This part of ISO 3673 specifies the methods of preparation of test specimens and the test methods to be used
in determining the properties of epoxy resins. Requirements for handling test material and for conditioning
both the test material before moulding and the specimens before testing are given.
Properties of crosslinked epoxy resins have been selected from the general test methods in
ISO 10350-1:1998. Other test methods in wide use with, or of particular significance to, epoxy resins,
particularly properties useful for the processing of non-crosslinked epoxy resins, are also included in this part
of ISO 3673.
In order to obtain reproducible and comparable test results, it is necessary to use the test methods, sample
preparation and conditioning, and specimen dimensions specified herein. Values determined will not
necessarily be identical to those obtained using test specimens of different dimensions or prepared using
different procedures.
Other standards exist concerning the determination of properties and preparation of test specimens for epoxybased
products, to which reference will be made, if required.
ISO 3673-2:2007 history
2012ISO 3673-2:2012 Plastics - Epoxy resins - Part 2: Preparation of test specimens and determination of properties of crosslinked epoxy resins
2007ISO 3673-2:2007 Plastics - Epoxy resins - Part 2: Preparation of test specimens and determination of properties
1999ISO 3673-2:1999 Plastics - Epoxy resins - Part 2: Preparation of test specimens and determination of properties