Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made products of expanded polystyrene (EPS) - Specification

This European Standard specifies the requirements for factory made products of expanded polystyrene which are used for the thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations with an operating temperature range of approximately - 180 °C to + 80 °C. Modified expanded polystyrene polymers with a higher temperature resistance are also covered by this standard.
NOTE   Below an operating temperature of - 50 °C, special tests regarding the suitability of the product in the intended application are advised (e.g. liquefaction of oxygen). Manufacturers’ advice should be heeded in all cases.
The products are manufactured in the form of faced or unfaced boards, rolls, lags, pipe sections or other 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 or class of a given property that shall be achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The classes and levels required for a given application can be found in regulations and invitations to tender.
Products with a declared thermal conductivity greater than 0,060 W/(m•K) at 10 °C are not covered by this standard.
This standard does not cover products for in situ insulation (for loose fill or poured insulation) or products for the insulation of the building structure.

Wärmedämmstoffe für die technische Gebäudeausrüstung und für betriebstechnische Anlagen in der Industrie - Werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus expandiertem Polystyrol (EPS) - Spezifikation

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen für werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus expandiertem Polystyrol fest, die als Wärmedämmstoffe für die technische Gebäudeausrüstung und betriebstechnische Anlagen in der Industrie im Tempe¬ratur¬bereich von etwa 180 °C bis 80 °C benutzt werden. Diese Europäische Norm gilt auch für expandierte modifizierte Polystyrol-Polymere mit einem höheren Temperaturwiderstand.
ANMERKUNG   Unterhalb einer Betriebstemperatur von 50 °C sind besondere Prüfungen bezüglich der Eignung der Produkte für den beabsichtigten Anwendungsfall ratsam (z. B. Sauerstoffverflüssigung). In jedem Fall sollten die Empfehlungen des Herstellers beachtet werden.
Die Produkte werden mit oder ohne Kaschierung in der Form von Platten, Rollen, Segmenten, Rohrschalen oder anderen vorgefertigten Produkten hergestellt.
Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt die Stoffeigenschaften und enthält die Prüfverfahren und Festlegungen für die Konformitätsbewertung, die Kennzeichnung und die Etikettierung.
In dieser Norm beschriebene Produkte werden auch in vorgefertigten Wärmedämmsystemen und Mehr-schicht-Verbundplatten angewendet; die Eigenschaften von Systemen, in die diese Produkte integriert sind, werden nicht behandelt.
Diese Norm legt keine Leistungsstufen oder Klassen für eine vorgegebene Eigenschaft fest, die ein Produkt erreichen muss, um für einen bestimmten Anwendungsfall tauglich zu sein. Für bestimmte Anwendungen benötigte Klassen und Stufen können Regelwerken oder Ausschreibungen entnommen werden.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für Produkte, deren Nennwert der Wärmeleitfähigkeit größer ist als 0,060 W/(m  K) bei 10 °C.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für Produkte für an der Verwendungsstelle hergestellte Wärmedämmung (eingeblasen oder geschüttet) oder Produkte, die zur Dämmung von Gebäudehüllen bestimmt sind.

Produits isolants thermiques pour l'équipement du bâtiment et les installations industrielles - Produits manufacturés en polystyrène expansé (PSE) - Spécification

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives aux produits manufacturés en polystyrène expansé utilisés pour l'isolation thermique de l’équipement du bâtiment et des installations industrielles dont la température de service se situe entre - 180 °C et + 80 °C environ. Des polymères modifiés de polystyrène expansé ayant une résistance accrue à la température sont également couverts par la présente norme.
NOTE   Pour une température de service inférieure à - 50 °C, des essais particuliers sont recommandés pour s'assurer de l'aptitude à l'emploi du produit dans l'application visée (par exemple, liquéfaction de l'oxygène). Il convient de se référer systématiquement aux conseils du fabricant.
Les produits sont fabriqués sous la forme de panneaux avec ou sans parements, de rouleaux, de segments, de coquilles et autres pièces préfabriquées.
La présente norme décrit les caractéristiques des produits et comporte des modes opératoires d'essai, d'évaluation de conformité, de marquage et d’étiquetage.
Les produits couverts par la présente norme sont également utilisés dans des systèmes préfabriqués d'isolation thermique et dans des panneaux composites ; les performances des systèmes incorporant ces produits ne sont pas traitées.
La présente norme ne spécifie pas le niveau ou la classe requis pour une propriété donnée que doit posséder un produit pour démontrer son aptitude à une application particulière. Les classes ou niveaux requis pour une application particulière peuvent être trouvés dans les réglementations et les appels d'offres.
Les produits dont la conductivité thermique déclarée supérieure à 0,060 W/(m•K) à 10 °C ne sont pas couverts par la présente norme.
La présente norme ne couvre pas les produits pour isolation in situ (en vrac ou par déversement) ni ceux destinés à l’isolation de la structure du bâtiment.

Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za opremo stavb in industrijske inštalacije - Proizvodi iz ekspandiranega polistirena (EPS) - Specifikacija

Ta evropski standard določa zahteve za proizvode iz ekspandiranega polistirena, ki se uporabljajo za toplotno izolacijo za opremo stavb in industrijske inštalacije z delovnim temperaturnim razponom med približno -180°C in +80°C. Ta standard zajema tudi polimere iz modificiranega ekspandiranega polistirena z višjo temperaturno odpornostjo. Proizvodi so narejeni v obliki površinsko obdelanih ali neobdelanih plošč, zvitkov, ploščic, cevnih izolacij ali drugih montažnih artiklov. Ta standard opisuje značilnosti proizvodov in vključuje postopke preskušanja, vrednotenja skladnosti, označevanja in uporabe nalepk. Proizvodi, ki jih zajema ta standard, se uporabljajo pri montažnih termoizolacijskih sistemih in vezanih ploščah; zmogljivost sistemov, ki vključujejo te proizvode, ni zajeta. Ta standard ne določa zahtevane ravni ali razreda določene lastnosti, ki jo mora doseči proizvod, da ustreza zahtevam za uporabnosti pri določenem načinu uporabe. Zahtevane ravni za določen način uporabe so navedene v pravilih in javnih razpisih. Ta standard ne zajema proizvodov z nazivno toplotno prevodnostjo nad 0,060 W/(mK) pri 10°C. Ta standard ne zajema proizvodov za in situ izolacijo (z razsuto ali nalito izolacijo) ali proizvodov za izolacijo gradbene konstrukcije.

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EN 14309:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made products of expanded polystyrene (EPS) - Specification". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements for factory made products of expanded polystyrene which are used for the thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations with an operating temperature range of approximately - 180 °C to + 80 °C. Modified expanded polystyrene polymers with a higher temperature resistance are also covered by this standard. NOTE Below an operating temperature of - 50 °C, special tests regarding the suitability of the product in the intended application are advised (e.g. liquefaction of oxygen). Manufacturers’ advice should be heeded in all cases. The products are manufactured in the form of faced or unfaced boards, rolls, lags, pipe sections or other 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 or class of a given property that shall be achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The classes and levels required for a given application can be found in regulations and invitations to tender. Products with a declared thermal conductivity greater than 0,060 W/(m•K) at 10 °C are not covered by this standard. This standard does not cover products for in situ insulation (for loose fill or poured insulation) or products for the insulation of the building structure.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for factory made products of expanded polystyrene which are used for the thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations with an operating temperature range of approximately - 180 °C to + 80 °C. Modified expanded polystyrene polymers with a higher temperature resistance are also covered by this standard. NOTE Below an operating temperature of - 50 °C, special tests regarding the suitability of the product in the intended application are advised (e.g. liquefaction of oxygen). Manufacturers’ advice should be heeded in all cases. The products are manufactured in the form of faced or unfaced boards, rolls, lags, pipe sections or other 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 or class of a given property that shall be achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The classes and levels required for a given application can be found in regulations and invitations to tender. Products with a declared thermal conductivity greater than 0,060 W/(m•K) at 10 °C are not covered by this standard. This standard does not cover products for in situ insulation (for loose fill or poured insulation) or products for the insulation of the building structure.

EN 14309:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 14309:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14309:2009+A1:2013, EN 12089:2013, EN ISO 16546:2020, EN ISO 29470:2020, EN ISO 16536:2019, EN ISO 29466:2022, EN ISO 18098:2022, EN ISO 1182:2020, EN 12086:2013, EN 13501-1:2018, EN ISO 29469:2022, EN 1607:2013, EN ISO 12629:2022, EN 13172:2024, EN 1604:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 14309:2009 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/103. 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za opremo stavb in industrijske inštalacije - Proizvodi iz ekspandiranega polistirena (EPS) - SpecifikacijaWärmedämmstoffe für die Haustechnik und für betriebstechnische Anlagen - Werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus expandiertem Polystyrol (EPS) - SpezifikationProduits isolants thermiques pour l'équipement du bâtiment et les installations industrielles - Produits manufacturés en polystyrene expansé (EPS) - SpécificationThermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made products of expanded polystyrene (EPS) - Specification91.100.60Thermal and sound insulating materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14309:2009SIST EN 14309:2010en,fr,de01-april-2010SIST EN 14309:2010SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 14309
November 2009 ICS 91.100.60 English Version
Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made products of expanded polystyrene (EPS) - Specification
Produits isolants thermiques pour l'équipement du bâtiment et les installations industrielles - Produits manufacturés en polystyrène expansé (EPS) - Spécification
Wärmedämmstoffe für die Haustechnik und für betriebstechnische Anlagen - Werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus expandiertem Polystyrol (EPS) - SpezifikationThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 September 2009.
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. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists 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 CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Factory production control . 27Annex B (normative)
Product classification . 34Annex C (normative)
Determination of minimum service temperature . 35Annex D (informative)
Additional properties . 39Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive. 42Bibliography . 50 Figures Figure A.1 — Relationship between compressive stress at 10 % deformation and apparent density for indirect testing; 1 – αααα = 90; n = 495 . 31 Figure A.2 — Relationship between declared thermal conductivity (at 50 mm reference thickness and 10 °C mean temperature) and apparent density for indirect testing; 1 – αααα = 90; n = 3 873 . 32 Figure ZA.1 — Example of CE marking information . 49
Tables Table 1 — Dimensional tolerances . 12Table 2 — Classes of dimensional stability under normal laboratory conditions . 13Table 3 — Levels of dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions . 15Table 4 — Levels for compressive stress at 10 % deformation . 15Table 5 — Levels for tensile strength perpendicular to faces . 16Table 6 — Levels of bending strength . 16Table 7 — Levels for long time water absorption by total immersion . 17Table 8 — Levels for long time water absorption by diffusion . 18Table 9 — Levels for dynamic stiffness . 19Table 10 — Classes for thickness tolerances . 19SIST EN 14309:2010

thermal conductivity, λλλλD 33Table
B.1 — Classification of EPS products . 34Table B.2 — Classification of load bearing EPS products with acoustical properties . 34Table D.1 — Correlation between bending strength and shear strength . 39Table D.2 — Tabulated values of water vapour diffusion resistance index and water vapour permeability . 40Table D.3 — Test methods . 41Table ZA.1 — Relevant clauses . 43Table ZA.2 — System(s) of attestation of conformity. 44Table ZA.3 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for products under system 1 . 45Table ZA.4 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for products under system 3 or system 3 combined with system 4 for reaction to fire . 46 SIST EN 14309:2010

 Annex C (normative), Determination of minimum service temperature  Annex D (informative), Additional properties  Annex ZA (informative), Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive This document includes 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 can be used in other areas, where appropriate. In pursuance of Resolution BT 20/1993 revised, CEN/TC 88 have proposed defining the standards listed below as a European package of standards, setting 21 months after availability as the date of withdrawal (dow) of national standards which conflict with the European Standards of this package. The package of standards comprises the following group of interrelated standards for the specifications of factory made thermal insulation products, all of which come within the scope of CEN/TC 88: EN 14303, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Factory made mineral wool (MW) products — Specification EN 14304, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Factory made flexible elastomeric foam (FEF) products — Specification EN 14305, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Factory made cellular glass (CG) products — Specification SIST EN 14309:2010

(ISO 1716:2002) EN ISO 8497, Thermal insulation — Determination of steady-state thermal transmission properties of thermal insulation for circular pipes (ISO 8497:1994) 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 insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Determination of declared thermal conductivity (ISO 13787:2003) 3 Terms, definitions, symbols, units and abbreviated terms 3.1 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1.1 Terms and definitions as given in EN ISO 9229:2007 3.1.1.1 pipe section (insulation) product in the shape of a cylindrical annulus which may be split
to facilitate application 3.1.1.2 board slab (insulation) rigid or semi-rigid 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 delivered in tapered form. 3.1.1.3 roll (insulation) product supplied in the form of a wound cylinder 3.1.1.4 lag segment rigid or semi-rigid insulation product for application on large diameter cylindrical or spherical equipment 3.1.2 Additional terms and definitions 3.1.2.1 expanded polystyrene (EPS) rigid cellular plastics insulation material, manufactured by moulding beads of expandable polystyrene or one of its copolymers and which has a closed cellular structure filled with air 3.1.2.2 expanded polystyrene block rigid insulation product or material generally of rectangular cross section and with a thickness not significantly smaller than the width. Blocks are supplied trimmed or untrimmed 3.1.2.3 expanded polystyrene board rigid insulation product (cut, moulded or continuously foamed) of rectangular shape and cross section in which the thickness is significantly smaller than the other dimensions
NOTE The level is given by the declared value of the characteristic concerned 3.1.2.5 class combination of two levels of the same property between which the performance shall fall. 3.1.2.6 production line assemblage of equipment that produces products using a continuous process 3.1.2.7 production unit assemblage of equipment that produces products using a discontinuous process NOTE For ITT and FPC, units using the same process in one factory are considered together (as one production line). 3.1.2.8 prefabricated ware pieces cut, abraded or otherwise formed from a board or block of product e.g. elbows, T-pieces etc. 3.1.2.9 product material, element or component about which information is required. Refers to a construction product, as defined in the Construction Products Directive, from an individual producer 3.2 Symbols, units and abbreviated terms 3.2.1 Symbols and units used in this standard α
is the confidence level – b
is the width mm d
is the thickness mm Di
is the inside diameter mm D
is the water vapour permeability mg/(m·h·Pa) dD
is the declared thickness of a product mm ∆εb
is the relative change in width % ∆εl
is the relative change in length % ∆εd
is the relative change in thickness % Edyn
is the dynamic elasticity modulus MN/m2 k
is a factor related to the number of test results available - l
is the length mm SIST EN 14309:2010

is the deviation from linearity mm λ90, 90
is the thermal conductivity of 90 % fractile and 90 % confidence level W/(m·K) λD
is the declared thermal conductivity W/(m·K) λi
is one test result of thermal conductivity W/(m·K) λmean
is the mean value of the measured thermal conductivity W/(m·K) µ
is the water vapour diffusion resistance factor – p
is the fractile value (quantile) – ρa
is the apparent density kg/m3 s'
is the dynamic stiffness MN/m3 σ10
is the compressive stress at 10 % deformation kPa σb
is the bending strength kPa σmt
is the tensile strength perpendicular to faces kPa Sb
s the deviation from squareness mm/m sλ
is the estimate of the standard deviation of the thermal conductivity W/(m·K) Smax
is the deviation from flatness mm sR
is the estimate of the standard deviation of the thermal resistance (m2·K)/W τ
is the shear strength kPa v
is the deviation of squareness mm WdV
is the water absorption by diffusion vol.-% Wlt
is the long-term water absorption by total immersion vol.-% Wlp
is the long-term water absorption by partial immersion kg/m2 X0
is the initial deformation (after 60 s from the beginning of the loading) mm Xct
is the absolute compressive creep mm or % Xt
is the deformation at time t mm Z
is the water vapour resistance (m2·h·Pa)/mg BS
is the symbol of the declared level for bending strength CC(i1/i2/y)σc is the symbol of the declared level for compressive creep CL
is the symbol of the declared level for water soluble chloride ions CS(10)
is the symbol of the declared level for compressive stress at 10 % deformation DS(N)
is the symbol of the declared class for dimensional stability under normal laboratory conditions SIST EN 14309:2010

is the symbol of the declared level for dimensional stability under load and temperature F
is the symbol of the declared level of water soluble fluoride ions L
is the symbol of the declared class for length tolerances MU
is the symbol for the declared water vapour diffusion factor NA
is the symbol of the declared level of water soluble sodium ions
P
is the symbol of the declared class for flatness tolerance pH
is the symbol of the declared level for the pH-value S
is the symbol of the declared class for squareness tolerance SI
is the symbol of the declared level of water soluble silicate ions ST(+)
is the symbol of the declared level of maximum service temperature ST(–)
is the symbol of the declared level of minimum service temperature T
is the symbol of the declared class for thickness tolerance TR
is the symbol of the declared level for tensile strength perpendicular to faces W
is the symbol of the declared class for width tolerance WD(V)
is the symbol of the declared level for water absorption by diffusion WL(T)
is the symbol of the declared level for water absorption by total immersion WS
is the symbol of the declared level for short term water absorption Z
is the symbol of the declared water vapour resistance value 3.2.2 Abbreviated terms used in this standard EPS is Expanded PolyStyrene ITT is Initial Type Test ML is Manufacturer’s Literature FPC
is Factory Production Control 4 Requirements 4.1 General Product properties shall be assessed in accordance with Clause 5. To comply with this standard, products shall meet the requirements of Subclause 4.2, and the requirements of Subclause 4.3 as appropriate. NOTE
Information on additional properties is given in Annex E. One test result on a product property is the average of the measured values on the number of test specimens given in Table 12. SIST EN 14309:2010

values below 0,1 W/(m·K) and in 0,001 W/(m·K) for
values above 0,1 W/(m·K). This shall be used as a reference for the verification of the declaration. When thermal conductivity is declared as a table derived from the equation, rounding upwards to the next
0,001 W/(m·K) has to be done for the full range of the thermal conductivity. NOTE Determinations of the declared thermal conductivity of pipe sections, following EN ISO 8497, having joints in the metering area, include the effects of these joints as defined in EN ISO 23993. 4.2.2 Dimensions and tolerances 4.2.2.1 Linear dimensions The length, l, width, b, and thickness, d, of flat products shall be determined in accordance with EN 822 and EN 823.
The length, l, thickness, d, and inside diameter, Di, of pipe sections, segments and prefabricated ware shall be determined in accordance with EN 13467. No test result shall deviate from the declared values by more than the tolerances given in Table 1 for the labelled class. Table 1 — Dimensional tolerances Form of delivery Length Width ThicknessInside diameter Squareness Board ± 0,6 % or ± 3 mm a ± 0,6 % or ± 3 mm a ± 2 mm
± 5 mm/m Pipe section or segment, prefabricated ware ± 0,6 % or ± 3 mm a
± 2 mm + 2 % or +3 mm ± 3 mm/m a Whichever gives the greatest numerical tolerance.
4.2.2.2 Squareness Deviation of squareness, Sb, of boards shall be determined in accordance with EN 824. Deviation of squareness of pipe sections shall be determined in accordance with EN 13467. No test result shall exceed the corresponding tolerance given in Table 1. SIST EN 14309:2010

4.2.3.2 Dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions Dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions shall be determined in accordance with EN 1604. The test shall be carried out after storage of 48 h at (23 ± 2) °C and (90 ± 5) % relative humidity. The relative changes in length, ∆εl, width, ∆εb and thickness, ∆εd, shall not exceed 1 %. The test shall not be performed when the more severe test, described in Subclause 4.3.2, is used for a product in a specific application. 4.2.4 Reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market Reaction to fire classification of the product, as placed on the market shall be determined in accordance with
EN 13501-1 and the basic mounting and fixing rules given in EN 15715:2009. NOTE This classification is compulsory and
is included in the CE marking label.
EN 13501-1:2007, Table 1, is applicable to products applied to flat surfaces or to curved surfaces with a diameter greater than 300 mm. If a flat product which has a classification according to EN 13501-1 is used in a linear application it does not require further classification. EN 13501-1:2007, Table 3, is applicable for products applied on linear objects or with a diameter below or equal 300 mm. Detailed information about the test conditions and the field of application of the classification as stated in reaction to fire classification report shall be given in the manufacturer's literature. SIST EN 14309:2010

4.3.1 General If there is no requirement for a property described in Subclause 4.3 for a product in use, then that property does not need to be determined and declared by the manufacturer. NOTE EPS pipe sections and prefabricated ware can be sawn or abraded from blocks. If not specified hereafter, the declarations for the specific characteristics correspond to the flat boards. 4.3.2 Maximum service temperature The maximum service temperature ST(+) shall be determined in accordance with EN 14706 for flat specimens and EN 14707 for cylindrical specimens. At the maximum service temperature, ST(+), no test result shall have a variation of dimensions exceeding 5 %. The maximum service temperature will be declared in levels with steps of 5 °C. NOTE EPS should normally not be used over 80 °C. 4.3.3 Minimum service temperature The minimum service temperature ST(-) shall be determined in accordance with Annex E. The minimum service temperature, ST(-), shall be declared in levels with steps of 10 °C. Minimum service temperature within the scope of this standard, but above 0 °C need not be tested. At the minimum service temperature, ST(–), no test result shall have a variation of dimensions exceeding 0,3 % for length and width and 0,5 % for thickness. SIST EN 14309:2010

4.3.5 Compressive stress at 10 % deformation Compressive stress at 10 % deformation, σ10, shall be determined in accordance with EN 826. No test result shall for the declared level be less than the value given in Table 4. NOTE 1 The compressive stress at 10 % deformation is not a design value. NOTE 2 The compressive stress at 10 % deformation can be measured at other temperatures than 20 C.
Table 4 — Levels for compressive stress at 10 % deformation Level Requirement
kPa CS(10)30 ≥ 30 CS(10)50 ≥ 50 CS(10)60 ≥ 60 CS(10)70 ≥ 70 CS(10)80 ≥ 80 CS(10)90 ≥ 90 CS(10)100 ≥ 100 CS(10)120 ≥ 120 CS(10)150 ≥ 150 CS(10)200 ≥ 200 CS(10)250 ≥ 250 CS(10)300 ≥ 300 CS(10)350 ≥ 350 CS(10)400 ≥ 400 CS(10)500 ≥ 500 SIST EN 14309:2010

4.3.6 Tensile strength perpendicular to faces Tensile strength perpendicular to faces, σmt, shall be determined in accordance with EN 1607. No test result shall for the declared level be less than the value given in Table 5. Table 5 — Levels for tensile strength perpendicular to faces Level Requirement
kPa TR20 ≥ 20 TR50 ≥ 50 TR80 ≥ 80 TR100 ≥ 100 TR150 ≥ 150 TR200 ≥ 200 TR400 ≥ 400
4.3.7 Bending strength Bending strength, σb, shall be determined in accordance with EN 12089. No test result shall for the declared level be less than the value given in Table 6. Table 6 — Levels of bending strength Level Requirement
kPa BS50 ≥ 50 BS75 ≥ 75 BS100 ≥ 100 BS115 ≥ 115 BS125 ≥ 125 BS135 ≥ 135 BS150 ≥ 150 BS170 ≥ 170 BS200 ≥ 200 BS250 ≥ 250 BS350 ≥ 350 BS450 ≥ 450 BS525 ≥ 525 BS600 ≥ 600 BS750 ≥ 750 SIST EN 14309:2010

4.3.8 Compressive creep Compressive creep, Xct, and the total thickness reduction, Xt, shall be determined after at least one hundred and twenty-two days of testing at a declared compressive stress, σc, given in steps of at least 1 kPa and the results extrapolated thirty times corresponding to ten years to obtain the declared levels in accordance with EN 1606. Compressive creep shall be declared in levels, i2, and the total thickness reduction shall be declared in levels, i1, with steps of 0,5 % at the declared stress. No test result shall exceed the declared levels at the declared stress. NOTE 1 Examples for declaration of levels for compressive creep. Level Test time tExtrapolation timeDeclared stress σσσσc Requirement Days Years kPa % CC(i1/i2/10)σc 122 10 σc εt < i1 and εct < i2 CC(i1/i2/25)σc 304 25 σc CC(i1/i2/50)σc 608 50 σc
NOTE 2 Referring to the designation code CC(i1/i2/y)σc, according to Clause 6, a declared level CC(2,5/2/50)100, as for example, indicates a value not exceeding 2 % for compressive creep and 2,5 % for total thickness reduction after extrapolation at 50 years (i.e. thirty times six hundred and eight days of testing) under a declared stress of 100 kPa. 4.3.9 Water absorption 4.3.9.1 Long term water absorption by immersion Long term water absorption by immersion shall be determined in accordance with EN 12087. No test result of the water absorption by total immersion, Wlt, shall exceed the value given in Table 7, for the declared level and no test result of water absorption by partial immersion, Wp, shall exceed 0,5 kg/m2. Table 7 — Levels for long time water absorption by total immersion Level Requirements
vol.-% WL(T)5 ≤ 5,0 WL(T)3 ≤ 3,0 WL(T)2 ≤ 2,0 WL(T)1 ≤ 1,0
4.3.9.2 Long term water absorption by diffusion Long term water absorption by diffusion, WdV, shall be determined in accordance with EN 12088. No test result shall exceed the value given in Table 8, for the declared level. SIST EN 14309:2010

vol.-% WD(V)15 ≤ 15 WD(V)10 ≤ 10 WD(V)5 ≤ 5 WD(V)3 ≤ 3
NOTE The long term water absorption by diffusion is not used only as an accelerated test but can also be used for classification. 4.3.9.3 Freeze-thaw resistance Freeze-thaw resistance shall be determined in accordance with EN 12091 using samples prepared by total immersion in accordance with EN 12087. The reduction of compressive stress at 10 % deformation, σ10, shall be less than 10 % after three hundred freeze-thaw cycles. 4.3.10 Water vapour transmission Water vapour transmission properties shall be determined in accordance with EN 12086 for flat products and EN 13469 for pipe sections and declared as the water vapour diffusion resistance factor, µ, for homogeneous products and as the water vapour resistance, Z, for faced products. All test result of µ and / or all test result of Z shall be within the range declared by the manufacturer. In the absence of measurements, the water vapour resistance diffusion factor, µ, of EPS products may be chosen from Table D.2. 4.3.11 Apparent density Apparent density, ρa, shall be determined in accordance with EN 1602 for flat products and EN 13470 for pipe sections.
NOTE Apparent density can be useful for indirect testing. 4.3.12 Dynamic stiffness Dynamic stiffness, s’, should be determined in accordance with EN 29052-1. No test result for the declared level should exceed the value given in Table 9. SIST EN 14309:2010

MN/m3 SD50 ≤ 50 SD40 ≤ 40 SD30 ≤ 30 SD20 ≤ 20 SD15 ≤ 15 SD10 ≤ 10 SD7 ≤ 7 SD5 ≤ 5
For products in level CP2 (see Subclause 4.3.13.3), if the imposed load exceeds 5,0 kPa, the dynamic stiffness, s’, should be determined under the imposed load plus the self-weight of the screed. 4.3.13 Compressibility 4.3.13.1 Thickness, dL The thickness, dL, should be determined in accordance with EN 12431 under a load of 250 Pa. No test result for the labelled class should deviate from the declared thickness, dL, by more than the tolerances given in Table 10 for the labelled class. Table 10 — Classes for thickness tolerances Class Upper tolerance Lower tolerance T3 – 5 % or – 1 mm a + 15 % or + 3 mm a T4 0 + 10 % or + 2 mm for dL < 35 mm a
+ 15 % or + 3 mm for dL > 35 mm a a Whichever gives the greatest numerical tolerance.
NOTE The declared value of dL should preferably be indicated in steps of 5 mm, the smallest value of dL being 15 mm. 4.3.13.2 Thickness, dB The thickness, dB, should be determined according to EN 12431 with a pause of 300 s before measuring dB. 4.3.13.3 Compressibility, c Compressibility, c, should be determined as the difference between dL and dB. No test result for the declared level should exceed the values given in Table 11. SIST EN 14309:2010

Kpa mm mm CP5 ≤ 2,0 < 5 ≤ 2 for dL < 35 CP4 ≤ 3,0 < 4 ≤ 3 for dL ≥ 35 CP3 ≤ 4,0 < 3
CP2 ≤ 5,0 < 2 ≤ 1 for dL < 35 ≤ 2 for dL ≥ 35
NOTE The levels of the imposed load on the screed are taken from ENV 1991-2-1. 4.3.13.4 Long term thickness reduction If the imposed load on the screed exceeds 5 kPa, only products having a declared level of compressibility of CP2 may be used and their long term thickness reduction should be determined. The total thickness reduction, Xt = X0 + Xct shall be determined after one hundred and twenty-two days of testing at the imposed load plus the self-weight on the screed, in accordance with EN 1606 and extrapolated thirty times, corresponding to ten years. The ten years value shall not exceed the declared level of compressibility c (see Subclause 4.3.13.3). 4.3.14 Trace quantities of water soluble ions and pH Trace quantities of water soluble chloride, fluoride, silicate and sodium ions and pH shall be determined in accordance with EN 13468. The manufacturer shall declare them in mg/kg as levels, respectively as accepted tolerances for pH. No test result shall exceed the declared level or accepted tolerance. 4.3.15 Release of dangerous substances NOTE See Annex ZA. 4.3.16 Continuous glowing combustion Where subject to regulation a manufacturer shall declare the continuous glowing combustion according to national test method where available. NOTE A European test method is under development and the standard will be amended when this is available. 5 Test methods 5.1 Sampling Flat test specimens shall be taken from the same sample with a total area of not less than 1 m2 and sufficient to cover the needed tests. The shorter side of the sample shall not be less than 300 mm or the full size of the product whichever is the smaller. Pipe section specimens shall be taken from a sample consisting of at least three full-size sections. SIST EN 14309:2010

EN ISO 8497 Full size
4.2.2 Dimensions and tolerances
Length and width EN 822 EN 13467 Full size 1
Thickness EN 823 EN 13467 Full size 1 Load of (250 ± 5) Pa Inside diameter
EN 13467 Full size
4.2.2.2 Squareness EN 824 EN 13467 Full size 1
4.2.2.3 Flatness EN 825
Full size 1
4.2.2.4 Pipe section linearity
EN 13467 Full size 1
4.2.3.1 Dimensional
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