ISO 15988-2003 PDF
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St ISO 15988-2003
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Ст ISO 15988-2003
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Full title and description
St ISO 15988-2003 — Plastics — Film and sheeting — Biaxially oriented poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) films. This International Standard specifies requirements for biaxially oriented transparent PET films primarily intended for packaging use, either as single films or as laminated constructions with other films.
Abstract
ISO 15988:2003 defines the characteristics and general requirements for biaxially oriented transparent polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films used mainly in packaging applications. It covers the identification of the film type and references relevant test methods for optical and barrier properties.
General information
- Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed at latest systematic review).
- Publication date: May 2003 (publication recorded 15 May 2003).
- Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- ICS / categories: 83.140.10 (Films and sheets).
- Edition / version: Edition 1 (2003).
- Number of pages: 6 pages.
Scope
The standard specifies biaxially oriented transparent PET films, giving general definitions and requirements for films mainly used for packaging, either as single film materials or laminated with other films. It does not detail every test method but references established test standards for haze, gas transmission and other properties where needed.
Key topics and requirements
- Identification and designation of biaxially oriented PET film types and grades.
- Specified typical properties: thickness/tolerances, optical properties (including haze), and mechanical characteristics appropriate for packaging films.
- Reference to normative test methods for optical clarity (haze) and gas-transmission rates rather than repeating full test procedures.
- Suitability statements for use as single films and for lamination with other films in packaging constructions.
- Basic marking/labeling and product information expectations for supplied film.
Typical use and users
Primary users include PET film manufacturers, packaging film converters, laminators, packaging designers, quality-control and testing laboratories, procurement specialists in packaging supply chains, and standards/technical committees working on polymer film specifications.
Related standards
ISO 15988:2003 references and is used alongside related test standards for plastics and films, including standards for haze determination and gas-transmission rate measurements (for example ISO 14782 and parts of ISO 15105 series). It was developed under ISO/TC 61/SC 11 (Products — Plastics: film and sheeting work area).
Keywords
ISO 15988, PET film, biaxially oriented, polyethylene terephthalate, packaging film, film and sheeting, optical properties, haze, gas transmission, laminates, film specifications.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 15988:2003 is an international standard that specifies requirements for biaxially oriented transparent PET films intended mainly for packaging applications.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers the definition, designation and general property expectations of biaxially oriented PET films (thickness, optical and mechanical characteristics) and points to appropriate test methods for properties such as haze and gas-transmission rate. It applies to films used alone or in laminated film constructions for packaging.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Film producers, converters and laminators, packaging designers, quality and test laboratories, procurement staff, and regulatory/standards bodies involved with plastic packaging materials.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: As of the most recent ISO systematic review information, ISO 15988:2003 remains published and was last reviewed and confirmed (i.e., the 2003 edition remains current following review actions recorded in ISO’s lifecycle for this standard).
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: ISO 15988:2003 is a standalone specification for biaxially oriented PET films but is typically used together with other ISO test-method standards for plastics and films (for example standards addressing haze and gas-transmission measurements) and with other national or industry film specifications.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: PET, biaxially oriented film, packaging film, film specifications, haze, barrier properties, lamination, film thickness, ISO 15988.