EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPENNE

DRAFT
prEN 15501

EUROPISCHE NORM
March 2006
ICS

English Version

Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial

installations - Factory made expanded perlite (EP) and
exfoliated vermiculite (EV) products - Specification
Produits isolants thermiques pour l'quipement du btiment
et les installations industrielles - Produits manufacturs en
perlite expanse (EP) et base de vermiculite exfolie (EV)
- Spcification

Wrmedmmstoffe fr die Haustechnik und fr

betriebstechnische Anlagen - Werkmig hergestellte
Produkte aus Blhperlit (EP) und expandiertem Vermiculite
(EV) - Spezifikation

This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 88.
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Contents

Page

Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................4
1

Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4

Normative references ............................................................................................................................5

Terms, definitions, symbols, units and abbreviated terms ...............................................................6

Requirements .........................................................................................................................................8

Test methods........................................................................................................................................11

Designation code .................................................................................................................................14

Evaluation of conformity.....................................................................................................................15

Marking and labelling ..........................................................................................................................15

Annex A (normative) Factory production control ........................................................................................17

Annex B (normative) Testing for reaction to fire..........................................................................................19
Annex C (informative) Special conditions to be used for the determination of organic content............28
Annex D (informative) Additional properties ................................................................................................30
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the
EU Construction Products Directive...................................................................................................32
Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................................40
Figures
Figure B.1 Schematic drawing of position of aluminium foil...................................................................................21
Figure B.2 Positioning of flat test specimen and substrate in the SBI trolley.........................................................22
Figure B.3 Installation of flat test specimens (top view).........................................................................................22
Figure B.4 Positions of fixings of the specimens without joints .............................................................................23
Figure B.5 Positions of fixings of the specimens, with vertical and horizontal joints .............................................23
Figure B.6 Schematic drawings of the mounting of the test specimen in the SBI in the case of 25 mm insulation
thickness..............................................................................................................................................................25
Figure ZA.1 Example of CE marking information...................................................................................................39
Tables
Table 1 Levels for maximum service temperatures..........................................................................................10
Table 2 Levels for compressive strength ..........................................................................................................11
Table 3 Test methods, test specimens and conditions....................................................................................13
Table A.1 Minimum product testing frequencies..............................................................................................17
Table A.2 Minimum product testing frequencies for the reaction to fire characteristics.............................18
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Table B.1 Product parameters ............................................................................................................................19

Table B.2 End use application parameters........................................................................................................20
Table D.1 Test methods, test specimens, conditions and minimum testing frequencies ...........................31
Table ZA.1 Relevant clauses...............................................................................................................................33
Table ZA.2 - System(s) of attestation of conformity .............................................................................................34
Table ZA.3.1 Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for products under system 1.........................35
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 ...................................................................................................36

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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)

Factory production control

Annex B (normative)

Testing for reaction to fire

Annex C (normative)

Special conditions to be used for the determination of organic content

Annex D (informative)

Additional properties

Annex ZA (informative)
Products Directive

Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction

This European standard contains a Bibliography.

This European Standard is one of a series of standards for insulation products used in building equipment and
industrial installations, but this standard may be used in other areas where appropriate.

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).

Terms, definitions, symbols, units and abbreviated terms

3.1

Terms and definitions

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 Additional terms and definitions

3.1.2.1
level
given value which is the upper or lower limit of a requirement. The level is given by the declared value of the
characteristic concerned
3.1.2.2
class
combination of two levels of the same property between which the performance shall fall
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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

Symbols, units and abbreviated terms

Symbols and units used in this standard:

b
Di
d
dD
b
d
l
L
l

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

Abbreviated terms used in this standard:

EP
EV
ITT
ML
FPC
RtF

is Expanded Perlite
is Exfoliated Vermiculite
is Initial Type Test
is Manufacturers Literature
is Factory Production Control
is Reaction to Fire

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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

Information on additional properties is given in annex D.

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

For all applications

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 measured values shall be expressed with three significant figures;

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

Dimensions and tolerances

Linear dimensions

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.

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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

Pipe section linearity

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

Reaction to fire classification (Euroclasses) shall be determined in accordance with EN 13501-1.

For products applied on a flat surface or a curved surface with a diameter above 500 mm, EN 13501-1 shall be
used.
If a flat product, which has a classification according to EN 13501-1, is used in a linear application, it does not
require an additional classification.
The product shall be tested according to annex B.
EP/EV Products containing less than 1% organic content are classified without testing as class A1 products.
NOTE
For products applied on linear objects or with a diameter below or equal 500 mm, an amendment of EN 135011:2002 is in preparation in accordance with Commission Decision of 26 August 2003 amending Decision 2000/147/EC
implementing Council Directive 89/106/EEC published in the Official Journal L 220, 3.9.2003, p.5.

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

Durability of reaction to fire against ageing/degradation and high temperature

The reaction to fire performance of EP/EV products does not change with time or when subjected to high
temperature.
4.2.5.3

Durability of thermal resistance against ageing/degradation

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

Durability of thermal resistance against high temperature

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).

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4.3
4.3.1

For specific applications

General

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

Maximum service temperature

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

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4.3.3

Compressive strength of flat products

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

EN 826 is not applicable to pipe sections.

Water vapour transmission

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 ions and the pH value

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

Release of dangerous substances

see annex ZA.

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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Table 3 Test methods, test specimens and conditions

Clause
No

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

see 6.1 in 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

Not yet available

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

Suitable sizes are 48 mm and 194 mm internal diameter.

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

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

Tests shall be carried out in accordance with EN 13501-1.

Rules for mounting and fixing are given in annex B.

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

This European Standard number

EN xxxxx

Maximum service temperature

ST(+)

Compressive strength

CS(10)i

Water vapour diffusion resistance factor

Mui

Trace quantities of water soluble chloride ions

Cli

Trace quantities of water soluble fluoride ions

Fi

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Trace quantities of water soluble silicate ions

Sli

Trace quantities of water soluble sodium ions

Nai

Level of the pH

pHi

where i shall be used to indicate the relevant class or level.

The designation code for an EP/EV product is illustrated by the following example:
EP/EV EN xxxxx ST(+) 430 CS(10)500

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

For the CE certificate and declaration of conformity, as appropriate, see ZA.2.2.

Marking and labelling

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:

product name or other identifying characteristic;

name or identifying mark and address of the manufacturer or their authorised representative in the European
Economic Area;

year of manufacture (the last two digits);

shift or time of production and manufacturing plant or traceability code;

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;

declared thickness, if appropriate;

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designation code as given in clause 6;

type of facing, if any;

declared length and declared width or inside diameter, as appropriate;

number of pieces and area in the package, as appropriate.

NOTE

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Annex A
(normative)
Factory production control

Table A.1 Minimum product testing frequencies

Minimum testing frequency

Clause
No.
4.2.1

Title
Thermal conductivity
at the declared temperature range

1 per 2 years

4.2.2

Dimensions and tolerances

1 per production lot

4.2.2.2

Squareness

1 per production lot

4.2.2.3

Flatness

1 per production lot

4.2.2.4

Pipe section linearity

1 per production lot

4.2.3

Dimensional stability

ITT

4.2.4

Reaction to fire

see Table A.2

4.3.2

Maximum service temperature

ITT

4.3.3

Compressive strength

1 per production lot

4.3.4

Water vapour transmission

ITT

4.3.5

Trace quantities of water soluble ions

ITT

4.3.6

Release of dangerous substances

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

ITT, see EN 13172.

Frequencies are not given.

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Table A.2 Minimum product testing frequencies for the reaction to fire characteristics
Clause
No.
4.2.4

Minimum testing frequency

Title

Indirect testing
Direct testing

Reaction to
fire class
A1

A2

Test method

Product
Frequency

Test method

Frequency

prEN 13820 or EN ISO

1182 and
EN ISO 1716
(and EN 13823)

ITT and
indirect testing

Check composition

1 per production lot

EN ISO 1182 or
EN ISO 1716
and EN 13823

ITT and
indirect testing

Check raw material and composition

1 per production lot

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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Direct testing may be conducted either by a third party or by the manufacturer.

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).

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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.

B.2 Product and end use application parameters

The Tables B.1 and B.2 give the parameters which have to be considered when determining a products
reaction to fire performance and the field of application of the test result.
Table B.1 Product parameters
Standards
Product parameters

EN 13823

EN ISO 11925-2

(Class A1 -D)

(Class B - E)

Thickness

Density

Chemical composition of product

Type of facings or coatings

Thickness/area weight of facing(s) or coatings

Type and amount of glue for facing

Unfaced products

Additional properties for faced products

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Table B.2 End use application parameters

Standards
Product parameters

EN 13823

EN ISO 11925-2

(Class A1 -D)

(Class B - E)

Substrate

Air gaps/cavities

Joints

Size and positioning of the test specimen

Product orientation and geometry

Fixing of test specimen

Exposure to thermal attack

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.

B.3 Standardized mounting and fixing

B.3.1 EN ISO 11925-2 (Ignitability)
a)

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.

B.3.2 EN 13823 (SBI)

Conditioning of the test specimens prior to testing shall follow the rules of EN 13823.
NOTE
To prevent any damage of the SBI test equipment, an aluminium foil may be applied to the bottom of the test
specimen as shown in Figure B.1, if agreed with the manufacturer.

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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

B.3.2.5 Fixing of flat test specimen

Products shall be fixed in the SBI in a way that is as close as possible to the method used in end use.
Products can either be mechanically fixed or glued.
A test performed on a product fully glued is equally valid for a product with glue applied in evenly distributed
stripes of dots.

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.4 Positions of fixings of the specimens without joints

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.

B.4.2 Mounting of specimens

Pipe insulation shall be mounted on steel pipes. The steel pipes shall have an outside diameter of 21,3 mm
and a wall thickness of 2,5 mm to 2,6 mm.
NOTE
Steel pipes produced according to ISO 65:1981, Carbon steel tubes suitable for screwing in accordance with
ISO 7/1, medium series, fulfil these criteria.

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.

B.4.4 Backing board

The backing board shall be positioned behind the test specimens at a distance of 25 mm from the outside
surface of the specimen.

B.4.5 Fixing of the pipe insulation on the steel pipes

Pipe insulation, which in end use is mounted without any fixings, shall be mounted in the SBI test without any
fixings, except where the products may slide down during the test. These types of products shall be fixed at
the top of each specimen using steel wire.
Pipe insulation of which in end use the joints are adhered shall be mounted with adhered joints, faced to the
burner in the SBI test.
Pipe insulation, which in end use is fixed to the pipe using pipe hangers or other mechanical fixings, shall only
be fixed at the top of each specimen using steel wire.

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B.5 Principles to get a classification of a group of products

B.5.1 General
The manufacturer is responsible for the grouping of their products according to EN 13172 and this standard.
To define the group, the information on the parameters given in Table B.1 and B.2 shall be taken into
consideration.
The following show the basic principles to obtain classification of a group of EP/EV products.

B.5.2 Unfaced products

B.5.2.1 Euroclass B, C and D
To get Euroclass B, C or D the relevant test methods are EN 13823 and EN ISO 11925-2.
a)

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.

B.5.3 Faced/coated products

Since different types of facing have different behaviour in fire it is not possible to give a general principle for
grouping of products with different types of facings and glues. Faced products shall be grouped according to
the type of facing/coating and glue used.
B.5.3.1 Euroclass B, C and D
To get Euroclass B, C or D the relevant test methods are EN 13823 and EN ISO 11925-2.
a)

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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B.5.4 Additional fire performance parameters smoke generation and dripping/dropping

No special grouping is required for the determination of smoke generation and dripping/dropping since these
parameters are directly linked to the fire behaviour.

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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.

C.4 Calculation and expression of results

As shown in prEN13820, the apparent MOC, is calculated for the test specimen (MOCT), the blank specimen of
the expanded perlite and/or exfoliated vermiculite combined with the prescribed amount of inorganic binder
used prior to the addition of any additives or coatings (MOCB ). The organic content is then calculated as
follows:
MOC = MOCT MOCB
where

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MOC

is the organic content of the sample

MOCT

is the organic content in the presence of combined waters of hydration

MOCB

is the combined waters of hydration

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C.5 Test Report

In addition to the requirements laid down in prEN 13820, the test report should also include the results of the
blank determination (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.

D.2 Coefficient of thermal expansion

Coefficient of thermal expansion should be determined in accordance with EN 13471:2001, Thermal insulating
products for building equipment and industrial installations Determination of the coefficient of thermal
expansion.

D.3 Apparent and true porosity

The apparent and true porosity of the EP/EV product should be determined in accordance with EN 993-1,
Methods of test for dense shaped refractory products. Determination of bulk density, apparent porosity and
true porosity.

D.4 Air flow resistance

Air flow resistance should be determined in accordance with EN 29053, Acoustics - Materials for acoustical
applications - Determination of air flow resistance.

D.5 Creep in compression

Creep in compression should be determined in accordance with EN 993-9, Methods of testing dense shaped
refractory products - Part 9: Determination of creep in compression.

D.6 Permeability to gases

Permeability to gases should be determined in accordance with EN 994-4, Methods of test for dense shaped
refractory products - Part 4: Determination to permeability to gases.

D.7 Bending strength

Bending strength should be determined in accordance with EN 12089. No test result should be less than the
declared level, BS, chosen from the following values: 250 kPa, 500 kPa, 750 kPa, 1 000 kPa, 1 500 kPa, 2
000 kPa, 3 000 kPa, 4 000 kPa, 5 000 kPa and 10 000 kPa.

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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

Apparent and true porosity

EN 993-1

ITT

D.4

Air flow resistance

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.

Only relevant in the case of declaration of the property.

see 6.4 and

7.1 in EN
13471

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

ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate M103 Thermal insulation products given to CEN
by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
The clauses of this European Standard, shown in the Table below, meet the requirements of the Mandate M 103
given under the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC).
Compliance with these clauses confers a presumption of fitness of the construction product covered by this
European Standard for the intended uses indicated herein; reference shall be made to the information
accompanying the CE marking.
WARNING Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness for intended uses,
can be applicable to the products falling within the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE 1
In addition to the specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this standard, there may be
other requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European legislation and national
laws, regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive,
these requirements need also to be complied with, when and where they apply.
NOTE 2
An informative database of European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at the
Construction web site on EUROPA (accessed through
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/construction/internal/dangsub/dangmain.htm).

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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Table ZA.1 Relevant clauses

Construction products:

Factory made expanded perlite (EP) and exfoliated vermiculite (EV)

products as covered by the scope of this standard

Intended uses:

Thermal insulation for building equipment and industrial installations

Requirement/Characteristic
from the mandate

Requirement clauses in this European

Standard

Reaction to fire
Euroclass characteristics

4.2.4

Rate of release of dangerous

substances to the indoor
environment

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

Water vapour permeability

4.3.4
Water vapour diffusion
resistance

Level

Compressive strength

4.3.3

Compressive strength

Levels

Rate of release of corrosive

substances

4.3.5
Trace quantities of water soluble
ions and the pH value

Levels of ion
content and the pH
value

Durability of reaction to fire

against ageing/degradation and
high temperature

Durability of thermal resistance

against ageing/degradation and
high temperature

4.2.1

Thermal conductivity

4.2.2.1

Linear dimensions (thickness)

4.2.3

Dimensional stability

4.3.2

Maximum service temperature

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

This characteristic also covers handling and installation.

Thermal conductivity of EP/EV products does not change with time.

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

3 (with 4 for RtF)

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

Content of the task

Parameters related to all relevant

characteristics of Table ZA.1

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

No test method available as yet.

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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

Content of the task

Evaluation of conformity clauses

of EN 13172 to apply in addition
to clause 7 and annex A
Annex A of this standard and
clauses 1 to 5 of EN 13172:2001
and:

Parameters related to all relevant

characteristics of Table ZA.1

For system 3 annex C of

EN 13172:2001.
For system 3 (with 4 for RtF) annex
C and D of EN 13172:2001

"Those relevant characteristics of

Table ZA.1 not tested by the notified
body" including reaction to fire for
system 3 and 4

Clause 6 of EN 13172:2001

Reaction to fire (system 3)

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

No test method available as yet.

ZA.2.2 EC certificate and declaration of conformity

(In case of products under system 1): When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, the
certification body shall draw up a certificate of conformity (EC Certificate of conformity), which entitles the
manufacturer to affix the CE marking. The certificate shall include:

name, address and identification number of the certification body;

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, );

provisions to which the product conforms (e.g. annex ZA);

particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions,
etc.);

the number of the certificate;

conditions and period of validity of the certificate, where applicable;

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;

name and address of the certification body;

description of the product (type, identification, use, ) and a copy of the information accompanying the
CE marking;

provisions to which the product conforms (e.g. annex ZA );

particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions,
etc.);

the number of the EC Certificate of conformity;

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;

provisions to which the product conforms (e.g. annex ZA);

particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions,
etc.);

name and address of the notified laboratory(ies);

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.

ZA.3 CE Marking and labelling

The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the EEA is responsible for the affixing of
the CE marking. The CE marking symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EC and shall be
shown on the product itself, on the accompanying label or on the packaging. The following information shall
accompany the CE marking symbol:

identification number of the certification body (only for products under systems 1);

name or identifying mark and registered address of the producer;

the last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed;

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number of the EC Certificate of conformity (if relevant);

reference to this European Standard;

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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CE conformity marking, consisting of

theCE-symbol given in Directive
93/68/EEC.

01234

Identification number of the certification

body (for products under system 1)

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050

Name or identifying mark and registered

address of the producer

05

Two last digits of the year for affixing

CE marking (ITT)

01234-CPD-00234

Certificate number (for products under

system 1)

EN xxxxx

No. of European Standard

Product A, intended to be used in X

applications

Description of product
and

Reaction to fire Class A1

information on regulated characteristics

Thermal conductivity see Manufacturers

Literature
EP/EV EN xxxxx
ST(+)430 CS(10)500

Designation code (in accordance with

clause 6 for the relevant characteristics
according to Table ZA.1)

For reaction to fire classes in specifically defined end use conditions, see manufacturer's literature.

Figure ZA.1 Example of CE marking information

In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should also
be accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other
legislation on dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required
by that legislation.
NOTE

European legislation without national derogations need not be mentioned.

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[2]

EN 1603, Thermal insulating products for building applications Determination of dimensional

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[3]

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[4]

EN 13470, Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations
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[5]

EN 13471:2001, Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations
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[6]

prEN 13820, Thermal insulating materials for building applications Determination of organic content.

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