EN 275:1992
(Main)Wood preservatives - Determination of the protective effectiveness against marine borers
Wood preservatives - Determination of the protective effectiveness against marine borers
This European Standard specifies a marine test method for the determination of the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives applied by vacuum/pressure impregantion or other processes giving complete penetration in order to prevent attac of timber in sea-water by marine wood-boring organisms. The protective effect is assessed in realtion to that of a reference preservative applied by a standard treatment.
Holzschutzmittel - Bestimmung der Schutzwirkung gegenüber marinen Organismen
Diese europäische Norm beschreibt ein marines Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der relativen Wirksamkeit von Holzschutzmitteln, die durch Vakuum-/Durchtränkung oder andere Volltränkverfahren in das Holz eingebracht werden, gegen marine Holzzerstörer im Meerwasser. Die Schutzwirkung wird im Vergleich zu der eines Referenzschutzmittels bestimmt, das mittels eines genormten Verfahrens eingebracht wurde. Es ist wichtig zu beachten, dass die Korrelation zwischen den Ergebnissen dieser marinen Prüfungen und denen der praktischen Anwendung für unterschiedliche Holzschutzmittel verschieden sein k.
Produits de préservation du bois - Détermination de l'efficacité protectrice vis-à-vis des organismes térébrants marins
La présente Norme Européenne prescrit une méthode d'essai en milieu marin pour déterminer l'efficacité relative d'un produit de préservation appliqué par imprégnation sous vide et pression ou par d'autres procédés assurant une pénétration complète, afin d'éviter l'attaque du bois en contact avec l'eau de mer par les ténébrants marins. L'effet protecteur est évalué par rapport à l'effet d'un produit de préservation de référence appliqué selon un traitement lui-même normalisé.
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General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Sep-1992
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 38 - Durability of wood and derived materials
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 38/WG 24 - Insect testing - (beetles - termites)
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 19-Nov-2008
- Completion Date
- 19-Nov-2008
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 275:1992 - Wood preservatives: Determination of the protective effectiveness against marine borers is a CEN European standard that defines a marine test method to evaluate how effectively wood preservatives protect timber from marine wood-boring organisms. The standard applies to preservatives that achieve complete penetration of the timber (for example, via vacuum/pressure impregnation) and assesses treated timber performance in real sea-water exposure relative to a reference preservative applied by a standard treatment.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and purpose: Specifies a marine test method for determining the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives against marine borers.
- Treatment types covered: Intended for preservatives applied by vacuum/pressure impregnation or other processes providing complete penetration of the wood.
- Comparative assessment: Protective effect is measured in relation to a reference preservative applied under a standardized treatment regime.
- Real-world exposure: Uses marine exposure (sea-water) to evaluate attack by marine wood-boring organisms rather than purely laboratory assays.
- Target organisms: Focused on marine borer species that attack timber in sea-water environments (commonly relevant in coastal and submerged timber structures).
- Test intent: Provide reproducible, comparable data to support product claims, specification writing, and regulatory compliance.
Applications
- Product evaluation and development for wood preservatives intended for marine use.
- Quality assurance and performance benchmarking by preservative manufacturers and treatment plants using vacuum/pressure impregnation.
- Independent testing laboratories validating preservative efficacy under marine exposure conditions.
- Specification and procurement guidance for marine construction, including piles, wharves, jetties, marinas, and other submerged timber structures.
- Support for regulatory compliance, durability assessment, and life-cycle cost planning for timber used in sea-water environments.
- Useful to consultants, architects, engineers, and asset owners managing coastal and offshore timber infrastructure.
Related standards
- EN 275:1992 sits within the broader family of wood-protecting chemicals and marine exposure test methods. Users should also consult other CEN/ISO standards on wood preservation, impregnation processes, biological testing methods, and maritime construction specifications for complementary requirements and harmonized testing approaches.
Keywords: EN 275:1992, wood preservatives, marine borers, marine test method, vacuum/pressure impregnation, timber protection, CEN standard, wood-protecting chemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 275:1992 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Wood preservatives - Determination of the protective effectiveness against marine borers". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a marine test method for the determination of the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives applied by vacuum/pressure impregantion or other processes giving complete penetration in order to prevent attac of timber in sea-water by marine wood-boring organisms. The protective effect is assessed in realtion to that of a reference preservative applied by a standard treatment.
This European Standard specifies a marine test method for the determination of the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives applied by vacuum/pressure impregantion or other processes giving complete penetration in order to prevent attac of timber in sea-water by marine wood-boring organisms. The protective effect is assessed in realtion to that of a reference preservative applied by a standard treatment.
EN 275:1992 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.50 - Wood-protecting chemicals. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 275:1992 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Holzschutzmittel - Bestimmung der Schutzwirkung gegenüber marinen OrganismenProduits de préservation du bois - Détermination de l'efficacité protectrice vis-a-vis des organismes térébrants marinsWood preservatives - Determination of the protective effectiveness against marine borers71.100.50Wood-protecting chemicalsICS:Ta slovenski standard
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