Water effect
Plastics standardized environmental testing
Article REF: AM3521 V1
Water effect
Plastics standardized environmental testing

Author : Virginie SABIN CHIARILLI

Publication date: April 10, 2011 | Lire en français

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5. Water effect

5.1 Water absorption on solid polymers

NF EN ISO 62 – Plastics – Determination of water absorption.

Measuring this characteristic enables us to assess any variations in the mass of certain plastics used in contact with water or exposed to humidity. Absorption is determined :

  • by immersion in cold or boiling water;

  • or by exposure in an enclosure with defined humidity and temperature.

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