EN 61249-4-19:2013
(Main)Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures - Part 4-19: Sectional specification set for prepreg materials, unclad (for the manufacture of multilayer boards) - High performance non-halogenated epoxide woven E-glass prepreg of defined flammability (vertical burning test) for lead-free assembly
Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures - Part 4-19: Sectional specification set for prepreg materials, unclad (for the manufacture of multilayer boards) - High performance non-halogenated epoxide woven E-glass prepreg of defined flammability (vertical burning test) for lead-free assembly
IEC 61249-4-19:2013 gives requirements for properties of prepreg that is mainly intended to be used as bonding sheets in connection with laminates according to IEC 61249-2-40 when manufacturing multilayer boards according to IEC 62326-4. Multilayer boards comprised of these materials are suitable for lead-free assembly processes. This material may be also used to bond other types of laminates. Prepreg according to this standard is of defined flammability (vertical burning test). The flammability rating on fully cured prepreg is achieved through the use of non-halogenated fire retardants contained as an integral part of the polymeric structure. After curing of the prepreg according to the supplier's instructions, the glass transition temperature is defined to be 170 °C minimum.
Materialen für Leiterplatten und andere Verbindungsstrukturen - Teil 4-19: Rahmenspezifikation für unkaschierte Prepreg-Materialien (zur Herstellung von Mehrlagenleiterplatten) - Hochwertige mit E-Glasgewebe verstärkte Prepregs auf der Basis von halogenfreiem Epoxidharz mit definierter Brennbarkeit (Brennprüfung mit vertikaler Prüflingslage) für bleifreie Bestückungstechnik
Matériaux pour circuits imprimés et autres structures d'interconnexion - Partie 4-19: Série de spécifications intermédiaires pour matériaux préimprégnés, non plaqués (pour la fabrication des cartes multicouches) - Tissu de verre époxyde préimprégné non halogéné de type E à haute performance, d'inflammabilité définie (essai de combustion verticale), pour les assemblages sans plomb
La CEI 61249-4-19:2013 fournit des exigences concernant les propriétés des préimprégnés principalement prévus pour être utilisés en tant que feuilles de collage en relation avec des stratifiés selon la CEI 61249-2-40 lors de la fabrication des cartes multicouches selon la CEI 62326-4. Les cartes multicouches constituées de ces matériaux conviennent pour des processus d'assemblage sans plomb. Ce matériau peut également être utilisé pour coller d'autres types de stratifiés. Un préimprégné selon la présente norme est d'une inflammabilité définie (essai de combustion verticale). L'inflammabilité nominale d'un préimprégné entièrement traité est obtenue en utilisant des retardateurs de flamme non halogénés faisant partie intégrante de la structure polymère. Après traitement du préimprégné selon les instructions du fabricant, la température de transition vitreuse est définie comme étant au minimum de 170 °C minimum.
Materiali za plošče tiskanih vezij in druge povezovalne strukture - 4-19. del: Nabor področnih specifikacij za predimpregnirane (prepreg) materiale, neprevlečene (za izdelavo večplastnih plošč) - Zelo zmogljive nehalogene epoksidne predimpregnirane plošče iz E-steklene teksture z določeno vnetljivostjo (preskus z vertikalnim ognjem) za sestave brez svinca (IEC 61249-4-19:2013)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 12-Dec-2013
- Withdrawal Date
- 08-Dec-2016
- Technical Committee
- CLC/SR 91 - Electronics assembly technology
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 91 - IEC_TC_91
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 13-Dec-2013
- Completion Date
- 13-Dec-2013
Relations
- Effective Date
- 20-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Referred By
EN 115-1:2017 - Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 1: Construction and installation - Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
Overview
EN 61249-4-19:2013 (IEC 61249-4-19:2013) defines a sectional specification set for unclad prepreg materials used in the manufacture of multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs). It covers high-performance non‑halogenated epoxide woven E‑glass prepreg with a defined flammability rating (vertical burning test) intended for lead‑free assembly. The fully cured prepreg achieves a minimum glass transition temperature (Tg) of 170 °C, and fire retardancy is provided by non‑halogenated retardants integrated into the polymer matrix.
Key topics and requirements
- Material scope: Unclad, woven E‑glass reinforced epoxide prepreg formulated for bonding multilayer laminates.
- Flammability: Defined via the vertical burning test; flame retardance is non‑halogenated and integral to the resin system.
- Thermal performance: Cured Tg ≥ 170 °C to support lead‑free soldering and high‑temperature processes.
- Electrical and dielectric properties: Standard specifies testing for electric strength, relative permittivity and dissipation factor after cure.
- Mechanical/lamination behavior: Requirements include resin flow, cured thickness, Z‑axis expansion, time to delamination and decomposition temperature checks to ensure reliability in multilayer builds.
- B‑stage prepreg controls: Resin content, treated weight, gel time, volatile content and melting viscosity for reproducible processing.
- Quality and supply chain: Specifies qualification and conformance inspection, packaging, shelf life, delivery forms (rolls, sheets, cut panels) and documentation such as certificates of conformance and safety data sheets.
Applications and users
EN 61249-4-19 is primarily used by:
- PCB material manufacturers specifying or certifying prepreg formulations for multilayer boards.
- PCB fabricators designing multilayer laminations compliant with lead‑free assembly processes.
- Electronics OEMs and contract manufacturers requiring materials with defined flammability and elevated Tg for reliability in RoHS/lead‑free production.
- Quality, procurement and compliance teams evaluating suppliers against international material specifications.
Practical applications include multilayer boards for consumer electronics, industrial controls and other lead‑free assemblies where flame performance and thermal stability are critical.
Related standards
- IEC 61249-2-40 / EN 61249-2-40 - high‑performance, non‑halogenated epoxide E‑glass laminate sheets (copper‑clad)
- IEC 62326-4 - manufacturing guidance for multilayer boards (referenced for multilayer construction)
- IEC 61189-2 - test methods for materials and interconnection structures
- IEC/PAS 61249-6-3 - fabric (E‑glass) specifications
- ISO 9000 / ISO 14001 - quality and environmental management references
Keywords: EN 61249-4-19, IEC 61249-4-19, prepreg, non‑halogenated epoxide, E‑glass, multilayer boards, lead‑free assembly, vertical burning test, Tg 170 °C, PCB materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 61249-4-19:2013 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures - Part 4-19: Sectional specification set for prepreg materials, unclad (for the manufacture of multilayer boards) - High performance non-halogenated epoxide woven E-glass prepreg of defined flammability (vertical burning test) for lead-free assembly". This standard covers: IEC 61249-4-19:2013 gives requirements for properties of prepreg that is mainly intended to be used as bonding sheets in connection with laminates according to IEC 61249-2-40 when manufacturing multilayer boards according to IEC 62326-4. Multilayer boards comprised of these materials are suitable for lead-free assembly processes. This material may be also used to bond other types of laminates. Prepreg according to this standard is of defined flammability (vertical burning test). The flammability rating on fully cured prepreg is achieved through the use of non-halogenated fire retardants contained as an integral part of the polymeric structure. After curing of the prepreg according to the supplier's instructions, the glass transition temperature is defined to be 170 °C minimum.
IEC 61249-4-19:2013 gives requirements for properties of prepreg that is mainly intended to be used as bonding sheets in connection with laminates according to IEC 61249-2-40 when manufacturing multilayer boards according to IEC 62326-4. Multilayer boards comprised of these materials are suitable for lead-free assembly processes. This material may be also used to bond other types of laminates. Prepreg according to this standard is of defined flammability (vertical burning test). The flammability rating on fully cured prepreg is achieved through the use of non-halogenated fire retardants contained as an integral part of the polymeric structure. After curing of the prepreg according to the supplier's instructions, the glass transition temperature is defined to be 170 °C minimum.
EN 61249-4-19:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 31.180 - Printed circuits and boards. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 61249-4-19:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 11014:2009, EN ISO 9000:2005, EN ISO 14001:2004, EN 50513:2009, EN 61249-2-40:2013, EN 61189-2:2006, EN 115-1:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures - Part 4-19: Sectional
specification set for prepreg materials, unclad (for the manufacture of multilayer boards) -
Hich performance non-halogenated epoxide woven E-glass prepreg of defined
flammability (vertical burning test) for lead-free assembly
Matériaux pour circuits imprimés et autres structures d'interconnexion - Partie 4-19:
Série de spécifications intermédiaires pour matériaux préimprégnés, non plaqués (pour
la fabrication des cartes multicouches) - Tissu de verre époxyde préimprégné non
halogéné de type E à haute performance, d'inflammabilité définie (essai de combustion
verticale) pour les assemblages sans plomb
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61249-4-19:2013
ICS:
31.180 7LVNDQDYH]MD7,9LQWLVNDQH Printed circuits and boards
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61249-4-19
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2013
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 31.180
English version
Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures -
Part 4-19: Sectional specification set for prepreg materials, unclad (for the
manufacture of multilayer boards) -
Hich performance non-halogenated epoxide woven E-glass prepreg of
defined flammability (vertical burning test) for lead-free assembly
(IEC 61249-4-19:2013)
Matériaux pour circuits imprimés et autres Materialen für Leiterplatten und andere
structures d'interconnexion - Verbindungsstrukturen -
Partie 4-19: Série de spécifications Teil 4-19: Rahmenspezifikation für
intermédiaires pour matériaux unkaschierte Prepreg-Materialien (zur
préimprégnés, non plaqués (pour la Herstellung von Mehrlagenleiterplatten) -
fabrication des cartes multicouches) - Hochwertige mit E-Glasgewebe verstärkte
Tissu de verre époxyde préimprégné non Prepregs auf der Basis von halogenfreiem
halogéné de type E à haute performance, Epoxidharz mit definierter Brennbarkeit
d'inflammabilité définie (essai de (Brennprüfung mit vertikaler Prüflingslage)
combustion verticale), pour les für bleifreie Bestückungstechnik
assemblages sans plomb (IEC 61249-4-19:2013)
(CEI 61249-4-19:2013)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2013-12-09. CENELEC 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.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
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Foreword
The text of document 91/1126/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61249-4-19, prepared by IEC TC 91
"Electronics assembly technology" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 61249-4-19:2013.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2014-09-09
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2016-12-09
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61249-4-19:2013 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:
IEC 60194:2006 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60194:2006 (not modified).
IEC 62326-4 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62326-4.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to i nternational publications
with their corresponding European publications
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.
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61189-2 2006 Test methods for electrical materials, printed EN 61189-2 2006
boards and other interconnection structures
and assemblies -
Part 2: Test methods for materials for
interconnection structures
IEC 61249-2-40 - Materials for printed boards and other EN 61249-2-40 -
interconnecting structures -
Part 2-40: Reinforced base materials clad and
unclad - High performance, non-halogenated
epoxide woven E-glass laminate sheets of
defined flammability (vertical burning test),
copper-clad for lead-free assembly
IEC/PAS 61249-6-3 2011 Specification for finished fabric woven from - -
"E" glass for printed boards
ISO 9000 2005 Quality management systems - Fundamentals EN ISO 9000 2005
and vocabulary
ISO 11014 2009 Safety data sheet for chemical products - - -
Content and order of sections
ISO 14001 2004 Environmental management systems - EN ISO 14001 2004
Requirements with guidance for use
IEC 61249-4-19 ®
Edition 1.0 2013-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures –
Part 4-19: Sectional specification set for prepreg materials, unclad (for the
manufacture of multilayer boards) – High performance non-halogenated epoxide
woven E-glass prepreg of defined flammability (vertical burning test) for lead-
free assembly
Matériaux pour circuits imprimés et autres structures d'interconnexion –
Partie 4-19: Série de spécifications intermédiaires pour matériaux préimprégnés,
non plaqués (pour la fabrication des cartes multicouches) – Tissu de verre
époxyde préimprégné non halogéné de type E à haute performance,
d'inflammabilité définie (essai de combustion verticale), pour les assemblages
sans plomb
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX N
ICS 31.180 ISBN 978-2-8322-1167-0
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Materials and construction . 6
3.1 General . 6
3.2 Reinforcement . 7
3.3 Resin system . 7
4 Properties . 7
4.1 Properties related to the appearance of the prepreg. 7
4.1.1 General . 7
4.1.2 Dewetted areas (fish eyes) . 7
4.1.3 Broken filaments . 7
4.1.4 Distortion . 7
4.1.5 Creases . 7
4.1.6 Edge conditions . 8
4.2 Properties related to B-stage prepreg . 8
4.2.1 General . 8
4.2.2 Resin content . 8
4.2.3 Treated weight . 8
4.2.4 Resin flow . 9
4.2.5 Scaled flow thickness . 9
4.2.6 Melting viscosity . 9
4.2.7 Gel time . 9
4.2.8 Volatile content . 9
4.3 Properties related to prepreg after curing . 9
4.3.1 Electric strength. 9
4.3.2 Flammability . 9
4.3.3 Relative permittivity and dissipation factor . 10
4.3.4 Cured thickness . 10
4.3.5 Glass transition temperature (T ) . 10
g
4.3.6 Decomposition temperature (T ) . 10
d
4.3.7 Time to delamination . 10
4.3.8 Z-axis expansion . 11
5 Delivery form . 11
5.1 General . 11
5.2 Rolls . 11
5.3 Sheets . 11
5.4 Cut panels . 11
6 Quality assurance . 11
6.1 Quality system . 11
6.2 Responsibility for inspection. 12
6.3 Qualification inspection . 12
6.4 Quality conformance inspection . 12
6.5 Certificate of conformance . 12
6.6 Safety data sheet . 12
61249-4-19 © IEC:2013 – 3 –
7 Packaging and marking . 12
8 Shelf life . 13
9 Ordering information . 13
Bibliography . 14
Table 1 – Flammability, vertical burning test . 10
Table 2 – Decomposition temperature requirements . 10
Table 3 – Time to delamination requirements . 11
Table 4 – Z-axis expansion requirements . 11
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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MATERIALS FOR PRINTED BOARDS
AND OTHER INTERCONNECTING STRUCTURES –
Part 4-19: Sectional specification set for prepreg materials,
unclad (for the manufacture of multilayer boards) –
High performance non-halogenated epoxide woven E-glass prepreg
of defined flammability (vertical burning test) for lead-free assembly
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