ISO 10082-1999 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10082:1999 — Plastics — Phenolic resins — Classification and test methods. Provides a concise classification of phenolic (phenol‑formaldehyde and related) resins used in thermosetting plastics and a summary of internationally recognised test methods. Available in English and French; formats include PDF (electronic) and print.

Abstract

This International Standard defines terms and classification criteria for phenolic resins (raw materials, resin types, commercial forms, degree of condensation, catalysts and hardeners) and gives a numerical and alphabetical list of test methods relevant to production, processing and quality control. Clause 3 covers definitions and basis of classification; Clause 4 summarises the test methods and indicates which standards apply for particular measurements.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed/reviewed and retained as current in 2025).
• Publication date: 16 December 1999 (Edition 2, 1999-12).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 83.080.10 (Thermosetting materials).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (1999).
• Number of pages: 11 pages (ISO published edition).

Scope

The standard gives an overview of the different types of phenolic resin used in manufacture of thermosetting plastics and a summary of the available test methods. It defines terms relating to chemical structure, physical state and degree of condensation/polycondensation and lists methods applicable to properties important for production, processing and use. Users are advised to select only those tests appropriate for their specific application; for each listed method, only the referenced standard(s) should be used.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification criteria: raw materials, resin families (for example resols, novolaks, modified phenolics and addition resins).
• Commercial forms and physical states: liquids, solutions, powders, flakes, pellets and other product forms used in industry.
• Degree of condensation and cure stages (A‑stage, B‑stage, C‑stage) and their relevance to solubility and mouldability.
• Identification and role of catalysts and hardeners used with phenolic resins (acid/base catalysts, hexamethylenetetramine and other curing agents).
• Summary list of applicable test methods for key properties (examples: viscosity, non‑volatile matter/solids, gel/curing behaviour, residual phenol/formaldehyde, HMTA content, water content, ash); guidance on selecting appropriate tests for production, processing and quality control.
• Normative referencing: points to specific ISO test methods and related standards for the detailed test procedures to be followed.

Typical use and users

Primary users are resin and thermoset compound manufacturers, raw‑material suppliers, polymer laboratories, quality and process engineers, product designers specifying materials, procurement teams, and standards committees. Typical uses include selecting appropriate resin types, establishing acceptance criteria, specifying test suites for incoming materials and routine quality control, and harmonising test-method references in procurement/specifications.

Related standards

Standards commonly associated with ISO 10082 include ISO vocabulary and laboratory method standards referenced within ISO 10082 (for example ISO vocabulary standards for plastics), and specific test standards for residual phenol, viscosity, water content, ash, etc. National/adopted equivalents include EN ISO 10082:2000 (identical/adopted), and a number of subsequent ISO test method standards (for example standards that specify determination of residual phenol or other constituents) that provide the detailed test procedures referenced by ISO 10082. ISO/TR 8244:1988 and ISO 10082:1991 are previous documents replaced by the 1999 edition.

Keywords

phenolic resin, phenol‑formaldehyde, resol, novolak, thermosetting, classification, test methods, gel time, viscosity, residual phenol, formaldehyde, hexamethylenetetramine, condensation, quality control, ISO/TC 61/SC 12.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10082:1999 is an International Standard that classifies phenolic resins used in thermosetting plastics and provides a consolidated list and summary of internationally recognised test methods relevant to those resins.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers terminology and the basis of classification (raw materials, resin types, commercial forms, degree of condensation, catalysts/hardeners) and summarises test methods for properties important in production, processing and use. It does not itself prescribe detailed test procedures — it references the specific ISO test standards for that purpose.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Resin manufacturers, compounders, testing laboratories, material specifiers, quality engineers, and procurement teams use it to select resin types, to identify appropriate test methods and to harmonise specifications and acceptance criteria.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO 10082:1999 edition is published (16 December 1999) and was reviewed and confirmed as the current edition in 2025 (confirmation date: 18 June 2025). It therefore remains current unless a later revision has been published after that confirmation date.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of ISO standards on thermosetting materials managed by ISO/TC 61/SC 12 and is linked to a network of more specific ISO test standards (for example standards that specify determination of residual phenol, viscosity, water content, ash, etc.). Regional/adopted variants include EN ISO 10082:2000 (identical/adopted).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Phenolic resin, thermosetting, resol, novolak, classification, condensation stage, test methods, gel time, viscosity, residual phenol, HMTA, quality control.