This part of ISO 14528 specifies the methods of preparation of test specimens and the test methods to be used in determination of the properties of powder moulding compounds (PMCs). Requirements for handling test material and for conditioning both the test material before molding and the specimens before testing are given here. Procedures and conditions for the preparation of test specimens and procedures for measuring properties of the materials from which these specimens are made are given. Properties and test methods which are suitable and necessary to characterize PMCs are listed. The properties have been selected from the general test methods in ISO 10