Standard No.:	GB/T 13657-2011
English Name:	Bisphenol-A epoxy resin
Chinese Name:	双酚A型环氧树脂
Chinese Classification:	G32    Synthetic resin and plastic
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
ICS Classification:	83.080.10 83.080.10    Thermosetting materials 83.080.10
Source Content Issued by:	AQSIQ;SAC
Issued on:	2011-12-30
Implemented on:	2012-6-1
Status:	valid
Superseding:	GB/T 13657-1992 Bipenol-A epoxy resins
Target Language:	English
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1 Scope This standard specifies the representative type and main application, requirements, test methods, inspection rules as well as marking, packaging, transportation and storage of bisphenol-A epoxy resin. It is applicable to bisphenol-A epoxy resin. But it is not applicable to bisphenol-A epoxy resin containing curing agent and solvent. 2 Normative References The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. GB/T 1630.1-2008 Plastics - Epoxy Resins - Part 1: Designation GB/T 1725-2007 Paints, Varnishes and Plastics - Determination of Non-volatile-matter Content GB/T 3143-1982 Color Determination Method of Liquid Chemicals (Hazen Unit - Platinum-Cobalt Scale) GB/T 4612-2008 Plastics - Epoxy Compounds - Determination of Epoxy Equivalent GB/T 4618.1-2008 Plastics - Epoxy Resins - Determination of Chlorine Content - Part 1: Inorganic Chlorine GB/T 4618.2-2008 Plastics - Epoxy Resins - Determination of Chlorine Content - Part 2: Easily Saponifiable Chlorine GB/T 6678-2003 General Principles for Sampling Chemical Products GB/T 6679-2003 General Rules for Sampling Solid Chemical Products GB/T 6680-2003 General Rules for Sampling Liquid Chemical Products GB/T 9281.1-2008 Clear Liquids - Estimation of Colour by the Gardner Colour Scale - Part 1: Visual Method GB/T 12007.6-1989 Epoxide Resins - Determination of Softening Point - Ring and Ball Method GB/T 22314-2008 Plastics - Epoxide Resins - Determination of Viscosity 3 Representative Type and Main Application Bisphenol-A epoxy resin shall be named in accordance with GB/T 1630.1-2008 and its representative type and main application are detailed in Table 1.

Contents Foreword i 1 Scope 2 Normative References 3 Representative Type and Main Application 4 Requirements 5 Test Methods 6 Inspection Rules 7 Marking 8 Packaging, Transportation and Storage Annex A (Normative) Main Changes Between this Standard and GB/T 13657- Annex B (Normative) Colour Standard for Liquid with Gardner Colour Standard Number Below No Annex C (Informative) Comparison of Types of Bisphenol-A Epoxy Resins