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BS EN 15501 - Thermal Insulation Products Equipment and Industrial Installationsl Insulation Products Equipment and Industrial Installations
BS EN 15501 - Thermal Insulation Products Equipment and Industrial Installationsl Insulation Products Equipment and Industrial Installations
NORME EUROPENNE
DRAFT
prEN 15501
EUROPISCHE NORM
March 2006
ICS
English Version
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 88.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
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Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
2006 CEN
B-1050 Brussels
Contents
Page
Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................4
1
Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
Requirements .........................................................................................................................................8
Test methods........................................................................................................................................11
Evaluation of conformity.....................................................................................................................15
Foreword
This document (prEN 15501:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 88 Thermal insulating
materials and products, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports the essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA which is an integral part of this standard.
Locally responsible authorities and contracting entities, who are bound by EU Directives to specify their
requirements using European harmonized product standards, shall be allowed to demand additional properties
outside the provisions of this standard if this is technically necessary due to prevailing operational conditions of the
building equipment or the industrial installation projected or due to safety regulations.
This European Standard contains five annexes:
Annex A (normative)
Annex B (normative)
Annex C (normative)
Annex D (informative)
Additional properties
Annex ZA (informative)
Products Directive
Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements for factory made expanded perlite and exfoliated vermiculite
products which are used for the thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations with an
operating temperature in the range of approximately 0C to + 1 300C.
The products are manufactured in the form of boards, pipe sections, segments and prefabricated ware.
This standard describes product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity,
marking and labelling.
Products covered by this standard are also used in prefabricated thermal insulation systems and composite panels;
the performance of systems incorporating these products is not covered.
This standard does not specify the required level of a given property that shall be achieved by a product to
demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The levels required for a given application are to be
found in regulations and invitations to tender.
This standard does not cover products intended to be used for the insulation of building structure.
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The standard does not cover the following acoustical aspects: direct airborne sound insulation, impact noise index
and sound absorption.
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.
EN 822, Thermal insulating products for building applications Determination of length and width.
EN 823, Thermal insulating products for building applications Determination of thickness.
EN 824, Thermal insulating products for building applications Determination of squareness.
EN 825, Thermal insulating products for building applications Determination of flatness.
EN 826, Thermal insulating products for building applications Determination of compression behaviour.
EN 993-14, Methods of test for dense shaped refractory products. Determination of thermal conductivity by the
hot-wire (cross-array) method.
EN 1094-6, Insulating refractory products Determination of permanent change in dimensions of shaped products
on heating.
EN 1604, Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of dimensional stability under
specified temperature and humidity conditions.
EN 12086, Thermal insulating products for building applications Determination of water vapour transmission
properties.
EN 12667, Thermal performance of building materials and products Determination of thermal resistance by
means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods Products of high and medium thermal resistance.
EN 12939, Thermal performance of building materials and products Determination of thermal resistance by
means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods Thick products of high and medium thermal resistance.
EN 13172:2001, Thermal insulating products Evaluation of conformity.
EN 13238, Reaction to fire tests for building products Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of
substrates.
EN 13467, Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations Determination of
dimensions, squareness and linearity of preformed pipe insulation.
EN 13468, Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations Determination of trace
quantities of water soluble chloride, fluoride, silicate and sodium ions and pH.
EN 13501-1:2002, Fire classification of construction products and building elements Part 1: Classification using
test data from reaction to fire test.
EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products Building products excluding flooring exposed to the
thermal attack by a single burning item.
EN ISO 1182, Reaction to fire tests for building products Non-combustibility test (ISO 1182:2002).
EN ISO 1716, Reaction to fire tests for building products Determination of the heat of combustion (ISO
1716:2002).
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EN ISO 8497, Thermal insulation Determination of steady-state thermal transmission properties of thermal
insulation for circular pipes (ISO 8497:1994).
prEN ISO 9229, Thermal insulation Definitions of terms (ISO/DIS 9229:1997).
EN ISO 11925-2, Reaction to fire tests Ignitability of building products subjected to direct impingement of flame
Part 2: Single flame source test (ISO 11925-2:2002).
EN ISO 13787, Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations Determination of
declared thermal conductivity (ISO 13787:2003).
3.1
For the purpose of this European standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1 Terms and definitions as given in prEN ISO 9229
3.1.1.1
expanded perlite
lightweight granular (insulation) material manufactured from naturally occurring volcanic rock expanded by heat to
form a cellular structure
3.1.1.2
exfoliated vermiculite
insulation material which results from expanding or exfoliating a natural micaceous mineral by heating
3.1.1.3
board, slab
rigid or semi-rigid (insulation) product of rectangular shape and cross section in which the thickness is uniform and
substantially smaller than the other dimensions
NOTE
Boards are usually thinner than slabs. They may also be supplied in tapered form.
3.1.1.4
pipe section
(insulation) product in the shape of a cylindrical annulus which may be split to facilitate application
3.1.1.5
segment
rigid insulation product for application to large diameter cylindrical or spherical equipment
3.1.1.6
block
(insulation) product generally of rectangular cross section and with a thickness not significantly smaller than the
width
3.1.2.3
prefabricated ware
pieces cut, abraded or otherwise formed
3.1.2.4
production line
assemblage of equipment that produces products in a continuous process. For ITT and FPC, each line is
considered separately
3.1.2.5
production unit
assemblage of equipment that produces products in a discontinuous process. For ITT and FPC, units using the
same process in one factory are considered together (as one production line)
3.2
Sb
Sd
Smax
b
m
v
a
Xt
Z
BS
CL
F
CS(Y)
CS(10)
L
MU
ST(+)
is the width
is the inside diameter
is the thickness
is the declared thickness of the product
is the relative change in width
is the relative change in thickness
is the relative change in length
is the deviation from linearity
is the length
is the thermal conductivity
is the declared thermal conductivity
is the water vapour diffusion resistance factor
is the deviation from squareness for boards on length and width
is the deviation from squareness for boards on thickness
is the deviation from flatness
is the compressive strength
is the bending strength
is the deviation from squareness for pipe sections
is the apparent density
is the deformation at time t
is the water vapour resistance
is the symbol of the declared level for bending strength
is the symbol of the declared level for soluble chloride ions
is the symbol of the declared level for soluble fluoride ions
is the symbol of the declared level for compressive strength
is the symbol of the declared level for compressive stress at 10 % deformation
is the symbol of the declared level for linearity
is the symbol of the declared value for water vapour diffusion resistance factor
is the symbol of the declared level for maximum service temperature
mm
mm
mm
mm
%
%
%
mm
mm
W/(mK)
W/(mK)
mm/m
mm
mm
kPa
kPa
mm
3
kg/m
mm
2
m h Pa/mg
is Expanded Perlite
is Exfoliated Vermiculite
is Initial Type Test
is Manufacturers Literature
is Factory Production Control
is Reaction to Fire
Requirements
4.1
General
Product properties shall be assessed in accordance with clause 5. To conform with this standard, products shall
meet the requirements of 4.2, and the requirements of 4.3 as appropriate.
For FPC, see Table A.1 and Table A.2.
NOTE 1
One test result for a product property is the average of the measured values on the number of test specimens given
in Table 3.
NOTE 2
Apparent density is a useful parameter, among others, for identification but it should not be used as a basis for the
quality assessment of mineral wool products.
Apparent density of boards should be determined in accordance with EN 1602, Thermal insulating products for building
applications Determination of the apparent density. No mean value of a product should deviate by more than 10 15% from
the declared value given in ML.
Apparent density of pipe sections, if voluntarily declared by the manufacturer, will be determined in accordance with EN 13470,
Thermal insulating products for building applications Determination of the apparent density of preformed pipe insulation. No
mean value of a product should deviate by more than 15% from the declared value given in ML.
4.2
4.2.1
Thermal conductivity
For flat specimens, thermal conductivity shall be based upon measurements carried out in accordance with EN
12667 or EN 12939 for thick products or EN 993-14 (this test is calibrated against EN 12939). For cylindrical
specimens EN ISO 8497 is used as specified in 5.3.2. The thermal conductivity values shall be declared by the
manufacturer and verified in accordance with EN ISO 13787. They shall be declared by the manufacturer at
reference mean temperatures covering the product service temperature range. The following conditions apply:
the declared thermal conductivity curve shall be given as a limit curve, defined in EN ISO 13787;
the values of the thermal conductivity, D, shall be rounded upwards to the nearest 0,001 W/(mK).
4.2.2
4.2.2.1
The length, l, width, b, and thickness, d, of boards and the dimensions of pipe sections and special shapes shall be
respectively determined in accordance with EN 822, EN 823 and EN 13467. No test result shall deviate from the
manufacturers declared values.
4.2.2.1
Squareness
Deviation from squareness of boards, Sb and Sd, shall be determined in accordance with EN 824 and deviation
from squareness for pipe sections and segments, v in accordance with EN 13467. The deviation from squareness
of boards on length and width, Sb, shall not exceed the manufacturers declared values and the deviation from
squareness of boards on thickness, Sd, shall not exceed the manufacturers declared values. For pipe sections and
segments the deviation from squareness, , shall not exceed the manufacturers declared values.
4.2.2.2
Flatness
Deviation from flatness, Smax, shall be determined for boards in accordance with EN 825. The deviation from
flatness, Smax, shall not exceed the manufacturers declared values.
4.2.2.3
Deviation from linearity, L shall be determined in accordance with EN 13467. The deviation from linearity, L, shall
not exceed the manufacturers declared values.
4.2.3
Dimensional stability
Dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions shall be determined in accordance with
EN 1604. The test shall be carried out after storage for 48 h at (23 2) C and (90 5) % relative humidity. The
relative changes in length, l and width, b shall not exceed the manufacturers declared values. The relative
change in thickness, d shall not exceed the manufacturers declared values.
4.2.4
Reaction to fire
4.2.5
4.2.5.1
Durability characteristics
General
The appropriate durability characteristics have been considered and are covered in 4.2.5.2, 4.2.5.3 and 4.2.5.4.
4.2.5.2
The reaction to fire performance of EP/EV products does not change with time or when subjected to high
temperature.
4.2.5.3
The thermal conductivity of EP/EV products does not change with time. This is covered by 4.2.1 thermal
conductivity, 4.2.2 dimensions and tolerances and 4.2.3 dimensional stability or 4.3.2 maximum service
temperature (dimensional stability).
4.2.5.4
The thermal conductivity of EP/EV products does not change with time at any specific temperature within the
service temperature range. This is covered by 4.3.2 maximum service temperature (dimensional stability).
4.3
4.3.1
If there is no requirement for a property described in clause 4.3 for a product in use, then that property does not
need to be determined and declared by the manufacturer.
4.3.2
The maximum service temperature, ST(+), for flat products shall be determined in accordance with EN 1094-6.
At the maximum service temperature, ST(+), the relative changes in length l, and width b, shall not exceed
2,5%.
The maximum service temperature, ST(+), shall be declared in centigrades in levels with steps of 50 C.
Table 1 Levels for maximum service temperatures
Level
Requirement
C
10
ST(+) 650
650
ST(+) 700
700
ST(+) 750
750
ST(+) 800
800
ST(+) 850
850
ST(+) 900
900
ST(+) 950
950
ST(+) 1000
1000
ST(+) 1050
1050
ST(+) 1100
1100
ST(+) 1150
1150
ST(+) 1200
1200
ST(+) 1250
1250
ST(+) 1300
1300
4.3.3
Compressive strength at 10 % deformation shall be determined in accordance with EN 826. No test result shall be
less than the value, given in Table 2, for the declared level.
Table 2 Levels for compressive strength
Level
Requirement
kPa
NOTE
4.3.4
CS(10)250
250
CS(10)500
500
CS(10)1000
1000
CS(10)2000
2000
CS(10)5000
5000
CS(10)10000
10000
CS(10)15000
15000
CS(10)20000
20000
CS(10)30000
30000
The water vapour transmission shall be determined in accordance with EN 12086, and declared as the water
vapour diffusion resistance factor, .
4.3.5
Trace quantities of water soluble chloride, fluoride, silicate and sodium ions and the pH value shall be determined,
if required, in accordance with EN 13468. The manufacturer shall declare one or more as appropriate as levels in
mg per kg of product, and the pH value as levels in steps of 0,5.
4.3.6
NOTE
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5.1
Test methods
Sampling
Flat test specimens shall be taken from the same sample and sufficient to cover the needed tests.
Pipe section specimens shall be taken from a sample consisting of at least 3 full size sections.
If this is not possible, the properties of the product shall be measured on the boards from which the product is
fabricated. In all cases dimensions and when relevant squareness and flatness shall be measured on the finished
product.
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5.2
Conditioning
No special conditioning of the test specimens is needed unless otherwise specified in the test standard. The
outside surface of the test specimens shall be free from dust and water. In case of dispute, the test specimens shall
be stored at (23 2) C and (50 5) % relative humidity for at least 6 h prior to testing.
5.3
5.3.1
Testing
General
Table 3 gives the dimensions of the test specimens, the minimum number of test specimens required to get one
test result and any specific conditions, which are necessary.
In the case of pipe sections and prefabricated wares cut from boards, the properties shall be determined on the
boards from which they are cut, except dimensions and, where relevant, linearity and squareness.
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4.2.1
4.2.2
Title
Thermal
conductivity
Test specimen
dimensions
(mm)
Minimum
number of
measurements
to get one test
result
Specific
conditions
300 x 300 x d
300 x 300 x d
230 x 114 x d
EN ISO 8497
Full-size
Test method
Flat
Cylindrical
EN 12667
or
EN 12939
or
EN 993-14
Dimensions and
tolerances
Length and width
EN 822
EN 13467
Full-size
Thickness
EN 823
EN 13467
Full-size
EN 13467
Full-size
EN 13467
Full-size
Full-size
Full-size
Full-size
500 x 500 x d
250 x 250 x d
200 x 200 x d
3
3
3
Inside diameter
4.2.2.2
Squareness
EN 824
4.2.2.3
Flatness
EN 825
4.2.2.4
Pipe section
linearity
4.2.3
Dimensional
stability
4.2.4
Reaction to fire
4.3.2
Maximum service
temperature
4.3.3
Compressive
strength
4.3.4
Water vapour
transmission
EN 13467
EN 1604
EN 13501-1
100 x 100 x d
EN 826
EN 12086
see 6.1 in EN
12086
see 6.1 in EN
13469
see 6.1 in EN
13469
EN 1094-6
EN 1094-6
EN 13469
4.3.5
Trace quantities of
water soluble ions
and the pH value
4.3.6
Release of
dangerous
a
substances
Annex B
EN 13468
5.3.2
Thermal conductivity
For flat test specimens thermal conductivity shall be determined in accordance with EN 12667 or EN 12939 or EN
993-14 (when EN 993-14 is calibrated against EN 12667 or EN 12939). For cylindrical test specimens thermal
conductivity shall be determined in accordance with EN ISO 8497.
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The tests in accordance with EN ISO 8497 may be replaced by tests in accordance with EN 12667, EN 12939 for
thick products or EN 993-14, provided it has been demonstrated that the results are safe (higher) values.
The thermal conductivity shall be determined for the full temperature range of the product. For FPC see annex A.
The thermal conductivity shall be determined directly at the measured thickness. If this is not possible it shall be
determined by measurements on other thicknesses of the product providing that:
the product is of similar chemical and physical characteristics and is produced on the same production
unit/line;
and it can be demonstrated that the thermal conductivity does not vary more than 10 % over the range of
thicknesses where the calculation is applied.
Where a product is manufactured in a range of thicknesses, and the manufacturer chooses to characterize the
entire range by declaring only one thermal conductivity, the highest thermal conductivity of the range shall be
declared.
In the case of pipe sections, measurements made on two internal diameters of pipe sections at the greatest and
smallest insulation thickness for each of the diameters are deemed to be representative of the total product range.
NOTE
The guarded hot plate method, EN 12667 or EN 12939 for thick products or EN 993-14, shall be deemed to be a
suitable method for measurements of pipe sections having an internal diameter exceeding 500 mm. Flat slabs shall
be prepared having the same thickness and density as the sections.
In the case of special shapes, flat slabs of suitable thickness size compaction and density shall be prepared.
5.3.3
Maximum service temperature shall be determined in accordance with EN 1094-6 at the declared maximum service
temperature. Specimens for testing the maximum service temperature of pipe sections, segments and special
shapes may be cut from flat boards with the same composition and density as the pipe section or segment product.
5.3.4
Reaction to fire
Designation code
A designation code for the product shall be given by the manufacturer. The following shall be included except when
there is no requirement for a property described in 4.3:
The abbreviated term
EP/EV
EN xxxxx
ST(+)
Compressive strength
CS(10)i
Mui
Cli
Fi
14
Sli
Nai
Level of the pH
pHi
Evaluation of conformity
The manufacturer or his authorised representative shall be responsible for the conformity of his product with the
requirements of this European Standard. The evaluation of conformity shall be carried out in accordance with
EN 13172 and shall be based on initial type testing (ITT), factory production control (FPC) by the manufacturer,
including product assessment and tests on samples taken at the factory.
ITT shall be carried out in accordance with EN 13172 for all characteristics declared except thermal conductivity.
ITT for the thermal conductivity curve shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 13787.
For ITT testing of the curve and the maximum and minimum service temperatures only one test result is required,
using test specimens from four different production dates.
FPC testing shall be made for the characteristics listed in annex A.
The minimum frequencies of tests in the factory production control shall be in accordance with annex A. When
indirect testing is used, the correlation to direct testing shall be established in accordance with EN 13172.
If a manufacturer decides to group his products, it shall be done in accordance with EN 13172.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative shall make available, in response to a request, a certificate or
declaration of conformity as appropriate.
NOTE
Products conforming with this standard shall be clearly marked, either on the product or on the label or on the
packaging, with the following information:
name or identifying mark and address of the manufacturer or their authorised representative in the European
Economic Area;
reaction to fire class; specific test conditions shall be indicated with the marking by reference to manufacturer's
literature, where relevant.
declared thermal conductivity; reference to ML, showing thermal conductivity as a function of mean
temperatures given as a table, curve or equation;
NOTE
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Annex A
(normative)
Factory production control
Clause
No.
4.2.1
Title
Thermal conductivity
at the declared temperature range
1 per 2 years
4.2.2
4.2.2.2
Squareness
4.2.2.3
Flatness
4.2.2.4
4.2.3
Dimensional stability
ITT
4.2.4
Reaction to fire
4.3.2
ITT
4.3.3
Compressive strength
4.3.4
ITT
4.3.5
ITT
4.3.6
a
The minimum testing frequencies, expressed in test results required per period, shall be understood as the minimum for continuous
production for each production unit/line under stable conditions. In the case of pipe sections, it shall be understood as the minimum for
each production batch under stable conditions. In addition to the testing frequencies given above, testing of relevant properties of the
product shall be repeated when changes or modifications are made that are likely to affect the conformity of the product. For mechanical
properties, the testing frequencies are independent of the change of product. In addition, the manufacturer shall establish internal rules for
process adjustments related to these properties when changing the product.
b
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Table A.2 Minimum product testing frequencies for the reaction to fire characteristics
Clause
No.
4.2.4
Title
Indirect testing
Direct testing
Reaction to
fire class
A1
A2
Test method
Product
Frequency
Test method
Frequency
ITT and
indirect testing
Check composition
EN ISO 1182 or
EN ISO 1716
and EN 13823
ITT and
indirect testing
The minimum testing frequencies expressed in test results required per period, shall be understood as the minimum for a product or product group for each production unit/line under stable conditions.
In addition to the testing frequencies given above, testing of relevant properties of the product shall be repeated when changes or modifications are made that are likely to affect the conformity of the
product.
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Indirect testing may be either on the product or on its components, it is only possible in case of product certification.
European Decision 96/603/EC : Materials to be considered as reaction to fire class A1 provided for in Decision 94/611/EC without the need for testing (of reaction to fire characteristics).
Annex B
(normative)
Testing for reaction to fire
B.1 Scope
This annex gives the basic rules for reaction to fire testing on EP/EV products, including instructions for
mounting and fixing, taking into account the end-use application, flat surface and pipe covering.
Products for the application on pipes with diameters up to 500 mm shall be mounted according to B.4. All
other products shall be tested as flat specimens.
NOTE This annex is necessary for CE marking.
EN 13823
EN ISO 11925-2
(Class A1 -D)
(Class B - E)
Thickness
Density
Unfaced products
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EN 13823
EN ISO 11925-2
(Class A1 -D)
(Class B - E)
Substrate
Air gaps/cavities
Joints
Special prefabricated shapes, e.g. elbows, T-pieces, shall be deemed to have the same fire classification as
tested products of the same product group.
The thickness of the EP/EV product does not influence the test result. Tests shall be performed on
samples with the largest thickness required by the manufacturer for reaction to fire classification. The
result is valid for all thicknesses.
b)
The test specimen is mounted in the test apparatus fixed on steel plates or pipes.
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Key
1
2
3
4
5
Backing board
Test specimen
U-profile
Burner
Aluminium foil
Figure B.1 Schematic drawing of position of aluminium foil
B.3.2.1 Substrate
The substrate to be used to test flat products as placed on the market is a steel sheet defined in EN 13238, for
pipe insulation testing always steel pipes. Any heat deformation of the metal substrate shall be prevented.
For specific applications of flat products, substrates as defined in EN 13238 (conditioning + substrates) may
be used.
B.3.2.2 Air gaps/cavities
EP/EV products are tested without air gaps/cavity between the test specimen and the substrate. An air gap of
at least 40 mm shall be used between the substrate and the backing board.
B.3.2.3 Joints for flat products
Horizontal or vertical joints shall always be positioned in accordance with 5.2.2.e) of EN 13823, where such
joints are required. The area of each section of the long wing formed as a consequence of the horizontal or
vertical joints shall be filled with full-sized products starting at the uninstalled part which is lowest and nearest
to the corner line between the two wings.
B.3.2.4 Size and positioning of flat test specimen
The size of the test specimens are given in 5.1 of EN 13823. The test specimen shall be cut from the products
including their facings or coatings. Positioning of the test specimens shall meet the following specification:
Products having larger dimensions than the SBI; test specimen shall be cut to size.
Products having smaller dimensions than the SBI; test specimen shall be mounted in such a way that
installation of full size products is started at the bottom corner line between both wings.
The specimens installed on the short wing shall cover (on their thickness) those installed on the long wing
with butt joint, see Figure B.2.
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The maximum thickness of the test specimen including the substrate that can be installed in the SBI is
200 mm.
Key
1
Substrate
Figure B.2 Positioning of flat test specimen and substrate in the SBI trolley
Key
1
2
3
4
5
Backing boards
Substrate
Long wing test specimen
Short wing test specimen
Burner
Figure B.3 Installation of flat test specimens (top view)
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Figure B.5 Positions of fixings of the specimens, with vertical and horizontal joints
To ensure that the vertical joint is always 200 mm from the corner the width of the parts on the large wing shall
be given as 200 + d and 800 d.
B.3.2.6 Exposure to thermal attack
The surface of the product shall be exposed to the burner flame as delivered to the market, with or without
factory applied coatings. Classification results thus obtained are also valid for products where a noncombustible covering (Euroclass A1) is installed in front of the product in the end use. In case combustible
coverings are installed in front of the product in the end use, extra fire testing and classification are required.
B.4 Additional standardized mounting and fixing conditions for pipe insulation
B.4.1 Dimensions of specimens
Products that can be tested in the SBI are pipe insulation with an inside diameter of 22 mm and a thickness of
25 mm 75 mm. Each individual thickness in that range 25 mm 75 mm may be tested and classified if
desired.
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The test data for 25 mm thickness is also valid for smaller thicknesses.
The following principles apply:
1)
The product shall always be tested at 25 mm thickness, or at the nearest available greater thickness.
Products only available at thicknesses below 25 mm shall be tested multi-layered to reach or exceed
25 mm.
2)
For product thicknesses larger than 25 mm but smaller than 50 mm: The actual maximum thickness
shall also be tested. The worst case results apply for all product thicknesses up to the maximum
tested. This means that two thicknesses are tested.
3)
For product thicknesses larger than 50 mm and up to 75 mm: The maximum thickness and the
dimension closest to 50 mm shall also be tested. The worst case results apply for all product
thicknesses up to the maximum tested. This means that three thicknesses are tested.
4)
For product thicknesses larger than 75 mm: As 3), but the maximum thickness tested is 75 mm.
Test data on pipe-insulation with a bore of 22 mm is deemed to cover all other bores. Test data on pipeinsulation with a thickness of 75 mm is deemed to cover products of larger thickness.
Pipe-insulation and insulation for cylindrical ducts with a maximum outer diameter larger than 500 mm and
insulation products intended to be used on flat surfaces shall be tested as linings.
If the pipe insulation is produced in a length greater than 1500 mm the specimens shall be cut to a length of
1500 mm. If the pipe insulation is produced in length shorter than 1500 mm the specimens shall be combined
to give a length of 1500 mm each.
The steel pipes shall have a length of 1500 mm and be mounted vertically in the SBI trolley. The steel pipes
shall be closed at one end at least to prevent convection, but for safety reasons care shall be taken not to seal
the pipe completely. The pipes shall be mounted in such a way that there is a gap of 25 mm between the
outside pipe insulation surfaces of the adjacent pipe and between the outside insulation surface and the
backing board. As many pipes as possible shall be mounted on each wing in the SBI. For the insulation
thickness of 25 mm the number of pipes is 5 on the short wing and 10 on the long wing. The steel pipes shall
be mounted in such a way that their position is fixed for the duration of the test. Figure B.6 shows a schematic
drawing of the mounting in the SBI.
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Key
1
Backing board
a) Front view
1
2
3
Backing board
Burner
U-profile
b) Top view
Figure B.6 Schematic drawings of the mounting of the test specimen in the SBI in the case of 25
mm insulation thickness
B.4.3 Facing/coating
Faced/coated products shall be tested including their facing/coating (factory applied). The thickness principles
described under B.4.1 shall be followed. B.3.2.6 also applies.
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When testing according to EN 13823 the product shall be tested according to B.3 and B.4.
b)
When testing according to EN ISO 11925-2 the thickness of the EP/EV product does not influence the
test result. Tests shall be performed on samples with the maximum thickness as required for product
classification. The result is valid for all thicknesses.
B.5.2.2 Euroclass E
To get Euroclass E the relevant test method is EN ISO 11925-2.
When testing according to EN ISO 11925-2 the thickness of the EP/EV product does not influence the test
result. Tests shall be performed on samples with the maximum thickness as required for product classification.
The result is valid for all thicknesses.
When testing according to EN 13823 the product shall be tested according to B.3 and B.4.
b)
When testing according to EN ISO 11925-2 the thickness of the EP/EV product does not influence the
test result. Tests shall be performed on samples with the maximum thickness as required for product
classification. The result is valid for all thicknesses.
B.5.3.2 Euroclass E
To get Euroclass E the relevant test method is EN ISO 11925-2.
When testing according to EN ISO 11925-2 the thickness of the EP/EV product does not influence the test
result. Tests shall be performed on samples with the maximum thickness as required for product classification.
The result is valid for all thicknesses.
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Annex C
(informative)
Special conditions to be used for the determination of organic content
C.1 Principle
This annex details the modifications required to enable the principles of prEN 13820 to be used for testing the
organic content of factory made expanded perlite and/or exfoliated vermiculite products which are used for the
thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations. These contain a water of hydration in both
the raw materials and in the inorganic binder systems used during manufacture, and are therefore presently
excluded from the scope of prEN 13820.
The procedure given in prEN 13820 should be used, but a blank determination on a specimen of the
expanded perlite and/or exfoliated vermiculite, combined with the prescribed amount of inorganic binder which,
contains no added organic matter is run in parallel with the normal test specimen.
C.2 Apparatus
The apparatus as specified in prEN 13820 should be used with the exception of the aluminium tray used as an
example of a suitable test specimen container. A suitable stainless steel or silica tray should be used instead.
C.3 Procedure
The procedure as detailed in prEN 13820 should be followed with the additional requirement of running a
parallel blank determination. This blank specimen should be taken from the same batch/lot of expanded perlite
and/or exfoliated vermiculite, combined with the prescribed amount of inorganic binder used prior to the
addition of any additives or coatings.
The blank determination will give the waters of hydration of both the expanded perlite and/or exfoliated
vermiculite and that of the inorganic binder. This can be deducted from the total weight loss of the test
specimen.
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MOC
MOCT
MOCB
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Annex D
(informative)
Additional properties
D.1 General
The manufacturer may choose to give information on the following additional properties (see Table D.1).
This information, where appropriate for the product and the application, should be given as limiting values for
each test result obtained from the referred test method, sampling and conditions as given in Table D.1.
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Table D.1 Test methods, test specimens, conditions and minimum testing frequencies
Clause
No.
Test method
Title
Test specimens
dimensions
EN 13471
D.3
EN 993-1
ITT
D.4
EN 29053
ITT
D.5
Creep in compression
EN 993-9
D.6
Permeability to gases
EN 993-4
D.7
Bending strength
EN 12089
Product thickness.
Minimum
product
testing
b
frequencies
Coefficient of thermal
expansion
Cylinder
50 x 50
FPC
D.2
50 x 10 x 10 or
diameter of 10
Number to
get one
test result
Specific
conditions
ITT
ITT
ITT
ITT
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the
EU Construction Products Directive
This annex establishes the conditions for the CE marking of the construction products intended for the uses
indicated in Table ZA.1 and shows the relevant clauses applicable:
This annex has the same scope as clause 1 of this standard and is defined by Table ZA.1.
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Intended uses:
Requirement/Characteristic
from the mandate
Reaction to fire
Euroclass characteristics
4.2.4
Reaction to fire
Levels and/or
classes
Notes
Euroclasses
4.3.6
Release of dangerous
substances
Thermal resistance
4.2.1
4.2.2
Levels of
Levels
4.3.4
Water vapour diffusion
resistance
Level
Compressive strength
4.3.3
Compressive strength
Levels
4.3.5
Trace quantities of water soluble
ions and the pH value
Levels of ion
content and the pH
value
4.2.1
Thermal conductivity
4.2.2.1
4.2.3
Dimensional stability
4.3.2
Thermal conductivity
Dimensions and tolerances
The requirement on a certain characteristic is not applicable in those Member States (MSs) where there are no regulatory
requirements on that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case, manufacturers placing their products on the market
of these MSs are not obliged to determine nor declare the performance of their products with regard to this characteristic and the option
No performance determined (NPD) in the information accompanying the CE marking (see clause ZA.3) may be used. The NPD option
may not be used, however, where the characteristic is subject to a threshold level (thermal resistance (thermal conductivity and
thickness)).
b
The fire performance of EP/EV does not deteriorate with high temperature. The Euroclass classification of the product is related to
the organic content, which remains constant or decreases with high temperature.
ZA.2 Procedures for attestation of conformity of factory made expanded perlite and
exfoliated vermiculite products
ZA.2.1 Systems of attestation of conformity
For products having more than one of the intended uses specified in the following families, the tasks for the
approved body, derived from the relevant systems of attestation of conformity, are cumulative.
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The system of attestation of conformity for the factory made products, indicated in Table ZA.1 in accordance
with the decision of the European Commission of 95/204/EC of 30.04.95 revised by decision 99/91/EC of
25.01.99 and by the Commission Decision 2001/596/EEC as given in Annex III of the mandate M103 and
amended by mandates M126 and M130 is shown in Table ZA.2 for the indicated intended use(s).
Table ZA.2 - System(s) of attestation of conformity
Product(s)
Thermal insulation
products
Intended use(s)
For uses subject to
regulations on reaction to fire
Any
Level(s) or class(es)
(reaction to fire)
Attestation of
conformity system(s)
A1 a, A2 a, Ba, C a
A1 b, A2 b, B b, C b, D, E
(A1 to E) c, F
System 1: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(i), without audit testing of samples.
System 3: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), Second possibility.
System 4: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), Third possibility.
a
b
c
Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retarders or a limiting of organic material).
Products/materials not covered by footnote a.
Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire e.g. (Products/materials of classes A1 according to the
Decision 96/603/EC, as amended).
The system of attestation of conformity for the CE marking of the product is defined in accordance with
a
annex ZA (see ZA.2.1). For expanded perlite (EP) and exfoliated vermiculite (EV) products the footnote of
Table ZA.2 applies except when it can be demonstrated to the notified body for a particular product that no
stage in the production process will result in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (see Table
b
ZA.2, footnote ).
The attestation of conformity of the expanded perlite (EP) and exfoliated vermiculite (EV) products in Table
ZA.1 shall be based on the evaluation of conformity procedures indicated in Tables ZA.3.1 to ZA.3.2 resulting
from application of the clauses of this or other European Standard indicated therein.
Where more than one Table applies for the product (i.e. because its intended use makes different
characteristics relevant), Table ZA.3.1 has to be read in conjunction with subsequent tables in order to
determine which characteristics assigned to the manufacturer in Table ZA.3.1 are type tested by a notified test
lab (system 3) and which by the manufacturer (system 4).
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Table ZA.3.1 Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for products under system 1
Tasks
Factory
production
control FPC
Evaluation of conformity
clauses of EN 13172 to apply
in addition to clause 7 and
annex A
Clauses 1 to 5, annexes B and C
of EN 13172:2001
Tasks for
Further testing
the
All relevant characteristics of Table
of samples
Annex A of this standard
manuZA.1
taken at factory
facturer
Those relevant characteristics of
Initial type
Table ZA.1 not tested by the notified Clause 6 of EN 13172:2001
testing
body
Reaction to fire
Thermal resistance
Initial type
testing
Release of dangerous
substancesa
Clause 6 of EN 13172:2001
Compressive strength
Tasks for
the
Initial
notified
inspection of
body
factory and of
FPC
Water permeability
Parameters related to all relevant
characteristics of Table ZA.1, in
particular reaction to fire
Annex B and C of EN
13172:2001
Continuous
Parameters related to all relevant
surveillance,
characteristics of Table ZA.1, in
assessment
and approval of particular reaction to fire
FPC
Annex B and C of EN
13172:2001
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Table ZA.3.2 Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for products under system 3 or system 3
combined with system 4 for reaction to fire
Tasks
Factory
production
control FPC
Tasks
under the
Initial type testing
responsibil
by the
ity of the
manufacturer
manufacturer
Clause 6 of EN 13172:2001
Thermal resistance
Initial type testing
Release of dangerous substancesa
by a notified test
Clause 6 of EN 13172:2001
laboratory
Compressive strength (for load
bearing applications)
Water permeability
a
name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and
place of production;
particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions,
etc.);
name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.
In addition the manufacturer shall draw up a declaration of conformity (EC Certificate of conformity) including
the following:
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name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA;
description of the product (type, identification, use, ) and a copy of the information accompanying the
CE marking;
particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions,
etc.);
name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate on behalf of the manufacturer
or his authorised representative.
(In case of products under system 3 or (3 with 4 for Rtf)): When compliance with the conditions of this annex is
achieved, the manufacturer, or his agent established in the EEA shall prepare and retain a certificate of
conformity (EC Certificate of conformity), which entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking. The
declaration shall include:
name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and
place of production;
description of the product (type, identification, use, ) and a copy of the information accompanying the
CE marking;
particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions,
etc.);
name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate on behalf of the manufacturer
or his authorised representative.
The above mentioned declaration and certificate shall be presented in the official language or languages of
the Member State in which the product is to be used.
The validity of the declaration/certificate shall be verified at least once a year.
identification number of the certification body (only for products under systems 1);
the last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed;
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description of the product: generic name, material, dimensions, and intended use;
information on those relevant essential characteristics listed in Table ZA.1 which are to be declared
presented as:
standard designation(s) in combination with declared values as described in clause 8.
The No performance determined (NPD) option may not be used where the characteristic is subject to a
threshold level. Otherwise, the NPD option may be used when and where the characteristic, for a given
intended use, is not subject to regulatory requirements in the Member State of destination.
Figure ZA.1 gives an example of the information to be given on the product, label, packaging and/or
commercial documents.
CE marking for factory made expanded perlite and exfoliated vermiculite products shall be accompanied by the
information shown below:
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01234
05
01234-CPD-00234
EN xxxxx
Description of product
and
For reaction to fire classes in specifically defined end use conditions, see manufacturer's literature.
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