PT25406 Standards for Plastics Materials and Products – Semester IV – Plastics – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: PT25406 – Standards for Plastics Materials and Products

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: IV (Fourth Semester)

Branch: B.Tech. Plastics Technology (Plastics)

Credits / L-T-P: 1 Credit | L-T-P: 1-0-0

Course Objectives

• To understand the importance of standards in the plastics industry for ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• To familiarize students with national and international standard organizations such as ISO, ASTM, and their roles in plastics materials and product standardization.
• To develop knowledge of standard specifications for various plastic raw materials, additives, and finished products.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – Standard Specifications of Commodity Plastics

Specification for Polyethylene Material for Moulding and Extrusion as per standard, Specification for Polypropylene Materials for Moulding and Extrusion as per standard, Polystyrene Moulding and Extrusion Materials as per standard.

Activities: Identify and understand the standard specifications of commodity plastics.

Unit II – Standard Specifications of Engineering & Thermoset Plastics

Polycarbonate Moulding and Extrusion Materials Specification as per standard, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymers for Its Safe Use in Contact with Foodstuffs, Pharmaceuticals and Drinking Water as per standard and Phenolic Moulding Materials –– Methods of Test as per standard.

Activities: Evaluation of Standard Specifications of Engineering & Thermoset Plastics.

Unit III – Standard Specifications of Plastic Films

Polyethylene Films and Sheets — Specification as per standard

Activities: Evaluation of Standard Specifications of Plastic Films.

Unit IV – Standard Specifications of Moulded Products

Rotational Moulded Polyethylene Water Storage Tanks as per standard and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Crates for Milk Pouches-Specification as per standard,

Unit V – Plastic Bottles/Containers for Packaging of Natural Mineral Water and Packaged

Drinking Water – Specification as per standard and Plastics Feeding Bottles as per standard.

Activities: Evaluation of Standard Specifications of Moulded Plastic Products.

Unit VI – Standard Specifications of Pipes

Unplasticized PVC Pipes For Potable Water Supplies Specification as per standard and Polyethylene Pipes for Water Supply – Specification as per standard.

Activities: Evaluation of Standard Specifications of Plastic Pipes.

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO1: Understand the importance of standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements in the plastics industry for quality assurance, safety, and compliance.
• CO2: Apply national and international standards such as BIS, ISO, and ASTM in the classification and specification of plastic materials and products.
• CO3: Analyze standard specifications and testing requirements of commodity plastics, engineering plastics, and thermoset materials used in industrial applications.
• CO4: Evaluate the performance requirements and standard specifications of plastic films, moulded products, and related plastic components.
• CO5: Assess and select suitable plastic pipes and products based on relevant standards and application-specific engineering requirements.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

• Weightage: Continuous Assessment 40% | End Semester Examinations 60%
• Internal methodology: Assessment – I (35%), Assessment – II (35%), Activities (30%)

Source: Official Anna University – B.Tech. Plastics Technology R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: October 2026