ISO 4046-5:2016

Overview

ISO 4046-5:2016 - Paper, board, pulps and related terms - Vocabulary - Part 5: Properties of pulp, paper and board is an international vocabulary standard published by ISO/TC 6. It defines bilingual (English/French) terms related to the properties of pulp, paper and board, providing standardized definitions, notes and cross-references to facilitate consistent use of terminology across testing, specification, procurement and research. The document is organized alphabetically (English entries) and uses the entry numbering format 5.X to place terms within the ISO 4046 series.

Key topics and technical content

• Clear, authoritative definitions of physical and chemical property terms, for example:
  • absorbency, air permeance, apparent bulk density, apparent sheet density
  • Chemical and compositional terms such as acid‑insoluble ash, ash content, alkali reserve, alkali solubility / resistance
  • Mechanical and structural terms such as bending angle, bending length, ageing
• Bilingual presentation: each English entry is paired with the equivalent French term (or indicated where no equivalent exists).
• Entry structure and metadata:
  • Numbering (5.X), preferred and admitted terms, subject field, definition, cross‑references (cf.), and NOTES.
  • Layout based on ISO 10241:1992 for vocabulary standards.
• Cross-references to relevant test methods and other ISO standards (e.g., ISO 5636, ISO 534, ISO 776, ISO 2493, ISO 692/699, ISO 10716, ISO 4094) where appropriate.

Applications and who uses it

ISO 4046-5:2016 is practical for anyone who needs unambiguous, international terminology about pulp, paper and board properties:

• Quality and testing laboratories standardizing test reports and method descriptions
• Paper and board manufacturers writing specifications and quality documentation
• Procurement and contract teams specifying material requirements
• Standards committees and technical writers harmonizing vocabulary across documents
• R&D teams and academic researchers ensuring clarity in publications
• Translators and bilingual documentation teams working between English and French

Benefits include improved communication, reduced ambiguity in specifications and test reports, and easier alignment with other ISO test standards.

Related standards

• ISO 4046 series: Part 1 (index), Part 2 (pulping), Part 3 (paper‑making), Part 4 (grades and converted products)
• Referenced test/terminology standards cited in entries: ISO 5636, ISO 534, ISO 776, ISO 2493, ISO 692, ISO 699, ISO 10716, ISO 4094

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