EN 459-1:2001
(Main)Building lime - Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity criteria
Building lime - Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity criteria
This European Standard applies to building limes used as binders for preparation of mortar (for masonry, rendering and
plastering) and production of other construction products.
It gives definitions for the different types of building limes and their classification. It also gives requirements for their
chemical and physical properties which depend on the type of building lime and specifies the conformity criteria.
Terms of delivery or other contractual conditions, normally included in documents exchanged between the supplier and
the purchaser of lime, are outside the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE Additional requirements are needed in special applications e. g. civil engineering.
Baukalk - Teil 1: Definitionen, Anforderungen und Konformitätskriterien
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Baukalke, die als Bindemittel für die Herstellung von Mörtel (Mauermörtel und
Putzmörtel für Außen- und Innenputz) sowie die Herstellung anderer Bauprodukte verwendet werden.
Sie enthält Definitionen der verschiedenen Baukalkarten und deren Klassifizierung. Sie enthält darüber hinaus die
Anforderungen an die chemischen und physikalischen Eigenschaften, die von der jeweiligen Baukalkart abhängig
sind, und legt die Konformitätskriterien für Baukalk fest.
Lieferbedingungen und andere Vertragsvereinbarungen, die üblicherweise in den zwischen dem Lieferanten und dem
Käufer von Baukalk ausgetauschten Dokumenten enthalten sind, gehören nicht zum Anwendungsbereich dieser
Europäischen Norm.
ANMERKUNG Für besondere Anwendungen, z.B. im Tiefbau sind zusätzliche Anforderungen erforderlich.
Chaux de construction - Partie 1: Définitions, spécifications et critères de conformité
La présente Norme européenne s'applique aux chaux de construction utilisées comme liants, pour préparer des mortiers pour maçonneries, enduits intérieurs et extérieurs, ainsi que pour fabriquer d'autres produits de construction.
Elle donne une définition des différents types de chaux de construction ainsi que leur classification. Elle prescrit également des exigences concernant leurs propriétés chimiques et physiques, celles-ci étant fonction du type de chaux de construction, et spécifie les critères de conformité.
Les modalités de livraison ou autres conditions contractuelles faisant normalement partie des documents échangés entre fournisseur et acheteur de la chaux, n'entrent pas dans le cadre de la présente Norme européenne.
NOTE Des exigences supplémentaires sont nécessaires dans des applications spéciales, génie civil, par exemple.
Gradbeno apno – 1. del: Definicije, zahteve in merila skladnosti
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 09-Oct-2001
- Withdrawal Date
- 07-Sep-2010
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 51 - Cement and building limes
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 51/WG 11 - Building lime
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 08-Sep-2010
- Completion Date
- 08-Sep-2010
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Replaces
ENV 459-1:1994 - Building lime - Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity criteria - Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Replaced By
EN 459-1:2010 - Building lime - Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity criteria - Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Corrected By
EN 459-1:2001/AC:2002 - Building lime - Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity criteria - Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 459-1:2001 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Building lime - Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity criteria". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to building limes used as binders for preparation of mortar (for masonry, rendering and plastering) and production of other construction products. It gives definitions for the different types of building limes and their classification. It also gives requirements for their chemical and physical properties which depend on the type of building lime and specifies the conformity criteria. Terms of delivery or other contractual conditions, normally included in documents exchanged between the supplier and the purchaser of lime, are outside the scope of this European Standard. NOTE Additional requirements are needed in special applications e. g. civil engineering.
This European Standard applies to building limes used as binders for preparation of mortar (for masonry, rendering and plastering) and production of other construction products. It gives definitions for the different types of building limes and their classification. It also gives requirements for their chemical and physical properties which depend on the type of building lime and specifies the conformity criteria. Terms of delivery or other contractual conditions, normally included in documents exchanged between the supplier and the purchaser of lime, are outside the scope of this European Standard. NOTE Additional requirements are needed in special applications e. g. civil engineering.
EN 459-1:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.91 - Construction materials and building (Vocabularies); 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 459-1:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ENV 459-1:1994, EN 459-1:2010, EN 459-1:2001/AC:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 459-1:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/114. 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.Building lime - Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity criteriaGradbeno apno – 1. del: Definicije, zahteve in merila skladnostiChaux de construction - Partie 1: Définitions, spécifications et criteres de conformitéBaukalk - Teil 1: Definitionen, Anforderungen und KonformitätskriterienTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 459-1:2001SIST EN 459-1:2002en91.100.1001.040.91ICS:SIST ENV 459-1:19961DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 459-1:200201-april-2002
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 459-1October 2001ICS 01.040.91; 91.100.10Supersedes ENV 459-1:1994English versionBuilding lime - Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformitycriteriaChaux de construction - Partie 1: Définitions, spécificationset critères de conformitéBaukalk - Teil 1: Definitionen, Anforderungen undKonformitätskriterienThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 February 2001.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,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 459-1:2001 E
Shell limes are hydrated calcium limes produced by calcination of shells followed by slaking.Carbide limes are hydrated calcium limes which are a by-product of the manufacture of acetylene from calcium carbide.
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Translation of a term used in most European countries.4
The values are applicable to all kinds of lime. For quicklime these values correspond to thefinished product; for all other kinds of lime (hydrated lime, lime putty and hydraulic limes) the valuesare based on the product after subtraction of its free water and bound water content.aValues given in percent by mass.bSO3 content of more than 3 % and up to 7 % is permissible, if soundness is demonstrated at28 days of water curing using a test given in EN 196-2.cMgO content up to 7 % is acceptable if a soundness test given in 5.3 of EN 459-2:2001 ispassed.4.4Standard strength requirements and other physical properties4.4.1Standard strength requirements for hydraulic limeThe standard strengths of the types of hydraulic lime and natural hydraulic lime are the compressive strengthsdetermined in accordance with EN 459-2:2001 after 28 days and shall have the values given in Table 3.Table 3 – Compressive strength of hydraulic lime and natural hydraulic limeType of building limeCompressive strengthMPa7 days28 daysHL 2 and NHL 2-³ 2 to £ 7HL 3,5 and NHL 3,5-³ 3,5 to £ 10HL 5 and NHL 5³ 2
³ 5 to £ 15aaHL 5 and NHL 5 with a bulk density lower than 0,90 kg/dm³ is allowed tohave a strength up to 20 MPa.7
It is known, that mortars containing lime binders also acquire compressive strength which increase slowly withcarbonation.4.4.2Other physical properties for quicklimes and hydrated LimesPhysical properties in Table 4 and 5 of building limes shall comply with the relevant values given therein when testedin accordance with EN 459-2:2001. Table 4 – Physical requirements of quicklimeType of building limeSoundness after slakingain accordance with 5.3.3of EN 459-2:2001bYield in accordancewith 5.9 ofEN 459-2:2001bdm³/10 kg1CL 90pass³ 262CL 803CL 704DL 85pass–5DL 80pass–aSlaking according to instructions of the lime producer.bThese requirements apply to building lime for masonry mortar, plastering and rende-ring.4.4.3
Additional propertiesOther properties, also determined in accordance with EN 459-2:2001, may be subject either to requirements inexecution standards dealing with the use of limes or to queries from the users. These properties are given in theinformative annex C.4.5Durability requirementsIn many applications, particularly in severe environmental conditions, the choice of building limes has an influence onthe durability of mortar and other construction products, e. g. frost resistance and chemical resistance.The choice of building lime, from this European Standard, particularly as regards type and strength class for differentapplications and exposure classes shall follow the appropriate standards and/or regulations for mortar and otherconstruction products valid in the place of use.8
and< 50£ 12—2CL 803CL 704DL 85——5DL 806HL 2£ 15£ 5£ 2£ 2£ 20—£ 20> 1£ 157HL 3,58HL 59NHL 210NHL 3,511NHL 5aFor lime putty: free water content £ 70 % and ³ 45 %.bSee 5.3 of EN 459-2:2001.cFor hydraulic limes and natural hydraulic limes with a SO3 content of more than 3 % and up to 7 %, soundness is tested additionally in accordance with 5.3.2.3 ofEN 459-2:2001.dAdditionally hydrated calcium limes, calcium lime putties and hydrated dolomitic limes which include grains larger than 0,2 mm shall be sound when tested in accordancewith 5.3.4 of EN 459-2:2001.eUsing standard mortar in accordance with 5.5.1 of EN 459-2:2001.fNot for lime putty.gFineness and free water content apply to building lime for all applications. Soundness, penetration, air content and setting time apply only to building lime for masonrymortar, plastering and rendering.hDoes not apply to HL 2 and NHL 2.9
General requirementsConformity of building lime with this standard shall be continuously evaluated on the basis of testing of spot samples.The properties to be tested, test methods and the minimum testing frequencies for each type and classification ofbuilding lime as detailed in Table 1 for the autocontrol testing by the manufacturer are specified in Table 6.The declaration of conformity by the manufacturer, shall be based on the evaluation of conformity of building limewith this European Standard according to the scheme specified in EN 459-3:2001.NOTE Requirements for the EC declaration of conformity which the manufacturer must have available under the CEmarking procedure are established in annex ZA and should not be confused with other types of declaration of conformity.5.2
Conformity requirementsSampling shall take place at the points of release of the building lime.Conformity of building lime with the requirements concerning strength, physical and chemical properties in thisstandard is assumed if the requirements in Tables 2 through 5 are met. The requirements in Tables 2, 3, 4 and 5shall be taken as absolute values.The evaluation procedure depends on the frequency of testing during the control period of 12 months. If the numberof samples is at least 1 per week, the evaluation may be statistical (characteristic values) (see annex B).Statistical evaluation is normally by attributes (see Table 6 and B.4). If the data are normally distributed, theevaluation may be made by variables (see Table 6 and B.3).NOTE This standard does not deal with acceptance inspection at delivery.10
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