EN 12608:2003
(Main)Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors - Classification, requirements and test methods
Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors - Classification, requirements and test methods
This draft European Standard specifies classifications, requirements and test methods for unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabricationof windows. Profiles in accordance with this standard are capable of making satisfactory and durable windows, taking into account factors such as climatic conditions, design, methods of fabrication and long term performance.
Profile aus weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U) zur Herstellung von Fenstern und Türen - Klassifizierung, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Dieser Europäische Norm-Entwurf legt Klassifizierungen, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Profile aus weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U) zur Herstellung von Fenstern fest. Profile, die mit dieser Norm übereinstimmen, sind unter Berücksichtigung klimatischer Verhältnisse, Konstruktion, Fertigungsverfahren und Langzeitbeständigkeit zur Herstellung zufriedenstellender und langlebiger Fenster geeignet.
Profilés de polychlorure de vinyle non plastifié (PVC-U) pour la fabrication des fenêtres et des portes - Classification, prescriptions et méthodes d'essai
Le présente projet de norme européenne spécifie les classifications, prescriptions et méthodes d'essai des profilés de polychlorure de vinyle non plastifiés (PVC-U) destinés à la fabrication de fenêtres. Les profilés conformes à la présente norme sont aptes à produire des fenêtres satisfaisantes et durables, en tenant compte de facteurs tels que les conditions météorologiques, la conception, les méthodes de fabrication et les performances à long terme.
Profili iz trdega polivinilklorida (PVC-U) za izdelavo oken in vrat – Razvrščanje, zahteve in preskusne metode
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 15-Apr-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 33/WG 1/2 - Windows and doors
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 09-Mar-2016
- Completion Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 16-Mar-2016
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 479:2018 - Plastics - Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) based profiles - Determination of heat reversion - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12608:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors - Classification, requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This draft European Standard specifies classifications, requirements and test methods for unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabricationof windows. Profiles in accordance with this standard are capable of making satisfactory and durable windows, taking into account factors such as climatic conditions, design, methods of fabrication and long term performance.
This draft European Standard specifies classifications, requirements and test methods for unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabricationof windows. Profiles in accordance with this standard are capable of making satisfactory and durable windows, taking into account factors such as climatic conditions, design, methods of fabrication and long term performance.
EN 12608:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.140.99 - Other rubber and plastics products; 91.060.50 - Doors and windows. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12608:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12608-1:2016, EN 478:2025, EN ISO 178:2019, EN 477:2018, EN ISO 8256:2023, EN 513:2018, EN ISO 179-2:2020, EN 479:2018, EN ISO 1163-2:1999, EN ISO 306:2022, EN ISO 105-A01:1995, EN 514:2025, prEN 12608-2. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12608:2003 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.Profile aus weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U) zur Herstellung von Fenstern und Türen - Klassifizierung, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenProfilés de polychlorure de vinyle non plastifié (PVC-U) pour la fabrication des fenetres et des portes - Classification, prescriptions et méthodes d'essaiUnplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors - Classification, requirements and test methods91.060.50Vrata in oknaDoors and windows83.140.99Drugi izdelki iz gume in polimernih materialovOther rubber and plastics productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12608:2003SIST EN 12608:2003en,fr,de01-oktober-2003SIST EN 12608:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12608April 2003ICS 83.140.99; 91.060.50English versionUnplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for thefabrication of windows and doors - Classification, requirementsand test methodsProfilés de polychlorure de vinyle non plastifié (PVC-U)pour la fabrication des fenêtres et des portes -Classification, prescriptions et méthodes d'essaiProfile aus weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U)zur Herstellung von Fenstern und Türen - Klassifizierung,Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 December 2002.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 12608:2003 ESIST EN 12608:2003
Material characteristics, preparation of samples and requirements.15Annex B (informative)
Permissible tolerances on standard colour.17Annex C (normative)
Calculation method for the determination of the radiation dose and exposuretime to be used for artificial weathering.18Bibliography.20SIST EN 12608:2003
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