TS EN ISO 18064

TS EN ISO 18064 is a standard concerned with the nomenclature and abbreviated terms used for thermoplastic elastomers. In practical terms, this kind of document brings the terminology, symbols, and abbreviations for a material family into a common technical language, helping reduce confusion in specifications, procurement records, and engineering communication. Thermoplastic elastomers are materials that combine rubber-like elasticity with the processing advantages of thermoplastics, so a clear naming system matters when describing structure, type, and use consistently.

Why thermoplastic elastomers need a dedicated naming system

Thermoplastic elastomers occupy a technical space between conventional rubber and plastics. Unlike vulcanized rubbers, they can be reshaped by heat, yet they still show elastic recovery in service. Because of that dual character, they often appear in contexts where both polymer and elastomer terminology are relevant. In general technical usage, nomenclature and abbreviations help distinguish TPE families, keep data sheets consistent, and support comparison across related materials. Based on the title, this standard provides a terminology framework for the material class; it should not be read as a product specification defining performance requirements.

What this document is useful for

• Supporting common naming practice across TPE material classes.
• Helping abbreviations stay consistent in technical documents.
• Improving communication in sourcing, design, and quality records.
• Clarifying the boundary between rubber terminology and plastics terminology.

This record refers to a withdrawn TSE edition, so users should verify current internal practice and related standards before applying it in new documentation. Even so, nomenclature standards like this are valuable because they create a shared vocabulary for engineers, suppliers, and quality teams, reducing avoidable technical misunderstandings.