TS EN ISO 18064

TS EN ISO 18064 is a terminology standard for thermoplastic elastomers that establishes a nomenclature system based on the chemical composition of the polymer or polymers involved. Thermoplastic elastomers combine elastic, rubber-like behavior with thermoplastic processability, so clear naming is important for identifying the material family and its structural basis.

Why composition-based nomenclature matters

The key idea behind this standard is to classify thermoplastic elastomers by what they are made of, rather than treating them as a single undifferentiated class. That approach helps prevent confusion between different polymer systems that may look similar in use but differ in chemistry, performance profile, and processing behavior. Terminology standards generally do not define product requirements; instead, they support consistent language in technical writing, procurement, education, and laboratory communication.

General technical context for thermoplastic elastomers

In general technical terms, thermoplastic elastomers are polymers that can be processed like thermoplastics while exhibiting elastomeric flexibility in service. This makes them useful in flexible parts, seals, coatings, and molded components. Standardized nomenclature and abbreviated terms help distinguish structurally different polymers from one another and reduce ambiguity when a material family is discussed across industries. TS EN ISO 18064 contributes to that shared technical vocabulary by organizing how these materials are named.