TS EN ISO 1043-1

TS EN ISO 1043-1 is the part of the plastics terminology system that deals with symbols and abbreviated terms for basic polymers and their special characteristics. It supports consistent, compact identification of plastic materials in technical communication by indicating the main polymer family and, where relevant, an additional special characteristic. OFFICIAL SCOPE IS UNAVAILABLE. This record should not be treated as a fully verified publication text without checking the complete standard.

How basic polymer names are used

In general technical practice, the basic polymer designation is the first point of reference for understanding a plastic material’s chemical family, processing behaviour and typical application context. Abbreviated terms replace long chemical names in drawings, specifications, product data sheets and recycling-related communication, helping maintain a common language across industries. A symbol system of this kind does not describe every property of the material on its own, but it provides a shared framework for classification and comparison.

Why special characteristics matter

In plastics nomenclature, the idea of special characteristics is to add a concise indicator for a distinguishing feature associated with the base polymer. In practice, this can help separate materials that may look similar but differ in filler content, modification, additives or broad behavioural class. As a result, technical communication becomes clearer for design, procurement and documentation workflows. The subject indicated by this part title is the organisation of basic polymers and their distinguishing characteristics within one symbol logic.

This listing represents a withdrawn TSE edition, so it is mainly relevant for historical reference, legacy documentation comparison and terminology tracking. Current usage in plastics terminology should be checked against the newer editions of the relevant ISO/EN family.