and a minimum sheet width of 600 mm.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers and extruders of PMMA multi-wall sheets use the standard for in-house quality control and production verification. Independent testing laboratories and certification bodies apply the methods when performing compliance testing. Product specifiers, procurement teams for building and greenhouse applications, and design engineers consult the standard to verify that materials meet dimensional and performance requirements. Standards committees and national bodies use the document as the reference for national adoptions and translations.

Related standards

ISO 12017:2021 replaces ISO 12017:1995 (withdrawn). The ISO document has been adopted regionally as EN ISO 12017:2021 and by national bodies (for example BS EN ISO 12017:2021, DIN EN ISO 12017:2021, etc.), which may include national forewords or additional normative references. The standard is produced under the responsibility of ISO/TC 61/SC 11 (Plastics).

Keywords

PMMA, polymethyl methacrylate, multi-wall sheet, double-skin, triple-skin, multi-skin, test methods, dimensional measurement, rib geometry, areal mass, quality control, greenhouse glazing, building materials, ISO/TC 61.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 12017:2021 is an International Standard that specifies test methods for quality control of extruded PMMA double- and triple-skin flat sheets.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers test procedures, sample preparation and reporting for dimensional checks (thicknesses, rib geometry, width/length), mass per unit area and related measurements for PMMA multi-skin sheets with a minimum sheet width of 600 mm; it applies across transparent, translucent and opaque grades.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: PMMA sheet manufacturers, production QC teams, independent test laboratories, certification bodies, building and greenhouse product specifiers, and national standards organizations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: It is current (published June 2021) and supersedes the earlier ISO 12017:1995 edition. National/adopted versions (EN/BS/DIN, etc.) are active adoptions of the 2021 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of ISO standards for plastics testing and is maintained by ISO/TC 61 (Plastics) and specifically subcommittee SC 11; while not a numbered multi-part series, it sits alongside many other ISO test-method standards for plastics products and sheets.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: PMMA, polymethyl methacrylate, double-skin, triple-skin, multi-wall, sheets, test methods, dimensional tolerance, rib geometry, areal mass, greenhouse glazing.