scope:

This International Standard describes a method for the accelerated conditioning of test specimens of polyamides and copolyamides. It is applicable to grades containing fillers and other additives, but not to grades containing more than 2 % (m/m) extractables. The equilibrium moisture content attained by this method is close to the equilibrium moisture content obtained in the standard atmosphere 23/50. The values of mechanical properties obtained after accelerated conditioning according to this method may differ slightly from those obtained after conditioning in the standard atmosphere 23/50.