ISO 18553:2025Published

Method for the assessment of the degree of pigment or carbon black dispersion in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds

Méthode d'estimation de la dispersion du pigment et du noir de carbone dans les tubes, raccords et compositions à base de polyoléfines

Abstract / scope

This document describes a method with two procedures for the assessment of carbon black or pigment particle and agglomerate size, and the rating of dispersion in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds.

The method is applicable to polyolefin pipes and fittings, as well as raw material in pellet form, with the choice of procedure to be determined by the referring specification.

The method is applicable to carbon black or pigmented polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds with a carbon black content of less than 3 % by weight, and pigment content of less than 5 % by weight.

Life cycle

Replaces

ISO 18553:2002WithdrawnMethod for the assessment of the degree of pigment or carbon black dispersion in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compoundsInternational Standard · Published 28 Mar 2002 · ISO/TC 138/SC 5ISO 18553:2002/Amd 1:2007WithdrawnMethod for the assessment of the degree of pigment or carbon black dispersion in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds — Amendment 1International Standard · Published 23 Jul 2007 · ISO/TC 138/SC 5