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Introduction, Selection and Standard Terminology

BS 5350–0 (1987): Methods of Test for Adhesives. General Introduction

This standard lists the methods published as separate Parts of this standard and other British Standards containing test methods of relevance to adhesives. Terms relating to the testing of adhesives are defined in BS 6138 “Glossary of terms used in the adhesives industry.” The methods at present included in BS 5350 are classified into groups as follows:

Group A—Adherends

Group B—Adhesives

Group C—Adhesively bonded joints: mechanical tests

Group D—Adhesively bonded joints: environmental tests

Group E—Sampling and analysis of test data

Group F—Tests for flooring adhesives

Group G—Physical tests on anaerobic adhesives

Group H—Physical tests on hot-melt adhesives

Note:    The scope of only a limited number of parts has been included below.

BS 5350-A2 (1990): Methods of Test for Adhesives. Adherends. Guide to the Selection of Adherend Materials

This part of BS 5350 gives information on the availability and selection of materials commonly used as adherends where the requirements are for the following: (a) general performance tests on adhesives; and (b) specific tests of adhesives for quality control or specification purposes and for the selection of adhesives.

BS 5350-E1 (1976): Methods of Test for Adhesives. Sampling and Analysis of Test Data. Guide to Statistical Analysis

This Part of BS 5350 describes statistical methods, which are valid even if a small number of test results (fewer than 10) are available. More detailed information is given in BS 2846.

Environmental Conditioning and Durability

BS EN 2243–5 (1992): Test methods for Structural Adhesives. Ageing Tests

This standard specifies ageing tests for resistance of adhesive bonded joints against environmental influences.

Surface Treatments

BS 5350-A1 (1976): Methods of Test for Adhesives. Adherends. Adherend Preparation

This Part of BS 5350 gives information on procedures for surface preparation for test specimens of common adherends where the requirements are for (a) general purposes; and (b) a higher standard of performance than for the general purposes covered by (a).