TS 2380

TS 2380 is a terminology standard that brings together the terms and definitions used in the plastics field. It helps create a common technical language for the plastics industry, reducing ambiguity when materials, processes, and product descriptions are discussed or documented.

What the plastics vocabulary covers

The subject of this standard is the core vocabulary used in the production, processing, classification, and use of plastics. Terms such as polymer, resin, additive, filler, plasticizing, and shaping are central to describing material behavior and manufacturing practice. As a vocabulary standard, its role is to define concepts and usage boundaries rather than to prescribe test methods or performance limits.

Why shared definitions matter

Plastics form a broad family of materials, and closely related terms can have different technical meanings depending on context. Using shared definitions supports clearer specifications, research reporting, training, and communication across supply chains. TS 2380 was published as an equivalent of ISO 472:1988 and is now withdrawn, but it remains a useful reference for the conceptual structure of plastics terminology.

• Systematizes the basic terms and definitions used in the plastics industry
• Supports consistent language between materials concepts and processing concepts
• Reduces ambiguity in technical writing, education, and documentation
• Provides a general conceptual framework for plastics classification