TS EN ISO 1043-1

TS EN ISO 1043-1 is a terminology standard for plastics that defines abbreviated terms for basic polymers, symbols for the components of those terms, and symbols used to indicate special characteristics of plastics. It supports consistent technical communication by giving a common way to identify polymer families and key material features.

What the polymer designation system is used for

In general plastics practice, material names often need to convey more than the base resin. They may also need to reflect modifiers, components, or special characteristics that affect processing, properties, or end use. This standard addresses the structure of abbreviated terms for basic polymers and the symbols that belong to those terms, helping users present material information in a compact and consistent form.

Such terminology is especially useful in specifications, drawings, datasheets, and product documentation, where clarity matters and similar-looking plastics can have very different behavior. By separating the base polymer identity from special characteristics and term components, the standard supports more precise communication across design, procurement, manufacturing, and quality functions.

• Abbreviated terms for basic polymers
• Symbols for the components of those terms
• Symbols for special characteristics of plastics
• Consistent terminology for material identification

This listing refers to a withdrawn edition of TS EN ISO 1043-1, so the standard is no longer active in its recorded form. Even so, it remains a useful reference for understanding how plastics nomenclature is organized at a fundamental level.