Thermal insulation products for buildings - In-situ formed products from loose-fill expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and bonded expanded polystyrene beads - Part 1: Specification for the bonded and loose filled products before installation

This European Standard specifies the requirements for expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and the adhesive, which are after installation used for the thermal insulation of buildings. The EPS beads and the adhesive are mixed and processed on site.
This standard does not specify the required level of a given property to 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 or non-conflicting standards.
This standard does not cover factory made insulation products in the form of prefabricated shapes or boards made of bonded EPS beads.
Products with a declared thermal resistance lower than 0,25 (m² x K)/W or a declared thermal conductivity at 10 °C greater than 0,1 W/(m x K) are not covered by this standard.

Wärmedämmstoffe für Gebäude - An der Verwendungsstelle hergestellte Produkte aus losen expandierten Polystyrolkugeln (EPS) und gebundenen Polystyrolkugeln - Teil 1: Spezifikation für gebundene und lose Schütt- und Einblasdämmstoffe vor dem Einbau

Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux bâtiments - Produits formés sur place à partir de billes en polystyrène expansé (PSE) en vrac et de billes en polystyrène expansé liées - Partie 1: Spécification pour les produits liés et en vrac avant mise en œuvre

Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za stavbe - Proizvodi, izdelani na mestu vgradnje iz nasutih nevezanih in vezanih kroglic iz ekspandiranega polistirena (EPS) - 1. del: Specifikacija za nevezane in vezane nasute proizvode pred vgradnjo

General Information

Status
Not Published
Publication Date
28-Aug-2016
Current Stage
4598 - Decision to abandon - Finalization for Vote
Start Date
10-Mar-2017
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025

Overview

The European Standard FprEN 16809-1 focuses on thermal insulation products for buildings made from in-situ formed expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads. These products include both loose-fill and bonded EPS beads, which are mixed with adhesive and installed directly on-site. The standard specifically provides the specifications for these bonded and loose-filled insulation products before installation, outlining essential requirements, testing methods, and marking guidelines.

This standard does not set the minimum performance levels required for a specific application; instead, such thresholds are established by relevant regulations or complementary standards. It excludes factory-made EPS insulation boards or preformed shapes and does not cover products with thermal resistance below 0.25 m²·K/W or thermal conductivity higher than 0.1 W/(m·K) at 10 °C.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Application

    • Covers loose-fill and bonded EPS bead products used for thermal insulation in masonry cavity walls and framed structures.
    • Excludes factory-made EPS boards and insulation intended for industrial equipment or sound insulation purposes.
    • Emphasizes properties before installation, including material characteristics, performance testing, and labelling.
  • Material and Product Requirements

    • Specifies characteristics such as thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, bead size, density, settlement over time, and dimensional stability.
    • Includes reaction to fire behavior based on marketing requirements and standardized fire tests.
    • Details requirements for adhesives used in bonding loose EPS beads.
  • Testing Procedures

    • Defines methods for sampling, conditioning, and tests to determine thermal performance, fire resistance, water absorption, vapor diffusion resistance, and dimensional stability.
    • Guidelines for preparing test specimens and performing standardized assessments are provided in multiple normative annexes.
  • Performance Evaluation and Marking

    • Describes product type determination and factory production control procedures to ensure consistent quality.
    • Includes requirements for marking and labelling, ensuring traceability and accurate product information for end users.

Applications

FprEN 16809-1 is essential for stakeholders involved in the design, manufacture, and installation of thermal insulation systems using EPS beads. Typical applications include:

  • Masonry cavity wall insulation where loose-fill or bonded EPS beads are blown or placed to enhance thermal performance.
  • Frame construction insulation, such as timber or metal stud walls and sloped roofs, utilizing in-situ EPS bead products for improved energy efficiency.
  • Renovation projects requiring on-site formed insulation to fill irregular cavities or retrofit existing building envelopes.

This standard provides architects, contractors, insulation installers, and product manufacturers with consistent and reliable guidelines to ensure the quality and safety of EPS bead insulation products before they are installed, contributing to the sustainability and energy efficiency of buildings.

Related Standards

FprEN 16809-1 references and interacts with multiple European and International standards to form a comprehensive framework for thermal insulation products:

  • EN 1602 – Determination of apparent density for thermal insulating products
  • EN 1603 – Dimensional stability testing under controlled conditions
  • EN 1609 – Short-term water absorption measurement
  • EN 12086 – Water vapor transmission properties
  • EN 12667 / EN 12939 – Guarded hot plate methods for thermal resistance and conductivity
  • EN 13501-1 – Fire classification of construction products
  • EN ISO 1182, 1716, 11925-2 – Reaction to fire test methods and classification standards
  • EN 13172 – Conformity evaluation for thermal insulation products

These interconnected standards support compliance with the EU Construction Products Regulation and help ensure the environmental performance, safety, and durability of EPS-based thermal insulation systems.


Keywords: thermal insulation products, expanded polystyrene beads, EPS beads, loose-fill insulation, bonded EPS, in-situ insulation, building insulation standards, thermal resistance, thermal conductivity, fire classification EPS, masonry cavity wall insulation, frame construction insulation, CEN standard, FprEN 16809-1.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2015
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za stavbe - Proizvodi, izdelani na mestu vgradnje iz
nasutih nevezanih in vezanih kroglic iz ekspandiranega polistirena (EPS) - 1. del:
Specifikacija za nevezane in vezane nasute proizvode pred vgradnjo
Thermal insulation products for buildings - In-situ formed products from loose-fill
expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and bonded expanded polystyrene beads - Part 1:
Specification for the bonded and loose filled products before installation
Wärmedämmstoffe für Gebäude - An der Verwendungsstelle hergestellte Produkte aus
losen expandierten Polystyrolkugeln (EPS) und gebundenen Polystyrolkugeln - Teil 1:
Spezifikation für gebundene und lose Schütt- und Einblasdämmstoffe vor dem Einbau
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux bâtiments - Produits formés sur place à partir
de billes en polystyrène expansé (PSE) en vrac et de billes en polystyrène expansé liées
- Partie 1: Spécification pour les produits liés et en vrac avant mise en œuvre
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 16809-1
ICS:
91.100.60 0DWHULDOL]DWRSORWQRLQ Thermal and sound insulating
]YRþQRL]RODFLMR materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 16809-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2014
ICS 91.100.60
English Version
Thermal insulation products for buildings - In-situ formed
products from loose-fill expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and
bonded expanded polystyrene beads - Part 1: Specification for
the bonded and loose filled products before installation
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux bâtiments - Wärmedämmstoffe für Gebäude - An der
Produits formés sur place à partir de billes en polystyrène Verwendungsstelle hergestellte Produkte aus losen
expansé (PSE) en vrac et de billes en polystyrène expansé expandierten Polystyrolkugeln (EPS) und gebundenen
liées - Partie 1: Spécification pour les produits liés et en Polystyrolkugeln - Teil 1: Spezifikation für gebundene und
vrac avant mise en œuvre lose Schütt- und Einblasdämmstoffe vor dem Einbau
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 88.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
Foreword .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations .6
3.1 Terms and definitions .6
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations .7
4 Requirements .8
4.1 General .8
4.2 For all applications .8
4.2.1 Thermal conductivity − Thermal resistance.8
4.2.2 Weight of the sale unit .8
4.2.3 Expanded bead size .8
4.2.4 Settlement .9
4.2.5 Reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market .9
4.2.6 Dimensional stability .9
4.2.7 Durability characteristics .9
4.3 For specific applications . 10
4.3.1 General . 10
4.3.2 Adhesive . 10
4.3.3 Water absorption . 10
4.3.4 Water vapour diffusion resistance . 10
4.3.5 Reaction to fire of the product in standardised assemblies simulating end-use
applications . 10
4.3.6 Release of dangerous substances . 10
4.3.7 Continuous glowing combustion . 10
5 Test methods . 11
5.1 Sampling . 11
5.2 Conditioning . 11
5.3 Testing . 11
5.3.1 General . 11
5.3.2 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity . 12
5.3.3 Reaction to fire . 13
6 Designation code . 13
7 Assessment and verification of the constancy of performance . 13
7.1 General . 13
7.2 Product type determination . 14
7.3 Factory production control . 14
8 Marking and labelling . 14
Annex A (normative)  Determination of the declared values of thermal resistance and thermal
conductivity . 16
Annex B (normative)  Product type determination (PTD) and factory production control (FPC). 19
Annex C (normative)  Specimen preparation method for thermal resistance and thermal
conductivity test . 22
Annex D (normative)  Preparing samples for testing for reaction to fire of products . 25
Annex E (normative) Specimen preparation method for dimensional stability test, water
absorption test and water vapour diffusion resistance test . 26
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Annex F (normative) Rules for creating performance charts for insulation and examples of

performance charts . 27
Annex G (normative) Verification of performance chart according to Annex H . 29
Annex H (normative)  Specimen preparation method for coverage and density measurement . 30
Annex I (normative)  Determination of settlement for EPS beads insulation product . 31
Annex J (informative) Masonry cavity walls - Method for determining suitable spacings for

blowing holes . 33
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the

EU Construction Products Regulation . 35
Bibliography . 45

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Foreword
This document (prEN 16809-1:2014) 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 document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive.
For relationship with EU Directive, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
Thermal insulation products of buildings — In-situ formed products from loose-fill expanded polystyrene (EPS)
beads and bonded expanded polystyrene beads, consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Specification for the bonded and loose filled products before installation (the present document)
— Part 2: Specification for the bonded and loose-fill products after installation.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements for products of loose-filled expanded polystyrene (EPS)
beads and bonded polystyrene beads for in-situ installation in masonry cavity walls and frame constructions.
This European Standard is a specification for the insulation products before installation. It describes the
product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, marking and labelling.
This document does not specify the required level of a given property to 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 or non-conflicting standards.
NOTE To avoid water penetration in masonry walls special tests adjusted to local climate might be needed.
This document does not cover factory made expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation products or factory made
or in-situ products intended to be used for the insulation of building equipment and industrial installations.
Products with a declared thermal resistance lower than 0,25 m ·K/W or a declared thermal conductivity
greater than 0,060 W/(m·K) at 10 °C are not covered by this document.
This document does not cover products intended for airborne sound insulation and for acoustic absorption
applications.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 933-1, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 1: Determination of particle size distribution -
Sieving method
EN 1602, Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of the apparent density
EN 1603, Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of dimensional stability under
constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/ 50 % relative humidity)
EN 1609, Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of short term water absorption
by partial immersion
EN 12086, Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of water vapour transmission
properties
EN 12429, Thermal insulating products for building applications - Conditioning to moisture equilibrium under
specified temperature and humidity conditions
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, Thermal insulation products - Evaluation of conformity
EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using
data from reaction to fire tests
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EN 13820, Thermal insulating materials for building applications - Determination of organic content
EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products excluding floorings exposed to the
thermal attack by a single burning item
EN 15715:2009, Thermal insulation products - Instructions for mounting and fixing for reaction to fire testing -
Factory made products
EN ISO 1182, Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test (ISO 1182:2010)
EN ISO 1716, Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross heat of combustion (calorific
value) (ISO 1716:2010)
EN ISO 10456:2007/AC:2009, Building materials and products - Hygrothermal properties - Tabulated design
values and procedures for determining declared and design thermal values - Technical Corrigendum 1 (ISO
10456:2007/Cor 1:2009)
EN ISO 11925-2, Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame - Part
2: Single-flame source test (ISO 11925-2:2010)
ISO 16269-6:2005, Statistical interpretation of data — Part 6: Determination of statistical tolerance intervals
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
expanded polystyrene beads
insulation material consisting of beads manufactured from expandable polystyrene or one of its copolymers
with an air filled closed cellular structure
3.1.2
blowing hole
hole, cut or formed, in a masonry cavity wall or frame construction, through which the EPS beads are blown
3.1.3
class
combination of two levels of the same property between which the performance shall fall
3.1.4
coverage
mass of insulation per unit area
3.1.5
frame construction
walls with wood or metal studs, sloping roof with insulation between rafters
3.1.6
level
value, which is the upper or lower limit of a requirement, and given by the declared value of the characteristic
concerned
3.1.7
performance chart
table giving thickness and coverage requirements for different values of declared thermal resistance
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3.1.8
settlement
decrease of installed insulation height in cavities and frame constructions with time, expressed as a
percentage of the initial installed height
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations
Symbols used in this document:
W/(m·K)
λ is the 90 % fractile with a confidence level of 90 % for the thermal conductivity
90/90
λ is the declared thermal conductivity W/(m·K)
D
λ is one test result of thermal conductivity W/(m·K)

i
λ is the mean thermal conductivity W/(m·K)
mean
ρ is the 90 % fractile with a confidence level of 90 % for the density 3
90/90 kg/m
ρ is one test result of density 3
i
kg/m
ρmean is the mean value of density
kg/m
ρ is the declared density 3
D kg/m
A is the area of the test specimen 2
m
d is the thickness of the test specimen mm
n is the number of test results –
R is the 90 % fractile with a confidence level of 90 % for the thermal resistance 2
90/90
m ·K/W
R is the declared thermal resistance 2
D m ·K/W
R is one test result of thermal resistance 2
i
m ·K/W
W/(m·K)
s is the estimate of the standard deviation of the thermal conductivity
λ
s is the estimate of the standard deviation of the thermal resistance W/(m·K)
R
s
is the estimate of the standard deviation of the density 3
ρ
kg/m
W is the short-term water absorption 2
p
kg/m
Q is the nominal weight of the quantity delivered kg
nom
MU is the symbol for the declared value for water vapour diffusion resistance factor

WS is the symbol of the declared level for short-term water absorption
Abbreviations used in this document:
EPS is Expanded PolyStyrene
AVCP is Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (previously named Attestation of Conformity)
DoP is Declaration of Performance
is Factory Production Control
FPC
PTD is Product Type Determination (previously named ITT for Initial Type Test)
is Reaction to Fire
RtF
ThIB is Thermal Insulation for Buildings
VCP is Verification of Constancy of Performance (previously named Evaluation of Conformity)
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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 4.2, and the requirements of 4.3 as appropriate.
This document gives performance charts for two different applications:
— masonry cavity wall insulation;
— frame insulation.
One test result on a product property is the average of the measured values on the number of test specimens
given in Table 2.
4.2 For all applications
4.2.1 Thermal conductivity − Thermal resistance
Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity shall be based upon measurements carried out in accordance
with EN 12667 or EN 12939 for thick products.
The thermal values shall be determined in accordance with Annex A and declared by the manufacturer,
according to the following:
— the reference mean temperature shall be 10 °C;
— the measured values shall be expressed with three significant figures;
— the thermal resistance, R , shall always be declared. The thermal conductivity, λ , shall be declared
D D
where possible;
— the thermal resistance, R , and the thermal conductivity, λ , shall be given as limit values representing at
D D
least 90 % of the production determined with a confidence level of 90 %;
— the value of thermal conductivity λ shall be rounded upwards to the nearest 0,001 W/(m·K) and
90/90
declared in levels with steps of 0,001 W/(m·K);
— the declared thermal resistance, R , shall be calculated from the insulation thickness and the
D
corresponding thermal conductivity, λ (see Note below);
90/90
— the value of thermal resistance, R , shall be rounded downward to the nearest 0,05 m ·K/W and
D
declared in levels with steps of 0,05 m ·K/W.
NOTE The declaration of the installed thermal resistance for blown EPS beads is described in part 2 of this standard.
4.2.2 Weight of the sale unit
The density of the material in one sale unit shall not be lower than the nominal density.
4.2.3 Expanded bead size
The bead size measured according to EN 933-1, shall be between 2 mm and 9 mm.
NOTE The bead size should be suitable for the way the beads are injected into the cavity.
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4.2.4 Settlement
For loose beads measuring the settlement shall be performed according to Annex I. The settlement shall not
exceed the values given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Classes for settlement
Class Requirement
S1 ≤ 1 %
S3 ≤ 3 %
S5 > 3 % and ≤ 5 %
NOTE Test methods to determine the settlements in masonry walls and frame constructions are currently under
investigation and therefore when a test method is available this European Standard will be amended.
4.2.5 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, Annex F and the basic mounting and fixing rules given in EN 15715.
NOTE This classification is compulsory and always included in the CE Marking label.
Detailed information about the test conditions and the field of application of the classification as stated in the
reaction to fire classification report shall be given in the manufacturer's literature.
4.2.6 Dimensional stability
Dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions shall be determined in accordance with
EN 1603 with specimen preparation according to Annex E.
The relative changes in length, Δ and width, Δ , shall not exceed ±0,5 %.
εl εb
4.2.7 Durability characteristics
4.2.7.1 General
The appropriate durability characteristics have been considered and are covered in 4.2.7.2, 4.2.7.3 and
4.2.7.4.
4.2.7.2 Durability of reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market against
ageing/degradation
The reaction to fire performance of EPS beads as declared by 4.2.5 does not change with time.
4.2.7.3 Durability of thermal resistance and thermal conductivity against ageing/degradation
The thermal conductivity of products of EPS beads as declared by 4.2.1 does not change with time.
4.2.7.4 Durability of thermal resistance against ageing/degradation
Durability of the thermal resistance is covered by the durability of the installed thickness.
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4.3 For specific applications
4.3.1 General
If there is no requirement for a property described in 4.3, for a product in use, then the property need not be
determined and declared by the manufacturer.
4.3.2 Adhesive
When adhesive is used in the product of EPS beads, the adhesive shall fulfil the requirements for the system
and the amount of adhesive to be used shall be declared by the manufacturer.
4.3.3 Water absorption
Short-term water absorption by partial immersion, Wp, shall be determined in accordance with EN 1609,
method A, with specimen preparation (for loose fill EPS beads products only) in accordance with Annex E. No
test result of the water absorption Wp, shall exceed 1,0 kg/m .
4.3.4 Water vapour diffusion resistance
Water vapour transmission properties shall be determined in accordance with EN 12086, with specimen
preparation (for loose fill EPS beads products only) according to Annex E and declared as the water vapour
diffusion resistance factor μ for homogeneous products.
All test results of µ shall be within the range declared by the manufacturer.
Alternatively, values cited in EN ISO 10456:2007/AC:2009, Table 4, may be used.
4.3.5 Reaction to fire of the product in standardised assemblies simulating end-use applications
Reaction to fire classification of products in standardised assemblies simulating end-use applications, shall be
determined in accordance with EN 13501-1 and the mounting and fixing rules given in EN 15715.
This classification offers the opportunity to give a complementary and optional declaration on reaction to fire
for standard test configurations of assemblies which include the insulation product.
The number of the selected test configuration of assembly (EN 15715, Table 5) which is used in the test shall
be quoted with the Euroclass.
Detailed information about the test conditions and the field of application of the classification as stated in the
reaction to fire classification report shall be given in the manufacturer's literature.
4.3.6 Release of dangerous substances
National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and
sometimes content, when construction products covered by this standard are placed on those markets.
In the absence of European harmonized test methods, verification and declaration on release/content should
be done taking into account national provisions in the place of use.
NOTE An informative database covering European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at
the Construction web site on EUROPA accessed through: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/construction/cpd-ds/.
4.3.7 Continuous glowing combustion
NOTE A test method is under development and the standard will be amended when this is available.
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5 Test methods
5.1 Sampling
Test specimens shall be taken from the same sample with a total amount of not less than 0,15 m and
sufficient to cover the needed tests.
5.2 Conditioning
No special conditioning of the test specimens is needed, unless otherwise specified in the test standard
except for the determination of thermal conductivity. For determination of thermal conductivity the test
specimens shall be conditioned until constant mass, according to EN 12429, in an oven at a temperature of
60 °C.
In case of dispute, the test specimens shall be stored at (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative humidity for at
least fourteen days prior to testing.
5.3 Testing
5.3.1 General
Table 2 gives the dimensions of the test specimens, the minimum number of measurements required to get
one test result and any specific conditions which are necessary.
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Table 2 — Test methods, test specimens and conditions
Dimensions in millimetres
Clause Title Test method Test specimen Specific
conditions
Dimensions Number to
get one test
(mm)
result
4.2.1 Thermal resistance EN 12667 minimum 1 Measuring area:
and thermal (300 × 300 × 50)
or minimum
conductivity
(100 × 100)
EN 12939
See Annex C
4.2.2 Weight of the sale EN 1602  1
unit
4.2.3 Bead size EN 933-1 2 ≤ d ≤ 9 1
a
4.2.4 Settlement Annex I  See Annex I
4.2.5 Reaction to fire of See EN 13501-1 and EN 15715 See Annex D
the product as
placed on the
market
4.2.6 Dimensional stability EN 1603  3 Method B
See Annex E
4.3.3 Water absorption EN 1609 200 × 200 4 Method A
Height ≥ 50 See Annex E
4.3.4 Water vapour EN 12086 See EN 12086, 6.1 5 Set B
diffusion resistance
See Annex E
4.3.5 Reaction to fire of See EN 13501-1 and EN 15715
the product in
standardised
assemblies
simulating end-use
applications
b
4.3.6 Release of - - -
dangerous
substances
b
4.3.7 Continuous glowing - - -
combustion
a
If no test result is available 10 % settlement shall be used for calculation of thermal resistance.
b
Not yet available.
5.3.2 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity
Thermal conductivity shall be determined in accordance with EN 12667 and EN 12939 for thick products
under the following conditions:
— at a mean temperature of (10 ± 0,3) °C;
— after conditioning in accordance with 5.2;
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— the test specimen shall be prepared according to Annex C of this standard.
Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity may also be measured at mean temperatures other than 10 °C, if
the correlation of the relationship between temperature and thermal properties is documented.
Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity shall be determined directly at the thickness is shown in the
performance chart. Determination can be made 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;
— it can be demonstrated in accordance with EN 12667 and EN 12939 for thick products that the thermal
conductivity does not vary more than 2 % over the range of thicknesses where the calculation is applied.
5.3.3 Reaction to fire
Test shall be carried out in accordance with EN 13501-1.
Rules for mounting and fixing when testing are given in Annex D and EN 15715.
6 Designation code
The manufacturer shall give a designation code for the product. The following shall be included except when
there is no requirement for a property described in 4.3:
— In-situ formed EPS beads EPS;
— This EN standard number EN 16809-1;
— Settlement class Si;
— Water absorption WS;
— Water vapour diffusion resistance factor MUi;
— Thermal conductivity;
where "i" shall be used to indicate the relevant class or level.
The designation code for a loose-fill expanded polystyrene product is illustrated by the following example:
EPS EN 16809-1 — S1 – WS – MU1
7 Assessment and verification of the constancy of performance
7.1 General
The manufacturer or his authorised representative shall be responsible for the conformity of his product with
the requirements of this European Standard. The verification of the constancy of performance shall be carried
out in accordance with EN 13172 and shall be based on product type determination (PTD) initial type testing
(ITT) and factory production control (FPC) by the manufacturer, including product assessment and tests on
samples taken at the factory.
The compliance of the product with the requirements of this standard and with the stated values (including
levels and classes) shall be demonstrated by:
— Product type determination (PTD);
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— Factory production control by the manufacturer, including product assessment.
If a manufacturer decides to group his products, it shall be done in accordance with EN 13172.
7.2 Product type determination
All characteristics defined in 4.2 and those in 4.3 if declared shall be subject to product type determination
(PTD), in accordance with Annex B of this standard.
7.3 Factory production control
The minimum frequencies of tests in the factory production control shall be in accordance with Annex B of this
document. When indirect testing is used, the correlation to direct testing shall be established in accordance
with EN 13172.
8 Marking and labelling
Products conforming to this standard shall be clearly marked, either on the label on the packaging or on the
delivery note, with the following information:
— product name or other identifying characteristic;
— name and address of the manufacturer or identifying mark or his authorised representative;
— shift or time of production or traceability code;
 reaction to fire class of the product as placed on the market in accordance with 4.2. Reaction to fire of the
product as placed on the market:
If reaction to fire tests on standardised assemblies have been performed according to Clause 6 of EN 15715,
then the reaction to fire classification shall be added and identified with the designation “Standardised
assembly no. x” after the classification. This information shall be kept distinct from the CE marking.
The number of the standardised assembly is taken from EN 15715, Table 5. Reference to manufacturer's
literature (ML) for further information.
— Declared thermal resistance;
— declared thermal conductivity;
— designation code as given in Clause 6;
— quantity of material in the package;
— performance chart in the format of Tables 4, 5, or 6, whichever is applicable.
NOTE 1 For CE marking and labelling, see ZA.3.
NOTE 2 Tables 3 and 4 are given without any values. Annex F gives guidelines and examples of charts with values in
all columns. The declared thermal resistance level is for the insulation only, disregarding the effects of studs, beams,
rafters, etc.
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Table 3 — Performance chart for masonry cavity wall applications
Masonry cavity wall insulation
Cavity width Declared thermal resistance Minimum quantity usage rate
level
mm 2 2
R (m ·K/W) density installed per 100 m

Table 4 — Performance chart for frame applications
Frame insulation
Frame width Declared thermal resistance Minimum quantity usage rate
level
mm 2 2
R (m ·K/W) quantity per 100 m
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Annex A
(normative)
Determination of the declared values of thermal resistance and thermal
conductivity
A.1 Introduction
It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to determine the declared value of thermal resistance and thermal
conductivity. He will have to demonstrate conformity of the product to its declared value. The declared value of
thermal resistance and thermal conductivity of a product are the expected value of the property during an
economically reasonable working life under normal conditions, assessed through measured data at reference
conditions.
According to 4.2 and Clause 8 the declaration is given in the form of one or more performance charts worked
out according to Annex F, which requires the manufacturer to determine the conductivity as a function of
density.
A.2 Input data
The manufacturer shall have at least ten test results for thermal resistance and thermal conductivity, obtained
from external direct or from internal direct measurements in order to calculate the declared values. The direct
thermal resistance and thermal conductivity measurements shall be carried out at regular intervals spread
over a period of the last twelve months. If less than ten direct test results are available, that period may be
extended until ten test results are reached, but with a maximum period of three years, within which the product
and production conditions have not changed significantly.
For new products the ten thermal resistance or thermal conductivity test results shall be carried out spread
over a minimum period of ten days.
The declared thermal values and their corresponding densities shall be calculated according to one of the
methods given in A.3 at intervals not exceeding three months of production.
A.3 Declared values
A.3.1 General
The derivation of the declared values R and λ from the calculated values, R and λ , shall use the
D D 90/90 90/90
rules given in 4.2.1, which include the rounding conditions.
A.3.2 Case where thermal resistance and thermal conductivity are declared
The declared value, R and λ , shall be derived from the calculated value, R and λ , which are
D D 90/90 90/90
determined using Equations (A.1) or (A.2), (A.3) and (A.4).
λλ+⋅ks (A.1)
90/90 mean λ
h
()λλ−
∑ i mean
i=1
s = (A.2)
λ
n−1
=
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or
λλ= (A.3)
90/90 (ρ )
90/90
where
λ is the lambda read on the curve λ(ρ) defined in 4.2.1, for a density equal to ρ ;
()ρ 90/90
90/90
ρ is determined as described in J.2.
90/90
R = d/λ (A.4)
90/90 90/90
A.3.3 Case where only thermal resistance is declared
The declared value, R , shall be derived from the calculated value, R which is determined using
D
90/90
Equations (A.5) and (A.6)
R R− ks⋅ (A.5)
90/90 mean R
n
()RR−
∑ i mean
i=1
s = (A.6)
R
n−1
=
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Table A.1 — Values for k for one sided 90 % tolerance interval with a confidence level of 90 %
Number of test results k
10 2,07
11 2,01
12 1,97
13 1,93
14 1,90
15 1,87
16 1,84
17 1,82
18 1,80
19 1,78
20 1,77
22 1,74
24 1,71
25 1,70
30 1,66
35 1,62
40 1,60
45 1,58
50 1,56
100 1,47
300 1,39
500 1,36
2 000 1,32
For other numbers of test results use ISO 16269-6:2005, Statistical interpretation of data — Part 6:
Determination of statistical tolerance. Table D.3 or linear interpolation.
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Annex B
(normative)
Product type determination (PTD) and factory production control (FPC)
a
Table B.1 — Number of tests for PTD and minimum product testing frequencies
Clause Title Product type Factory production
determination control
Direct testing Indirect testing

Test method Frequency
d
4.2.1 Thermal resistance and 1 per day or — —
Min. 10
thermal conductivity
1 every three Manufacturer's 1 per day
months for each method, e.g. density
product/product
group and indirect
testing
4.2.2 Density of the sale unit 1 Each unit — —
4.2.3 Bead size 1 Each unit — —
4.2.4 Settlement 1 ITT — —
4.2.5 Reaction to fire 1 See Table B.2
4.2.6 Dimensional stability 3 1 per year — —
under normal laboratory
conditions
4.3.2 Adhesive 1 1 per year — —
4.3.3 Water absorption 4 1 per year — —
4.3.4 Water vapour diffusion 4 1 per 5years — —
resistance
b
4.3.5 Reaction to fire of the 1 — —
product in standardised
assemblies simulating
end-use applications
c
4.3.6 Release of dangerous — —
substances
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Clause Title Product type Factory production
determination control
Direct testing Indirect testing

Test method Frequency
c
4.3.7 Continuous glowing — —
combustion
a
The minimum testing frequencies shall be understood as the minimum for each production unit/line under stable
manufacturing conditions. If for example the production per day is only 8 h, every day is a new start. In addition to the testing
frequencies given above, testing of the relevant properties of the product shall be repeated when changes or modifications are
made that are likely to affect the conformity of the product.
b
Under stable conditions (when the various parts of the assembly do not change in reaction to fire properties) no factory
production control is necessary
c
Frequencies are not given, as test methods are not yet available.
d
A minimum of 10 tests are needed statistically with a minimum of 4 from the PTD.
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Table B.2 — Minimum product testing frequencies for the reaction to fire characteristics
a
Clause
Minimum testing frequency
b c d
No Title ,
Direct testing Indirect testing
4.2.4 Reaction to Product
fire class
Test method Frequency Test method Frequency

A1 without EN 13820 1 per three months or 1 — —
e
per two years and
testing
Loss on ignition 1 per 4 h
indirect testing
A1 EN ISO 1182 1 per two years and Loss on ignition 1 per 4 h
indirect testing
and
Apparent density of 1 per 1 h
EN ISO 1716 the primary mat
(and EN 13823)
A2 EN ISO 1182 1 per two years and Loss on ignition 1 per 4 h
indirect testing
Or
Apparent density of 1 per 1 h
EN ISO 1716 the primary mat
And
EN 13823
B C D EN 13823 1 per month — —
And Or
Manufacturer's 1 per day
EN ISO 11925-2 1 per two years and
method
indirect testing
1 per week — —
Or
Manufacturer's 1 per day
1 per two years and
method
indirect testing
E EN ISO 11925-2 1 per week — —
Or
Manufacturer's 1 per day
1 per two years and
method
indirect testing
F — — — —
NOTE Not all Euroclasses may apply for the products conforming to this standard.
a
The minimum testing frequencies, expressed in test results, shall be understood as the minimum for a product or a 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.
b
Direct testing may be conducted either by third party or by the manufacturer.
c
Indirect testing shall be either on the product or on its components.
d
Indirect testing is only possible in the case of products falling within the System 1 for attestation of conformity of reaction to
fire or by having a Notified Body verifying the direct testing.
e
Commission Decision 96/603/EC: Materials to be considered as reaction to fire class A provided for in Decision 94/611/EC
without the need for testing (of reaction to fire characteristics).
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Annex C
(normative)
Specimen preparation method for thermal resistance and thermal
conductivity test
C.1 Principle
The insulation product shall be placed or blown into a square rigid frame large enough to provide a test
specimen corresponding to the dimensions listed in Table 2.
C.2 Procedure
C.2.1 Specimen preparation method for masonry cavity walls and closed frame application
by placing beads into the frame.
C.2.1.1 General
The insulation product (bonded or unbonded) may be placed by hand into an insulating frame. The frame shall
be made of rigid insulating material, e.g. cellular plastic. The bottom of the frame shall be made of thin
material that will only give a negligible contribution to the total thermal resistance, e.g. perforated plastic foil
(13 ± 2) μm or perforated paper (75 ± 5) g/m . The foil may be
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FprEN 16809-1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Thermal insulation products for buildings - In-situ formed products from loose-fill expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and bonded expanded polystyrene beads - Part 1: Specification for the bonded and loose filled products before installation". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements for expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and the adhesive, which are after installation used for the thermal insulation of buildings. The EPS beads and the adhesive are mixed and processed on site. This standard does not specify the required level of a given property to 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 or non-conflicting standards. This standard does not cover factory made insulation products in the form of prefabricated shapes or boards made of bonded EPS beads. Products with a declared thermal resistance lower than 0,25 (m² x K)/W or a declared thermal conductivity at 10 °C greater than 0,1 W/(m x K) are not covered by this standard.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and the adhesive, which are after installation used for the thermal insulation of buildings. The EPS beads and the adhesive are mixed and processed on site. This standard does not specify the required level of a given property to 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 or non-conflicting standards. This standard does not cover factory made insulation products in the form of prefabricated shapes or boards made of bonded EPS beads. Products with a declared thermal resistance lower than 0,25 (m² x K)/W or a declared thermal conductivity at 10 °C greater than 0,1 W/(m x K) are not covered by this standard.

FprEN 16809-1 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.

FprEN 16809-1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 93/68/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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