1) ISO/TC 27 Solid mineral fuels :

Scope

Standardization (including nomenclature, methods of sampling, analysis and testing) to assist in the international exchange of information and the comparison and discussion of data relating to solid mineral fuels, their utilization and classification by size and type.

• a) ISO/TC 27/SC 1 Coal preparation: Terminology and performance
• b) ISO/TC 27/SC 3 Coke
• c) ISO/TC 27/SC 4 Sampling
• d)ISO/TC 27/SC 5 Methods of analysis

ii) ISO/TC 28 Petroleum and related products, fuels and lubricants from natural or synthetic sources

Scope

Standardization of terminology, classification, specifications, methods of sampling, measurement, analysis and testing for:

• Crude petroleum;
• Petroleum-based liquid and liquefied fuels;
• Non-petroleum based liquid and liquefied fuels from natural or synthetic sources;
• Gaseous fuels for transport applications;
• Measurement of gaseous fuels liquefied by refrigeration or compression;
• Petroleum based lubricants and fluids (including hydraulic fluids and greases);
• Non-petroleum based lubricants and fluids (including hydraulic fluids and greases) from natural or synthetic sources

Excluded are specifications and classifications for fuels and lubricants used in the operation of aircraft and space vehicles which are the responsibility of ISO/TC 20.ISO/TC 28/SC 4 Classifications and specifications

a) ISO/TC 28/SC 5 Measurement of refrigerated hydrocarbon and non-petroleum based liquefied gaseous fuels

ISO/TC 28/SC 7 Liquid Biofuels

iii) ISO/TC 45 Rubber and rubber products

Scope

Standardization of terms and definitions, test methods and specifications for rubber in any form, rubber products (including their dimensional tolerances) and major rubber compounding ingredients..

By agreement with ISO / TC 61, coated fabrics, flexible cellular materials, footwear and hose, whether made of rubber or plastics, are also dealt with in ISO / TC 45. In the case of speciality hoses of strong user interest to other TCs, e.g. TCs 22, 44, 67, and 131, TC 45 will mutually agree with the user TC concerned on the appropriate method of establishing or revising the International Standards concerned.

Excluded:

• rubber belting (dealt with by ISO / TC 41);
• tyres (dealt with by ISO / TC 31);
• certain speciality products, specifically those dealt with by ISO / TC 20, ISO / TC 22, ISO / TC 121 and ISO / TC 157, as well as the rubber seals dealt with by ISO / TC 131.

Note::

By agreement, standards in relation to thermoplastic elastomers are developed and maintained by ISO / TC 45 and by ISO / TC 61.

a)ISO/TC 45/SC 1 Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies

Scope

Standardization of rubber and plastic hoses and hose assemblies associated with industrial, chemical, automotive and hydraulic applications including hose test methods.

Excluded are some hose standards that are specific to applications which are drafted by other ISO committees.

b) ISO/TC 45/SC 2 Testing and analysis

Scope

Standardization of methods for physical testing and chemical analysis of rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers, materials and products, including application of statistical methods.

Excluded are, unless otherwise agreed, tests specific to one product as well as chemical analysis of raw materials.

Note

SC 2 is one of the sub-committees under ISO/TC 45. The extent and limitation for the products involved is given by the scope for ISO/TC 45.

c) ISO/TC 45/SC 3 Raw materials (including latex) for use in the rubber industry

Scope

Standardisation of methods for testing and analysis of raw materials for use in the rubber industry, including:

• latex
• natural rubber, chemically modified natural rubber
• synthetic and reclaim rubber, vulcanized crumb rubber
• carbon black, silica and other fillers;
• carbon black, silica and other fillers;

Excluding methods for testing and analysis used for compounded and/or vulcanized rubber.

Note

SC 3 strives to produce specifications for materials for use in the rubber industry. If more than 4 countries are opposed to specifications at CD or DIS stage, property values for those materials shall be included in an annex in the appropriate test method document

d) ISO/TC 45/SC 4 Products (other than hoses)

Scope

To prepare and maintain all international standards for semi–finished and finished products made from rubber materials, except those specifically assigned to other Technical Committees specified in the scope of ISO/TC 45. Excluded are hoses (dealt with by TC 45/SC 1).

iv) ISO/TC 54 Essential oils

Scope

Standardization of methods of analysis and specifications for essential oils.

v) ISO/TC 61 Plastics

Scope

Standardization of nomenclature, methods of test, and specifications applicable to materials and products in the field of plastics including processing (of products) by assembly in particular, but not limited to, polymeric adhesives, sealing, joining, welding.

Excluded: rubber, lacquers.

Note 1: By agreement, standards in relation to thermoplastic elastomers are developed and maintained by ISO/TC 45 and by ISO/TC 61.

Note 2: Jointing technology (including equipment and training) between plastic pipes (including all types of reinforced plastics), and/or fittings, valves and auxiliary equipment, and the assessment of the properties of the resulting joints are developed and maintained by ISO/TC 138.

• a) ISO/TC 61/SC 1 Terminology
• b) ISO/TC 61/SC 2 Mechanical behavior
• c) ISO/TC 61/SC 4 Burning behaviour
• d) ISO/TC 61/SC 5 Physical-chemical properties
• e) ISO/TC 61/SC 6 Ageing, chemical and environmental resistance
• f) ISO/TC 61/SC 9 Thermoplastic materials
• g) ISO/TC 61/SC 10 Cellular plastics
• h) ISO/TC 61/SC 11 Products
• i) ISO/TC 61/SC 12 Thermosetting materials
• j) ISO/TC 61/SC 13 Composites and reinforcement fibres
• k) ISO/TC 61/SC 14 Plastics and environment

vi) ISO/TC 83 Sports and other recreational facilities and equipment

Scope

Standardization of terms, dimensions, tolerances, functional, operational and performance requirements and safety requirements, as well as their testing, for sports and recreational facilities and equipment (e.g. ropes courses, playgrounds, inflatables, water slides, camping tents, floating leisure articles, sleeping bags, winter sports equipment, ice hockey equipment and facilities). Excluded are amusement rides and amusement devices covered by International Standards within the scope of ISO/TC 254.

vii) ISO/TC 83/SC 5 Ice hockey equipment and facilities

viii) ISO/TC 181 Safety of toys

Scope

Standardization of toys with respect to safety relating to their mechanical, physical, chemical and flammable properties.

Excluded:

• all electrical aspects which are dealt with by IEC.

ix) ISO/TC 193 Natural gas

Scope

Standardization of terminology, quality specifications, methods of measurement, sampling, analysis and test for natural gas and natural gas substitutes (gaseous fuel, including biogas, biomethane, coalbed methane, shale gas and wet gas), in all its facets from production to delivery to all possible end users across national boundaries.
Recognition of work related to natural gas in other technical committees and in liaison with these technical committees.
a)ISO/TC 193/SC 1 Analysis of natural gas

x) ISO/TC 217 Cosmetics

Scope

Standardization in the field of cosmetic products

xi) ISO/TC 238 Solid biofuels

Scope

Standardization of terminology, specifications and classes, quality assurance, sampling and sample preparation and test methods in the field of raw and processed materials originating from arboriculture, agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry to be used as a source for solid biofuels

Excluded: areas covered by ISO/TC 28/SC 7 Liquid biofuels, ISO/TC 193 Natural gas.

xii) ISO/TC 255 Biogas

Scope

Standardization in the field of biogas produced by anaerobic digestion, gasification from biomass and power to gas from biomass sources.