EN 13820:2003
(Main)Thermal insulating materials for building applications - Determination of organic content
Thermal insulating materials for building applications - Determination of organic content
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the organic content of thermal insulating materials.
The method is aimed at determining the organic content for products which are inorganic, i.e. products containing a low percentage of organic compounds, either unfaced products or the insulating material of a faced product.
NOTE 1 It can be used to verify that a thermal insulating product complies with the requirements in prEN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification using test data from reaction to fire test to be in Euroclass A1 without testing.
NOTE 2 The standard is not intended for the determination of organic content in the presence of water of hydration and/or combined carbonate, sulphate etc.
NOTE 3 The standard is not intended for the determination of organic content of adhesives, facings and/or coatings.
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung des Gehalts an organischen Bestandteilen
Diese Europäische Norm legt Prüfeinrichtungen und Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Gehalts an organischen Bestandteilen von Wärmedämmstoffen fest.
Das Verfahren zielt darauf ab, den Gehalt an organischen Bestandteilen von anorganischen Produkten zu bestimmen, z. B. Produkte, die einen geringen prozentualen Anteil an organischen Bestandteilen enthalten, und/oder Produkte mit anorganischen Kaschierungen und/oder Beschichtungen.
ANMERKUNG 1 Das Verfahren kann angewendet werden, um nachzuweisen, dass ein Wärmedämmstoff den Anforderungen entspricht, die in prEN 13501-1 "Klassifizierung von Bauprodukten und Bauarten zu ihrem Brandverhalten - Teil 1: Klassifizierung mit den Ergebnissen der Prüfungen zum Brandverhalten von Bauprodukten" für die Einstufung in die Euroklasse A1 festgelegt sind.
ANMERKUNG 2 Die Norm dient nicht zur Bestimmung des Gehalts an organischen Bestandteilen in Gegenwart von Hydratwasser und/oder Karbonatverbindungen, Sulfatverbindungen usw.
ANMERKUNG 3 Die Norm dient nicht zur Bestimmung an organischen Bestandteilen in Klebstoffen, Außendichtungen und/oder Beschichtungen.
Matériaux isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination du contenu organique
La présente Norme européenne spécifie l'équipement et les modes opératoires permettant de déterminer le contenu organique des matériaux isolants thermiques.
Cette méthode a pour objectif de déterminer le contenu organique des produits qui sont inorganiques, c'est-à-dire des produits contenant un faible pourcentage de composés organiques, qu'il s'agisse de produits non parementés ou du matériau isolant d'un produit parementé.
NOTE 1 Elle peut être utilisée pour vérifier qu'un produit isolant thermique satisfait aux exigences du prEN 13501-1, Classement au feu des produits et éléments de construction - Partie 1 : Classement à partir des données d'essais de réaction au feu pour se situer dans l'Euroclasse A1 sans essai.
NOTE 2 Cette norme n'est pas prévue pour la détermination du contenu organique en présence d'eau d'hydratation et/ ou de carbonate combiné, de sulfate etc..
NOTE 3 Cette norme n'est pas prévue pour la détermination du contenu organique des adhésifs, parements et/ ou revêtements.
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu – Določevanje organskih snovi
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 16-Sep-2003
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 88 - Thermal insulating materials and products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 88/WG 1 - Common general test methods
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 05-Oct-2020
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2025
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 13820:2003 (CEN) specifies a reference test method for the determination of organic content in thermal insulating materials for building applications. The method is intended for predominantly inorganic insulating products (low organic fraction) - either unfaced products or the insulating core of faced products - and defines equipment, specimen preparation, test procedure and result reporting. The standard supports fire-classification workflows (see prEN 13501-1) and is prepared by CEN/TC 88.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Principle: organic content is measured as mass loss after controlled heating (loss-on-ignition) of a previously dried specimen.
- Apparatus:
- Balance with resolution 0.001 g
- Temperature-controlled ventilated oven (105 ± 5 °C)
- Temperature-controlled ventilated furnace (500 ± 20 °C)
- Inert test specimen containers (preheated at 500 °C)
- Desiccator for cooling
- Test specimens:
- Use original product thickness; remove facings/coatings/adhesives before sampling
- At least 8 pieces per specimen (taken across the product); specimen mass 10–200 g
- Number of specimens: as per relevant product standard or at least five
- Conditioning: dry in oven at 105 ± 5 °C until constant mass (change < 0.05 % between consecutive weighings spaced ≥ 1 h)
- Procedure:
- Weigh empty container (m1), dried specimen + container (m2)
- Heat in furnace (typically 500 ± 20 °C) until organics are burned off (normally ≥ 2 h), cool in desiccator and weigh (m3)
- Repeat heating/cooling cycles until constant mass is achieved
- Calculation: organic content Moc (mass %) = 100 × (m2 − m3) / (m2 − m1) - results rounded to 0.01 %
- Limitations: not applicable where water of hydration or combined carbonates/sulphates are present; not intended for adhesives, facings or coatings
- Annex A: gives an example simplified method for factory production control (continuous weighing, no prior conditioning; result rounded to 0.1 %)
Applications and users
- Verifying organic content of thermal insulating materials in laboratories, product certification bodies, manufacturers and quality-control labs
- Supporting compliance checks for reaction-to-fire classification (prEN 13501-1) - e.g., to confirm suitability for Euroclass A1 without fire testing
- Useful for product standards, production control, material specification and regulatory compliance in building materials manufacturing and testing
Related standards and context
- prEN 13501-1 (Fire classification using reaction-to-fire test data) - EN 13820 can help verify eligibility for Euroclass A1
- Prepared by CEN/TC 88; intended to be used alongside product-specific European standards and technical specifications
Keywords: EN 13820:2003, thermal insulating materials, organic content determination, CEN, loss-on-ignition, furnace test, fire classification, prEN 13501-1.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13820:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Thermal insulating materials for building applications - Determination of organic content". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the organic content of thermal insulating materials. The method is aimed at determining the organic content for products which are inorganic, i.e. products containing a low percentage of organic compounds, either unfaced products or the insulating material of a faced product. NOTE 1 It can be used to verify that a thermal insulating product complies with the requirements in prEN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification using test data from reaction to fire test to be in Euroclass A1 without testing. NOTE 2 The standard is not intended for the determination of organic content in the presence of water of hydration and/or combined carbonate, sulphate etc. NOTE 3 The standard is not intended for the determination of organic content of adhesives, facings and/or coatings.
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the organic content of thermal insulating materials. The method is aimed at determining the organic content for products which are inorganic, i.e. products containing a low percentage of organic compounds, either unfaced products or the insulating material of a faced product. NOTE 1 It can be used to verify that a thermal insulating product complies with the requirements in prEN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification using test data from reaction to fire test to be in Euroclass A1 without testing. NOTE 2 The standard is not intended for the determination of organic content in the presence of water of hydration and/or combined carbonate, sulphate etc. NOTE 3 The standard is not intended for the determination of organic content of adhesives, facings and/or coatings.
EN 13820:2003 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 13820:2003 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.VQRYLWärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung des Gehalts an organischen BestandteilenMatériaux isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination du contenu organiqueThermal insulating materials for building applications - Determination of organic content91.100.60Thermal and sound insulating materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13820:2003SIST EN 13820:2004en01-september-2004SIST EN 13820:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13820September 2003ICS 91.100.60English versionThermal insulating materials for building applications -Determination of organic contentProduits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications dubâtiment - Détermination du contenu organiqueWärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung desGehalts an organischen BestandteilenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 August 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13820:2003 ESIST EN 13820:2004
Example of a simplified method for the determination of organic content.8A.1General.8A.2Apparatus.8A.3Test specimens.9A.4Procedure.9A.4.1Test conditions.9A.4.2Test procedure.9A.4.3Calculation and expression of results.9SIST EN 13820:2004
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