EN 50642:2018
(Main)Cable management systems - Test method for content of halogens
Cable management systems - Test method for content of halogens
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the content of halogens in Cable Management System (CMS) components or products made of polymeric material(s). The determination is made by combustion and subsequent analysis of the combustion product by Ion Chromatography. This standard specifies how CMS components or products can be declared as halogen free. This European Standard is for environmental performance only. Compliance with this standard does not imply the absence of toxicity, corrosivity or opacity of produced smoke, or other reaction to fire characteristics. If any of these characteristics are to be evaluated, the appropriate standards can be used. The detection limit of this test method is typically 0,025 g of halogen per kg (0,002 5 %). Halides insoluble in aqueous solution present in the original sample or produced during the combustion step are not determined by this method.
Kabelführungssysteme - Prüfverfahren für Halogengehalt
Diese Norm legt ein Verfahren fest für die Bestimmung des Halogengehalts in Produkten aus Polymer- oder Verbundwerkstoffen durch Verbrennung und anschließende Analyse des Verbrennungsprodukts mittels Ionenchromatographie sowie für die Angabe dieser Informationen. Diese Europäische Norm ist ausschließlich für umweltbezogene Zwecke vorgesehen. Die Übereinstimmung mit dieser Norm garantiert nicht die Abwesenheit von Toxizität, Korrosivität oder Trübung von erzeugtem Rauch oder andere Eigenschaften des Brandverhaltens. Ist eine dieser Eigen¬schaften zu bewerten, müssen die geeigneten Normen angewendet werden. Dieses Verfahren ist geeignet für Proben mit mehr als 0,025 g/kg Halogengehalt. In der ursprünglichen Probe vorhandene oder beim Verbrennungsschritt erzeugte, in wässriger Lösung unlösliche Halogenide werden mit diesen Verfahren nicht bestimmt.
Systèmes de gestion de câblage - Méthode d'essai relative à la teneur en halogènes
La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode de détermination de la teneur en halogènes dans les produits ou les constituants de produits en matériau(x) polymère(s), pour les systèmes de câblage (CMS, Cable Management Systems). Ladite détermination est réalisée par combustion et analyse ultérieure du produit de combustion par chromatographie ionique. La présente norme spécifie la façon dont les produits pour CMS (systèmes de câblage) peuvent être déclarés sans halogènes. La présente Norme européenne concerne uniquement les performances environnementales. La conformité à la présente norme ne garantit pas l'absence de toxicité, de corrosivité ou d'opacité de la fumée générée, ou d'autres caractéristiques de réaction au feu. Lorsque l'une quelconque de ces caractéristiques doit être évaluée, les normes appropriées peuvent être utilisées. La limite de détection de cette méthode d'essai est de 0,025 g d'halogène par kg (0,0025 %). Cette méthode ne permet pas de déterminer les halogénures insolubles en solution aqueuse présents dans l’échantillon d’origine ou produits au cours de la phase de combustion.
Sistemi za urejanje okablenja - Metoda za preskušanje vsebnosti halogenov
Ta evropski standard določa metodo za določevanje vsebnosti halogenov v izdelkih, izdelanih s sežigom polimernih ali kompozitnih materialov, naknadno analizo produkta izgorevanja z ionsko kromatografijo in način deklariranja teh informacij.
Ta evropski standard se uporablja samo za okoljske namene.
Skladnost s tem standardom ne zagotavlja odsotnosti strupenosti, korozivnosti ali motnosti proizvedenega dima ali drugega odziva na lastnosti ognja. Če je treba ovrednotiti katero od zgoraj navedenih lastnosti, morajo biti uporabljeni ustrezni standardi.
Ta metoda je primerna za vzorce, ki vsebujejo več kot 0,025 g/kg halogena.
Te metode ne določajo halidov, ki niso topni v vodni raztopini in so prisotni v prvotnem vzorcu ali nastanejo v fazi izgorevanja.
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EN 50642:2018 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Cable management systems - Test method for content of halogens". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the content of halogens in Cable Management System (CMS) components or products made of polymeric material(s). The determination is made by combustion and subsequent analysis of the combustion product by Ion Chromatography. This standard specifies how CMS components or products can be declared as halogen free. This European Standard is for environmental performance only. Compliance with this standard does not imply the absence of toxicity, corrosivity or opacity of produced smoke, or other reaction to fire characteristics. If any of these characteristics are to be evaluated, the appropriate standards can be used. The detection limit of this test method is typically 0,025 g of halogen per kg (0,002 5 %). Halides insoluble in aqueous solution present in the original sample or produced during the combustion step are not determined by this method.
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the content of halogens in Cable Management System (CMS) components or products made of polymeric material(s). The determination is made by combustion and subsequent analysis of the combustion product by Ion Chromatography. This standard specifies how CMS components or products can be declared as halogen free. This European Standard is for environmental performance only. Compliance with this standard does not imply the absence of toxicity, corrosivity or opacity of produced smoke, or other reaction to fire characteristics. If any of these characteristics are to be evaluated, the appropriate standards can be used. The detection limit of this test method is typically 0,025 g of halogen per kg (0,002 5 %). Halides insoluble in aqueous solution present in the original sample or produced during the combustion step are not determined by this method.
EN 50642:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.120.10 - Conduits for electrical purposes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 50642:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 63355:2022, EN 50642:2018/A1:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2018
Sistemi za urejanje okablenja - Metoda za preskušanje vsebnosti halogenov
Cable management systems - Test method for content of halogens
Systèmes de gestion de câblage - Méthode d'essai relative à la teneur en halogènes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50642:2018
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50642
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2018
ICS 29.120.10
English Version
Cable management systems - Test method for content of
halogens
Systèmes de gestion de câblage - Méthode d'essai relative Kabelführungssysteme - Prüfverfahren für Halogengehalt
à la teneur en halogènes
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2018-03-26. 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 application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
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Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Principle . 5
5 Interferences . 5
5.1 General . 5
5.2 Organic halogen compounds . 6
5.3 Inorganic halogen compounds . 6
6 Classifications, limits and declaration . 6
6.1 Classification . 6
6.2 Limits . 6
6.3 Declaration . 6
7 Reagents and control mixtures . 7
7.1 Reagents . 7
7.1.1 General . 7
7.1.2 Water . 7
7.1.3 Absorption solution 1, for the determination of fluorine, chlorine and bromine . 7
7.1.4 Absorption solution 2 for the determination of iodine . 7
7.1.5 Oxygen . 7
7.1.6 Combustion enhancer . 7
7.2 Control samples . 7
8 Sample preparation . 7
9 Equipment . 8
9.1 Calorimetric decomposition bomb . 8
9.2 Sample pan . 8
9.3 Firing wire . 8
9.4 Ignition circuit . 8
9.5 Usual laboratory equipment . 8
10 Procedure . 8
10.1 General . 8
10.2 Choice of the absorption solution . 8
10.3 Preparation of the bomb . 9
10.4 Combustion . 9
10.5 Collection of the halides . 9
10.6 Cleaning procedure . 9
11 Test method for determination . 10
12 Control measurements . 10
13 Evaluation . 10
13.1 General . 10
13.2 Procedure to evaluate the test results . 10
13.3 Determination of the halogen content of a CMS component or product made of multiple
parts . 11
13.4 Calculation of total halogen content . 11
13.5 Compliance . 11
14 Test report . 11
Annex A (informative) Examples for possible control substances . 12
Table A.1 — Examples for possible control substances . 12
Bibliography . 13
European foreword
This document (EN 50642:2018) has been prepared by CLC/TC 213 “Cable management systems”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has (dop) 2019-03-26
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2021-03-26
standards conflicting with this 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 shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the content of halogens in Cable
Management System (CMS) components or products made of polymeric material(s). The determination is
made by combustion and subsequent analysis of the combustion product by Ion Chromatography. This
standard specifies how CMS components or products can be declared as halogen free.
This European Standard is for environmental performance only.
Compliance with this standard does not imply the absence of toxicity, corrosivity or opacity of produced smoke,
or other reaction to fire characteristics. If any of these characteristics are to be evaluated, the appropriate
standards can be used.
The detection limit of this test method is typically 0,025 g of halogen per kg (0,002 5 %).
Halides insoluble in aqueous solution present in the original sample or produced during the combustion step
are not determined by this method.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements 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 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods (ISO 3696)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
halogen content
content of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine as organic and inorganic compounds that can be converted
to halides (fluoride, chloride, bromide, iodide) by combustion and then absorbed or dissolved in an aqueous
solution
Note 1 to entry: The above definition is valid for this European Standard only and does not strictly comply with scientific
definition of halogen content.
4 Principle
The test sample is oxidized by combustion in a closed system containing oxygen under pressure using a
calorimetric decomposition bomb (bomb).
Nearly all of the halogens in compounds are converted to halides (fluoride, chloride, bromide and iodide), and
nearly all of these (see Clause 5) are dissolved in an absorption solution.
The detection limit of this test method is typically 0,025 g of halogen per kg (0,002 5 %). It may be used for
poorly burning samples, therefore a combustion enhancer may be used.
5 Interferences
5.1 General
Inorganic halides insoluble in aqueous solution present in the original samples or produced during the
combustion step are not determined by the method described here. 5.2 and 5.3 show the differences that
occur between the determination of the content of organic halogenated compounds and inorganic halogen
compounds. The inorganic halogen compounds in the material can have its origin as an additive deliberately
added to the material or as an impurity.
5.2 Organic halogen compounds
Organic compounds containing halogens are known under several names. Different expressions are used like
organohalogens, halogenated compounds, halocarbons or organic halides. They are all substances in which
one or more carbon atoms are linked by covalent bonds to one or more halogen atoms.
Among the organohalogens, some of them are efficient flame retardants. Chlorinated, brominated and
fluorinated organohalogens are used separately or in combination. Organohalogens will be converted into
inorganic halides by combustion and will then be absorbed or dissolved in an aqueous solution. This allows
the subsequent analysis of halogen content.
5.3 Inorganic halogen compounds
Inorganic compounds containing halogens are known as inorganic halides. Inorganic halides used as additives
are salts between a halogen and a metal linked together with an ionic bond, for example magnesium chloride
(MgCl2), potassium bromide (KBr) or sodium fluoride (NaF). These salts may have varying degrees of solubility
in water.
However, this limitation is considered as not significant as no example has been found where inorganic halides
have been used in CMS products.
Impurities containing inorganic halides will occur in several additives used in polymers. They can occur as
impurities in, for example, fillers (like CaCl2 in CaCO3), pigments (like TiCl4 in TiO2) or other inorganic additives
(like AlCl3 in Al(OH)3). These inorganic halides can have more or less solubility in water, but they will only be
measured if they dissolve in the aqueous solution. Investigations have shown that the content of each halogen
in impurities in inorganic additives for CMS products is low and therefore does not significantly contribute to
the total content of each halogen. Insoluble inorganic halides will not be considered and will not be measured
by the method described here. Examples of insoluble inorganic halides are halide salts of silver and barium
(AgCl, AgBr and BaCl2). Soluble inorganic halides will be dissolved in the aqueous solution and will be
measured together with halides coming from the combustion of the
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La norme EN 50642:2018, intitulée "Systèmes de gestion des câbles - Méthode d'essai pour la détermination du contenu en halogènes", propose une approche systématique pour évaluer la présence d'halogènes dans les composants ou produits des systèmes de gestion des câbles (SGC) fabriqués à partir de matériaux polymères. Le champ d'application de cette norme européenne se concentre sur la performance environnementale, en définissant une méthode de combustion suivie d’une analyse par chromatographie ionique pour quantifier la teneur en halogènes. Les points forts de la norme incluent sa capacité à fournir un cadre clair et rigoureux pour la déclaration de l'absence d'halogènes dans les composants des SGC. En intégrant des méthodes scientifiques éprouvées, telles que la chromatographie ionique, la norme garantit des résultats fiables pour les industriels souhaitant certifier leurs produits comme étant exempts d'halogènes. De plus, elle présente un seuil de détection précis, typiquement de 0,025 g d'halogène par kg, ce qui permet une évaluation sensible et pertinente du contenu halogénique. Par ailleurs, la norme souligne son importance dans le contexte des préoccupations environnementales actuelles, où la demande pour des produits plus respectueux de l'environnement est croissante. Toutefois, il est essentiel de noter que la conformité à la norme EN 50642:2018 ne garantit pas l'absence de toxicité, de corrosivité, ou d'autres caractéristiques dangereuses associées à l’émission de fumées en cas d’incendie. Cela soulève l'importance de référencer d'autres normes appropriées afin d'évaluer ces risques additionnels. En somme, la norme EN 50642:2018 s’avère particulièrement pertinente pour les fabricants et les distributeurs de systèmes de gestion des câbles, leur permettant de démontrer un engagement fort envers la durabilité et la sécurité, tout en apportant des preuves claires de la gestion des halogènes dans leurs produits.
標準EN 50642:2018は、ケーブル管理システム（CMS）におけるハロゲン含有量の測定方法を定義した欧州規格です。この規格は、ポリマー材料で作られたCMSコンポーネントまたは製品からのハロゲンの含有量を、燃焼及びその後のイオンクロマトグラフィーによる分析を通じて決定する方法を示しています。ハロゲンフリーとして宣言するための条件も明確にされており、環境性能に特化した重要な標準です。 この規格の強みは、ハロゲンの検出限界が通常0.025 g/kg（0.0025%）であり、高い精度でハロゲンの含有量を測定できる点です。さらに、標準はケーブル管理システムの安全性や環境への影響を評価する上での基準として機能します。ただし、ハロゲン以外の毒性、腐食性、発煙特性については、この標準では評価しないことに注意が必要です。 この標準の関連性は、持続可能性や環境への配慮が重視される現代の市場において、特に重要です。企業が自社製品をハロゲンフリーとして宣言するための基準が提供されることで、消費者や規制機関に対する透明性が向上し、環境に優しい製品の提供が促進されます。したがって、EN 50642:2018は、環境パフォーマンスに焦点を当てた革新的な規格として、特にケーブル管理システムの分野での持続可能な開発に貢献する重要な役割を果たしています。
Die Norm EN 50642:2018 bietet eine umfassende Methode zur Bestimmung des Halogeninhalts in Komponenten oder Produkten von Kabelmanagementsystemen (CMS), die aus polymeren Materialien bestehen. Ihr Anwendungsbereich ist speziell auf die Umweltleistung ausgerichtet, was die Relevanz dieser Norm in Zeiten des wachsenden Umweltbewusstseins unterstreicht. Eine der Stärken dieser Norm ist die klare Spezifikation des Testverfahrens, das die Verbrennung der CMS-Komponenten und die anschließende Analyse der Verbrennungsprodukte mittels Ionenchromatographie umfasst. Diese detaillierte Methodik gewährleistet präzise und reproduzierbare Ergebnisse, was für Hersteller und Anwender von Kabelmanagementsystemen von großer Bedeutung ist. Zudem ermöglicht die Norm eine eindeutige Deklaration von CMS-Komponenten als halogenfrei, was den Marktanforderungen und den steigenden Mehrwert für umweltbewusste Kunden gerecht wird. Besonders hervorzuheben ist, dass die Norm eine detektierbare untere Grenze von typischerweise 0,025 g Halogen pro kg (0,0025 %) festlegt, was sicherstellt, dass auch kleinste Mengen von Halogenen Identifiziert werden können. Dabei wird jedoch darauf hingewiesen, dass unlösliche Halide in wässrigen Lösungen, die im Originalmuster oder während des Verbrennungsprozesses entstehen, von dieser Methode nicht erfasst werden. Die Relevanz der EN 50642:2018 als europäische Norm ist nicht zu unterschätzen, da sie Herstellern und Verbrauchern, die Wert auf umweltfreundliche Produkte legen, eine verlässliche Grundlage bietet. Während die Norm sich ausschließlich auf die Umweltperformance konzentriert, ist es wichtig, dass die Nutzer sich auch über die anderen Aspekte wie Toxizität, Korrosivität und Brandreaktionen im Klaren sind, die durch diese Norm nicht abgedeckt werden. Insgesamt betrachtet, stellt die EN 50642:2018 ein unverzichtbares Instrument für Unternehmen dar, die sicherstellen möchten, dass ihre Kabelmanagementsysteme umweltfreundlich sind und den aktuellen Normen der Branche entsprechen.
SIST EN 50642:2018 표준은 케이블 관리 시스템(CMS) 부품 또는 폴리머 재질로 제작된 제품의 할로겐 함량을 측정하는 방법을 규정하고 있습니다. 이 유럽 표준은 CMS 부품이나 제품이 할로겐 프리로 선언될 수 있는 방식에 대해 명확하게 지침을 제공합니다. 또한, 이 표준은 환경 성능에 한정되어 있으며, 이 표준 준수가 독성을 포함한 다른 특정 특성의 부재를 의미하지 않습니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 이온 크로마토그래피를 통한 연소 및 후속 분석 방법을 채택하고 있다는 점입니다. 이러한 방법론은 할로겐의 검출 한계를 약 0.025g/kg(0.0025%)로 설정하여, 다양한 품질의 CMS 부품에 대한 신뢰할 수 있는 평가를 제공합니다. 이를 통해 제조사들은 제품의 환경적 안전성을 확보하고, 소비자는 안전한 제품을 선택할 수 있는 기반을 마련할 수 있습니다. SIST EN 50642:2018의 적용 범위는 케이블 관리 시스템의 안전성을 평가하는 데 중요한 요소이며, 할로겐의 존재 여부를 명확히 함으로써 환경 보호와 관련된 요구 사항을 충족하는 데 기여합니다. 이러한 이유로 이 표준은 현대의 안전 및 환경 기준에 적합하며, 케이블 관리 시스템 분야에서의 중요성을 여실히 드러냅니다.
The EN 50642:2018 standard provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the halogen content in Cable Management System (CMS) components and products made from polymeric materials. This standard plays a crucial role in promoting environmental safety by outlining a specific test method based on combustion and subsequent analysis via Ion Chromatography. One of the strengths of this standard lies in its clear and focused scope. By emphasizing the environmental performance aspect of CMS components, it supports manufacturers and users in identifying products that are halogen-free. This is increasingly relevant in today’s market where there is a rising demand for sustainable and environmentally conscientious products. The rigorous testing method specified ensures that any declaration of halogen-free status can be substantiated with reliable data. Furthermore, the standard's specification of a detection limit of 0.025 g of halogen per kg provides a high level of accuracy, ensuring that even trace amounts of halogens are identifiable within the tested samples. This precision is vital for industries where compliance with environmental standards is mandatory. However, it is important to note that while EN 50642:2018 effectively evaluates halogen content, it does not address other potential hazards associated with combustion byproducts, such as toxicity, corrosivity, and smoke opacity. This limitation necessitates that users of this standard remain mindful of the additional testing that may be required to assess these other properties. Overall, the EN 50642:2018 standard is a significant step towards ensuring compliance and awareness regarding the halogen levels in Cable Management Systems. Its dedicated focus on environmental performance positions it as a relevant tool for manufacturers who are aiming for sustainability and safety in their product offerings. The methodology outlined in the standard provides a reliable basis for evaluating the halogen content, ultimately contributing to the broader goals of environmental protection and responsible product design within the cable management industry.
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