TS ISO 4046-4

TS ISO 4046-4 is one part of the ISO 4046 vocabulary series for paper and board technology, focused on the terms used to identify paper and board grades and products made from them. Vocabulary standards like this support clear technical communication by aligning names and definitions across manufacturing, trade, and documentation.

The conceptual area it covers

Its scope is terminology and definitions connected with paper and board grades and converted products derived from these materials. In this context, a “grade” is more than a broad material category; it can reflect the intended use, processing route, or finished product form. “Converted products” is the general industry term for items produced from paper or board through operations such as cutting, folding, shaping, printing, or laminating.

Why this vocabulary matters

In paper and board applications, product naming is closely tied to function, specification, and commercial use. Shared definitions reduce ambiguity in production, procurement, quality management, and technical specifications. Vocabulary standards usually do not prescribe test methods or performance limits; instead, they define the boundaries of concepts and help different users apply the same term consistently.

This TSE record is based on ISO 4046-4 and is withdrawn. Even so, it remains a useful conceptual reference for understanding how paper and board grades are distinguished from converted products within the broader terminology of the sector.