ISO 13678:2010提供了用于螺纹套管、油管和管线连接的螺纹化合物的测试要求、建议和方法；以及用于旋转肩连接的螺纹化合物。概述的试验用于在实验室条件下评估螺纹化合物的关键性能和物理化学特性。 这些试验方法主要用于使用润滑基础脂配制的螺纹化合物，不适用于用于润滑和/或密封螺纹连接的某些材料。人们认识到，许多地区可能对此类产品有环境要求。ISO 13678:2010不包括环境合规性要求。最终用户有责任调查这些要求，并相应地选择、使用和处置螺纹化合物和相关废料。

ISO 13678:2010 provides requirements, recommendations and methods for the testing of thread compounds intended for use on threaded casing, tubing, and line pipe connections; and for thread compounds intended for use on rotary shouldered connections. The tests outlined are used to evaluate the critical performance properties and physical and chemical characteristics of thread compounds under laboratory conditions. These test methods are primarily intended for thread compounds formulated with a lubricating base grease and are not applicable to some materials used for lubricating and/or sealing thread connections. It is recognized that many areas can have environmental requirements for products of this type. ISO 13678:2010 does not include requirements for environmental compliance. It is the responsibility of the end user to investigate these requirements and to select, use and dispose of the thread compounds and related waste materials accordingly.