Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids

This European standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to cold liquids of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials.
It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test shall be carried out on unused surfaces.
The type and number of test liquids (Annex A) and the test periods (Table 1) shall be stated in requirement specifications or shall be agreed upon between purchaser and supplier or interested parties.
Annex A (normative) includes a selection of suitable test liquids. Other liquids can be used if required.
Annex B (informative) describes a direct light source.

Möbel - Bewertung der Beständigkeit von Oberflächen gegen kalte Flüssigkeiten

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Bewertungsverfahren für die Beständigkeit von Oberflächen gegen kalte
Flüssigkeiten für starre Möbeloberflächen unabhängig von den verwendeten Werkstoffen fest.
Sie gilt nicht für Oberflächen aus Leder und Textilien.
Die Prüfung ist zur Durchführung an einem Teil des oberflächenbehandelten Möbelstücks gedacht, kann aber
auch an Prüflingen durchgeführt werden, die aus dem gleichen Werkstoff mit identischer Oberflächenbehandlung
wie das oberflächenbehandelte Produkt und groß genug sind, um den Anforderungen der Prüfung zu
entsprechen.
Die Prüfung muss auf unbenutzten Oberflächen durchgeführt werden.
Die Art und Anzahl der Prüfflüssigkeiten (Anhang A) und Prüfzeiten (Tabelle 1) müssen in den Anforderungsspezifikationen
dargelegt oder zwischen Hersteller und Händler oder den jeweiligen Interessenten festgelegt
werden.
Anhang A (normativ) beinhaltet eine Auswahl geeigneter Prüfflüssigkeiten. Falls es notwendig ist, können
andere Flüssigkeiten herangezogen werden.
Anhang B (informativ) beschreibt eine direkte Lichtquelle, die zur Bewertung des Prüfbereichs verwendet
werden kann.

Meubles - Évaluation de la résistance de la surface aux liquides froids

La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode d’évaluation de la résistance aux liquides froids de
toutes les surfaces d’ameublement rigides, indépendamment des matériaux.
Elle ne s’applique pas aux surfaces en cuir et en textile.
L’essai est destiné à être réalisé sur une partie du meuble fini mais il peut être effectué sur des panneaux
d’essai constitués du même matériau, de finition identique au produit fini et de dimensions suffisantes pour
satisfaire aux spécifications de l’essai.
L’essai doit être conduit sur des surfaces neuves.
Le type et le nombre des liquides d’essai ainsi que les durées d’essai (Annexe A) sont fixés dans les
spécifications ou doivent faire l’objet d’un accord entre l’acheteur et le fournisseur ou les parties intéressées.
L’Annexe A (normative) inclus une sélection de liquides d’essai appropriés. D’autres liquides peuvent être
employés si nécessaire.
L’Annexe B (informative) décrit une source de lumière directe.

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General Information

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
24-Feb-2009
Withdrawal Date
22-Oct-2013
ICS
97.140 - Furniture
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 207/WG 7 - Surfaces and surface finishes of furniture
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
23-Oct-2013
Completion Date
23-Oct-2013
Ref Project
SIST EN 12720:2009 - Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids

Relations

Replaces
EN 12720:1997 - Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids (ISO 4211:1979 modified)
Effective Date
04-Mar-2009
Merged Into
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 - Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids
Effective Date
18-Jan-2023
Refers
EN ISO 105-E04:1996 - Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration (ISO 105-E04:1994)
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Refers
EN 13042-1:2007 - Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of hollow glass - Safety requirements - Part 1: Gob feeder
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Amended By
EN 12720:2009/FprA1 - Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids
Effective Date
03-Nov-2011

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 12720:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids". This standard covers: This European standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to cold liquids of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials. It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces. The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test. The test shall be carried out on unused surfaces. The type and number of test liquids (Annex A) and the test periods (Table 1) shall be stated in requirement specifications or shall be agreed upon between purchaser and supplier or interested parties. Annex A (normative) includes a selection of suitable test liquids. Other liquids can be used if required. Annex B (informative) describes a direct light source.

This European standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to cold liquids of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials. It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces. The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test. The test shall be carried out on unused surfaces. The type and number of test liquids (Annex A) and the test periods (Table 1) shall be stated in requirement specifications or shall be agreed upon between purchaser and supplier or interested parties. Annex A (normative) includes a selection of suitable test liquids. Other liquids can be used if required. Annex B (informative) describes a direct light source.

EN 12720:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.140 - Furniture. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 12720:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12720:1997, EN 12720:2009+A1:2013, EN ISO 105-E04:1996, EN 13042-1:2007, EN 12720:2009/FprA1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.PMöbel - Bewertung der Beständigkeit von Oberflächen gegen kalte FlüssigkeitenMeubles - Évaluation de la résistance de la surface aux liquides froidsFurniture - Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids97.140PohištvoFurnitureICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12720:2009SIST EN 12720:2009en,fr,de01-junij-2009SIST EN 12720:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 12720:19971DGRPHãþD

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12720February 2009ICS 97.140Supersedes EN 12720:1997
English VersionFurniture - Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquidsMeubles - Évaluation de la résistance de la surface auxliquides froidsMöbel - Bewertung der Beständigkeit von Oberflächengegen kalte FlüssigkeitenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 January 2009.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 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial 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.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12720:2009: ESIST EN 12720:2009

Liquids for testing surface . 11 A.1 General . 11 A.2 Liquids . 11 Annex B (informative)
Direct light source. 13 B.1 General . 13 B.2 Apparatus . 13 Annex C (informative)
Significant technical changes in revised edition of this standard . 15 Bibliography . 16
Tables Table 1 — Test periods.8 Table 2 — Descriptive numerical rating code .9 Table A.1 — Liquids. 11
1 Scope This European standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to cold liquids of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials. It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces. The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test. The test shall be carried out on unused surfaces. The type and number of test liquids (Annex A) and the test periods (Table 1) shall be stated in requirement specifications or shall be agreed upon between purchaser and supplier or interested parties. Annex A (normative) includes a selection of suitable test liquids. Other liquids can be used if required. Annex B (informative) describes a direct light source. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN ISO 105 – E04:1996, Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration (ISO 105-E04:1994) ISO 1065:1991, Non-ionic surface-active agents obtained from ethylene oxide and mixed non-ionic surface-active agents – Determination of cloud point
3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 test panel panel including the test surface NOTE It may be cut from a finished item of furniture or it may be a separate panel produced in the same manner as the finished item of furniture. 3.2 test surface part of the test panel
3.3 test area part of the test surface under the glass Petri dish (5.2) SIST EN 12720:2009
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