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Thermal insulation products for buildings — Factory made products of polyethylene foam (PEF) — Specification

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Produits isolants thermiques pour le bâtiment - Produits

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Contents Page

Foreword 5

1 Scope 7

2 Normative references 7

3 Terms, definitions, symbols, units and abbreviated terms 9

3.1 Terms and definitions 9

3.2 Symbols, units and abbreviated terms 10

3.2.1 Symbols and units used in this European Standard 10

3.2.2 Abbreviated terms used in this European Standard: 12

4 Requirements 12

4.1 General 12

4.2 For all applications 12

4.2.1 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity 12

4.2.2 Length and width 13

4.2.3 Thickness 13

4.2.4 Squareness 14

4.2.5 Flatness 14

4.2.6 Reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market 14

4.2.7 Durability characteristics 15

4.3 For specific applications 15

4.3.1 General 15

4.3.2 Dimensional stability 15

4.3.3 Compressive stress or compressive strength 16

4.3.4 Tensile strength and elongation in length and width 16

4.3.5 Point load 17

4.3.6 Compressive creep 17

4.3.7 Water absorption 17

4.3.8 Water vapour transmission 17

4.3.9 Dynamic stiffness 18

4.3.10 Compressibility 18

4.3.11 Sound absorption 19

4.3.12 Width length and thickness of preformed products 19

4.3.13 Release of dangerous substances 20

4.3.14 Reaction to fire of the product in standardized assemblies simulating end-use applications 20

4.3.15 Continuous glowing combustion 21

5 Test methods 21

5.1 Sampling 21

5.2 Conditioning 21

5.3 Testing 21

5.3.1 General 21

5.3.2 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity 21

6 Designation Code 23

7 Assessment and Verification of the Constancy of Performance (AVCP) 24

7.1 General 24

7.2 Product Type Determination (PTD) 24

7.3 Factory Production Control (FPC) 24

8 Marking and labelling 25

Contents Page

Foreword 5

1 Scope 7

2 Normative references 7

3 Terms, definitions, symbols, units and abbreviated terms 9

3.1 Terms and definitions 9

3.2 Symbols, units and abbreviated terms 10

3.2.1 Symbols and units used in this European Standard 10

3.2.2 Abbreviated terms used in this European Standard: 12

4 Requirements 12

4.1 General 12

4.2 For all applications 12

4.2.1 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity 12

4.2.2 Length and width 13

4.2.3 Thickness 13

4.2.4 Squareness 14

4.2.5 Flatness 14

4.2.6 Reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market 14

4.2.7 Durability characteristics 15

4.3 For specific applications 15

4.3.1 General 15

4.3.2 Dimensional stability 15

4.3.3 Compressive stress or compressive strength 16

4.3.4 Tensile strength and elongation in length and width 16

4.3.5 Point load 17

4.3.6 Compressive creep 17

4.3.7 Water absorption 17

4.3.8 Water vapour transmission 17

4.3.9 Dynamic stiffness 18

4.3.10 Compressibility 18

4.3.11 Sound absorption 19

4.3.12 Width length and thickness of preformed products 19

4.3.13 Release of dangerous substances 20

4.3.14 Reaction to fire of the product in standardized assemblies simulating end-use applications 20

4.3.15 Continuous glowing combustion 21

5 Test methods 21

5.1 Sampling 21

5.2 Conditioning 21

5.3 Testing 21

5.3.1 General 21

5.3.2 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity 21

6 Designation Code 23

7 Assessment and Verification of the Constancy of Performance (AVCP) 24

7.1 General 24

7.2 Product Type Determination (PTD) 24

7.3 Factory Production Control (FPC) 24

8 Marking and labelling 25

Annex A (normative) Determination of the declared values of thermal resistance and thermal conductivity 26

A.1 General 26

A.2 Input data 26

A.3 Declared values 26

A.3.1 General 26

A.3.2 Case where thermal resistance and thermal conductivity are declared 26

A.3.3 Case where only thermal resistance is declared 27

Annex B (normative) !Product type determination" (!PTD") and factory production control (FPC) 28

Annex C (normative) PEF multilayered insulation products 31

C.1 General 31

C.2 Requirements 31

C.2.1 For all applications 31

C.2.2 For specific applications 32

C.3 Test methods 32

C.4 Evaluation of conformity 32

Annex D (informative) Examples for the determination of the declared values of thermal resistance and thermal conductivity for a product or a product group 33

D.1 Case where both thermal resistance and thermal conductivity are declared 33

D.2 Case where only thermal resistance is declared 34

Annex E (informative) Additional properties 36

E.1 General 36

E.2 Deformation under specific compressive load and temperature conditions 36

E.3 Compression modulus of elasticity 36

E.4 Bending strength 36

E.5 Apparent density 36

E.6 Compressive stress at defined deformation 37

E.7 Air flow resistivity 37

E.8 Cyclic load behaviour 37

E.9 Shear behaviour 37

E.10 Peel strength 37

Annex ZA (informative) !Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation" 39

ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics 39

ZA.2 Procedures for AVCP of factory made polyethylene foam products 40

ZA.2.1 Systems of AVCP 40

ZA.2.2 Declaration of Performance (DoP) 44

ZA.3 CE Marking and labelling 47

Bibliography 49

Tables Table 1 — Level and classes for dimensional tolerances 14

Table 2 — Dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions 16

Table 3 — Classes for thickness tolerances 18

Table 4 — Levels for compressibility 19

Table 5 — Levels for dimensions of preformed products 20

Table 6 — Test methods, test specimens and conditions 22

Table A.1 — Values for k for one sided 90 % tolerance interval with a confidence level of 90 % 27

Table B.1 — Minimum number of tests for !PTD" and minimum product testing frequencies 28

Table B.2 — Minimum product testing frequencies for the reaction to fire characteristics 30

Table D.1 — λ test results 33

Table D.2 — R test results 34

Table E.1 — Levels of bending strength 36

Table E.2 — Levels for compressive stress at a defined deformation 37

Table E.3 — Test methods, test specimens, conditions and minimum testing frequencies 38

Table ZA.1 — Relevant clauses for factory made polyethylene foam and intended use 39

Table ZA.2 — Systems of AVCP 41

Table ZA.3.1 — Assignment of AVCP tasks for factory made polyethylene foam products under system 1 for reaction to fire and system 3 (see Table ZA.2) 41

Table ZA.3.2 — Assignment of AVCP tasks for factory made polyethylene foam products under system 3 (see Table ZA.2) 43

Table ZA.3.3 — Assignment of AVCP tasks for factory made polyethylene foam products under combined system 4 for reaction to fire and system 3 (see Table ZA.2) 43

Figures Figure ZA.1 — Example CE marking information of products under AVCP system 1 and system 3 48

Bibliography 49

Tables Table 1 — Level and classes for dimensional tolerances 14

Table 2 — Dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions 16

Table 3 — Classes for thickness tolerances 18

Table 4 — Levels for compressibility 19

Table 5 — Levels for dimensions of preformed products 20

Table 6 — Test methods, test specimens and conditions 22

Table A.1 — Values for k for one sided 90 % tolerance interval with a confidence level of 90 % 27

Table B.1 — Minimum number of tests for !PTD" and minimum product testing frequencies 28

Table B.2 — Minimum product testing frequencies for the reaction to fire characteristics 30

Table D.1 — λ test results 33

Table D.2 — R test results 34

Table E.1 — Levels of bending strength 36

Table E.2 — Levels for compressive stress at a defined deformation 37

Table E.3 — Test methods, test specimens, conditions and minimum testing frequencies 38

Table ZA.1 — Relevant clauses for factory made polyethylene foam and intended use 39

Table ZA.2 — Systems of AVCP 41

Table ZA.3.1 — Assignment of AVCP tasks for factory made polyethylene foam products under system 1 for reaction to fire and system 3 (see Table ZA.2) 41

Table ZA.3.2 — Assignment of AVCP tasks for factory made polyethylene foam products under system 3 (see Table ZA.2) 43

Table ZA.3.3 — Assignment of AVCP tasks for factory made polyethylene foam products under combined system 4 for reaction to fire and system 3 (see Table ZA.2) 43

Figures Figure ZA.1 — Example CE marking information of products under AVCP system 1 and system 3 48

Foreword

This document (EN 16069:2012+A1:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 88 “Thermal insulating materials and products”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2016

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights This document supersedes !EN 16069:2012"

This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2014-12-15

The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !"

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s)

!For relationship with EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this standard."

!Amendment 1 modifies EN 16069:2012 identifying those clauses of the standard which are needed for the compliance of the European Standard with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR)

This amendment introduces:

a) an addition to the foreword;

b) an addition in 3.2;

c) an addition in 4.3.10.2;

d) a new subclause 4.3.13;

e) modification of Clause 7;

f) modification of Clause 8;

g) modification of Annex B;

h) modification of Annex E;

i) a new Annex ZA."

This document is one of a series of standards for thermal insulation products used in buildings, but this standard may be used in other areas where appropriate

The reduction in energy used and emissions produced during the installed life of insulation products exceeds

by far the energy used and emissions made during the production and disposal processes

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following

countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech

Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,

Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,

Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom

1 Scope

This European Standard specifies the requirements for factory made polyethylene foam (PEF) products, with

or without facing or coating, which are used for thermal insulation of buildings The products are manufactured

in the form of boards or rolls or other preformed ware

This standard describes product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity, marking and labelling

Products covered by this standard are also used in prefabricated thermal insulating systems and composite panels; the performance of systems incorporating these products is not covered

This standard does not specify the required level of a given property to be achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application The levels required for a given application are to be found in regulations or non-conflicting standards

Products with a declared thermal resistance lower than 0,5 m2K/W or a declared thermal conductivity greater than 0,050 W/(m⋅K) at 10 °C are not covered by this European Standard

This standard does not cover in situ insulation products and products intended to be used for the insulation of building equipment and industrial installations (covered by EN 14313) Further excluded are non-foamed materials such as bubble films, foils etc

2 Normative references

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

EN 822, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of length and width

EN 823, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of thickness

EN 824, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of squareness

EN 825, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of flatness

EN 826, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compression behaviour

EN 1603, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under

constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/ 50 % relative humidity)

EN 1604, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under

specified temperature and humidity conditions

EN 1606, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compressive creep

EN 1607, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of tensile strength

perpendicular to faces

EN 1609, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of short term water

absorption by partial immersion

EN 12086:1997, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of water vapour

transmission properties

EN 12087, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of long term water

EN 12667, Thermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of thermal resistance by

means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods — Products of high and medium thermal resistance

EN 12939, Thermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of thermal resistance by

means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods — Thick products of high and medium thermal resistance

EN 13172:2012, Thermal insulation products — Evaluation of conformity

EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using

data from reaction to fire tests

EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Building products excluding floorings exposed to the

thermal attack by a single burning item

EN 15715:2009, Thermal insulation products — Instructions for mounting and fixing for reaction to fire testing -

Factory made products

EN 29052-1, Acoustics — Determination of dynamic stiffness — Part 1: Materials used under floating floors in

dwellings (ISO 9052-1)

EN ISO 354, Acoustics — Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room (ISO 354)

EN ISO 1182, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Non-combustibility test (ISO 1182)

EN ISO 1716, Reaction to fire tests for products — Determination of the gross heat of combustion (calorific

value) (ISO 1716)

EN ISO 1798, Flexible cellular polymeric materials — Determination of tensile strength and elongation at

break (ISO 1798:2008)

EN ISO 9229:2007, Thermal insulation — Vocabulary (ISO 9229:2007)

EN ISO 11654, Acoustics — Sound absorbers for use in buildings — Rating of sound absorption (ISO 11654)

EN ISO 11925-2, Reaction to fire tests — Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame —

Part 2: Single-flame source test (ISO 11925-2)

!EN ISO 13790:2008, Energy performance of buildings — Calculation of energy use for space heating and

cooling (ISO 13790:2008)"

ISO 16269-6:2005, Statistical interpretation of data — Part 6: Determination of statistical tolerance intervals

EN 12087, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of long term water

EN 12667, Thermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of thermal resistance by

means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods — Products of high and medium thermal resistance

EN 12939, Thermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of thermal resistance by

means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods — Thick products of high and medium thermal

resistance

EN 13172:2012, Thermal insulation products — Evaluation of conformity

EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using

data from reaction to fire tests

EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Building products excluding floorings exposed to the

thermal attack by a single burning item

EN 15715:2009, Thermal insulation products — Instructions for mounting and fixing for reaction to fire testing -

Factory made products

EN 29052-1, Acoustics — Determination of dynamic stiffness — Part 1: Materials used under floating floors in

dwellings (ISO 9052-1)

EN ISO 354, Acoustics — Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room (ISO 354)

EN ISO 1182, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Non-combustibility test (ISO 1182)

EN ISO 1716, Reaction to fire tests for products — Determination of the gross heat of combustion (calorific

value) (ISO 1716)

EN ISO 1798, Flexible cellular polymeric materials — Determination of tensile strength and elongation at

break (ISO 1798:2008)

EN ISO 9229:2007, Thermal insulation — Vocabulary (ISO 9229:2007)

EN ISO 11654, Acoustics — Sound absorbers for use in buildings — Rating of sound absorption (ISO 11654)

EN ISO 11925-2, Reaction to fire tests — Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame —

Part 2: Single-flame source test (ISO 11925-2)

!EN ISO 13790:2008, Energy performance of buildings — Calculation of energy use for space heating and

cooling (ISO 13790:2008)"

ISO 16269-6:2005, Statistical interpretation of data — Part 6: Determination of statistical tolerance intervals

3 Terms, definitions, symbols, units and abbreviated terms

3.1 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 9229:2007 and the following apply

3.1.1 polyethylene foam

semi-rigid or flexible cellular plastics insulation material based on polymers derived mainly from ethylene and/or propylene

3.1.2 level

given value which is the upper or lower limit of a requirement and given by the declared value of the characteristic concerned

3.1.3 class

combination of two levels of the same property between which the performance shall fall

3.1.4 roll

(insulation) product supplied in the form of a spirally wound cylinder

3.1.5 board, slab

rigid or semi-rigid (insulation) product of rectangular shape and cross section in which the thickness is uniform and substantially smaller than the other dimensions

Note 1 to entry A board is usually thinner than a slab They may also be supplied in tapered form

3.1.6 facing

functional or decorative surface layer with a thickness of less than 3 mm, e.g paper, plastic film, fabric or metal foil, which is not considered as separate thermal insulation layer to be added to the thermal resistance

of the product

3.1.7 coating

functional or decorative surface layer with a thickness of less than 3 mm usually applied by painting, spraying, pouring or trowelling, which is not considered as separate thermal insulation layer to be added to the thermal resistance of the product

3.1.8 composite insulation product

product which can be faced or coated made from two or more layers bonded together by chemical or physical adhesion consisting of at least one factory made thermal insulation material layer

3.1.9 multi-layered insulation product

product which can be faced or coated made from two or more layers of a thermal insulation material from the same European Standard, which are bonded together horizontally by chemical or physical adhesion

3.2 Symbols, units and abbreviated terms

3.2.1 Symbols and units used in this European Standard

αp is the practical airborne sound absorption coefficient

-αw is the weighted airborne sound absorption coefficient

dB is the thickness under load of 2 kPa after removal of an additional load of 48 kPa mm

k is a factor related to the number of test results

λ90/90 is a 90 % fractile with a confidence level of 90 % for the thermal conductivity W/(m⋅K)

λ i is one test result of thermal conductivity W/(m⋅K)

λmean is the mean value of the measured thermal conductivity W/(m⋅K)

μ is the water vapour diffusion resistance factor

R90/90 is a 90 % fractile with the confidence level of 90 % for the thermal resistance m2⋅K/W

Ri is one test result of thermal resistance m2⋅K/W

Rmean is the mean value of the measured thermal resistance m2⋅K/W

Sb is the deviation from squareness of the edge on length and width mm/m

sR is the estimate of the standard deviation of the thermal resistance m2⋅K/W

sλ is the estimate of the standard deviation of the thermal conductivity W/(m⋅K)

3.2 Symbols, units and abbreviated terms

3.2.1 Symbols and units used in this European Standard

αp is the practical airborne sound absorption coefficient

-αw is the weighted airborne sound absorption coefficient

dB is the thickness under load of 2 kPa after removal of an additional load of 48 kPa mm

k is a factor related to the number of test results

λ90/90 is a 90 % fractile with a confidence level of 90 % for the thermal conductivity W/(m⋅K)

λ i is one test result of thermal conductivity W/(m⋅K)

λmean is the mean value of the measured thermal conductivity W/(m⋅K)

μ is the water vapour diffusion resistance factor

R90/90 is a 90 % fractile with the confidence level of 90 % for the thermal resistance m2⋅K/W

Ri is one test result of thermal resistance m2⋅K/W

Rmean is the mean value of the measured thermal resistance m2⋅K/W

Sb is the deviation from squareness of the edge on length and width mm/m

sR is the estimate of the standard deviation of the thermal resistance m2⋅K/W

sλ is the estimate of the standard deviation of the thermal conductivity W/(m⋅K)

σ% is the compressive stress at defined % of deformation kPa

σmt is the tensile strength perpendicular to faces kPa

Wlp is the long term water absorption by partial immersion kg/m2

Wlt is the long term water absorption by total immersion vol.-%

Wp is the short term water absorption by partial immersion kg/m2

AP is the symbol of the declared level of practical sound absorption coefficient

AW is the symbol of the declared level of weighted sound absorption coefficient

BS is the symbol of the declared level for bending strength CC(i1/i2/y)σc is the symbol of the declared level for compressive creep

CP is the symbol of the declared level for compressibility CS(10\Y) is the symbol of the declared level for compressive stress at defined % of deformation DS(N) is the symbol of the declared level for dimensional stability under normal laboratory conditions DS(23,90) is the symbol of the declared value for dimensional stability under specified temperature and

relative humidity conditions

DS (70,-) is the symbol of the declared value for dimensional stability under specified temperature and

relative humidity conditions

L is the symbol of the declared class for length tolerances

MU is the symbol of the declared value for water vapour diffusion resistance factor

P is the symbol of the declared class for flatness tolerance

PL is the symbol of the declared level of point load at defined deformation

S is the symbol of the declared class for squareness tolerance

SD is the declared level for dynamic stiffness

T is the symbol of the declared class for thickness tolerance

W is the symbol of the declared class for width tolerance WL(P) is the symbol of the declared level for water absorption by partial immersion WL(T) is the symbol of the declared level for water absorption by total immersion

Z is the symbol of the declared value for water vapour resistance

3.2.2 Abbreviated terms used in this European Standard:

PEF is PolyEthylene Foam

!PTD is Product Type Determination (previously named ITT for Initial Type Test)"

FPC is Factory Production Control

RtF is Reaction to Fire

!AVCP is Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (previously named attestation of

conformity)

DoP is Declaration of Performance

ThIB is Thermal Insulation for Buildings

VCP is Verification of Constancy of Performance (previously named evaluation of conformity)"

4 Requirements

4.1 General

Product properties shall be assessed in accordance with Clause 5 To comply with this standard, products shall meet the requirements of 4.2, and the requirements of 4.3 as appropriate

For multi-layered products additional requirements are given in Annex C

One test result for a product property is the average of the measured values on the number of test specimens given in Table 6

NOTE Information on additional properties is given in Annex E

4.2 For all applications

4.2.1 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity

Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity shall be based upon measurements carried out in accordance with EN 12667 or EN 12939 for thick products

The thermal resistance and thermal conductivity shall be determined in accordance with Annex A and declared by the manufacturer according to the following:

— the reference mean temperature shall be 10 °C;

— the measured values shall be expressed with three significant figures;

— for products of uniform thickness, the declared thermal resistance, RD, shall always be declared The

thermal conductivity, λD, shall be declared where possible Where appropriate, for products of

non-uniform thickness (i.e for sloped and tapered products) only the thermal conductivity, λD, shall be declared;

— the declared thermal resistance, RD, and the declared thermal conductivity, λD, shall be given as limit values representing at least 90 % of the production, determined with a confidence level of 90 %;

Z is the symbol of the declared value for water vapour resistance

3.2.2 Abbreviated terms used in this European Standard:

PEF is PolyEthylene Foam

!PTD is Product Type Determination (previously named ITT for Initial Type Test)"

FPC is Factory Production Control

RtF is Reaction to Fire

!AVCP is Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (previously named attestation of

conformity)

DoP is Declaration of Performance

ThIB is Thermal Insulation for Buildings

VCP is Verification of Constancy of Performance (previously named evaluation of conformity)"

4 Requirements

4.1 General

Product properties shall be assessed in accordance with Clause 5 To comply with this standard, products

shall meet the requirements of 4.2, and the requirements of 4.3 as appropriate

For multi-layered products additional requirements are given in Annex C

One test result for a product property is the average of the measured values on the number of test specimens

given in Table 6

NOTE Information on additional properties is given in Annex E

4.2 For all applications

4.2.1 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity

Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity shall be based upon measurements carried out in accordance

with EN 12667 or EN 12939 for thick products

The thermal resistance and thermal conductivity shall be determined in accordance with Annex A and

declared by the manufacturer according to the following:

— the reference mean temperature shall be 10 °C;

— the measured values shall be expressed with three significant figures;

— for products of uniform thickness, the declared thermal resistance, RD, shall always be declared The

thermal conductivity, λD, shall be declared where possible Where appropriate, for products of

non-uniform thickness (i.e for sloped and tapered products) only the thermal conductivity, λD, shall be

declared;

— the declared thermal resistance, RD, and the declared thermal conductivity, λD, shall be given as limit

values representing at least 90 % of the production, determined with a confidence level of 90 %;

— the statistical value of thermal conductivity, λ90/90, shall be rounded upwards to the nearest

0,001 W/(m⋅K) and declared as λD in levels with steps of 0,001 W/(m⋅K);

— the declared thermal resistance, RD, shall be calculated from the nominal thickness, dN, or dL in case of

products with declared compressibility (see 4.3.10.3) and the corresponding thermal conductivity, λ90/90, unless measured directly;

— the statistical value of thermal resistance, R90/90, when calculated from the nominal thickness, dN, or dL in case of products with declared compressibility (see 4.3.10.3), and the corresponding thermal conductivity,

λ90/90, shall be rounded downwards to the nearest 0,05 m2⋅K/W, and declared as RD in levels with steps

of 0,05 m2⋅K/W;

— the statistical value of thermal resistance, R90/90, for those products for which only the thermal resistance

is measured directly, shall be rounded downwards to the nearest 0,05 m2⋅K/W and declared as RD in levels with steps of 0,05 m2⋅K/W

Examples of determination of the declared values of thermal resistance, RD, and thermal conductivity, λD, are given in Annex D

λU and RU (design values) may be determined with reference to EN ISO 10456

4.2.2 Length and width

Length, l, and width, b, shall be determined in accordance with EN 822 No test result shall deviate from the

nominal values by more than the tolerances given in Table 1

4.2.3 Thickness

Thickness, d, shall be determined in accordance with EN 823 No test result shall deviate from the nominal thickness, dN, by more than the tolerances given in Table 1 for the declared level or class

Table 1 — Level and classes for dimensional tolerances

Level or class Boards Rolls/Sheets Length L1 –0/+150 mm –5 %/+unrestricted %

L2 -0/+25 mm –0 %/+unrestricted % L3 ± 0,8 % or ± 10 mma –0 %/+ 5 %

a Whichever gives the largest numerical tolerance

The test shall not be performed when the tests described in 4.3.10 are used

4.2.4 Squareness

Squareness shall be determined where applicable in accordance with EN 824 The deviation from squareness

on length and width, Sb, shall not exceed 5 mm/m

4.2.5 Flatness

Flatness shall be determined where applicable in accordance with EN 825 The deviation from flatness, Smax, shall not exceed the tolerances in Table 1

4.2.6 Reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market

Reaction to fire classification of the product, as placed on the market, shall be determined in accordance with

EN 13501-1 and the mounting and fixing rules given in EN 15715

NOTE This classification is compulsory and always included in the CE Marking label

Detailed information about the test conditions and the field of application of the classification as stated in the reaction to fire classification report shall be given in the manufacturer’s literature

Table 1 — Level and classes for dimensional tolerances

Level or class Boards Rolls/Sheets Length L1 –0/+150 mm –5 %/+unrestricted %

L2 -0/+25 mm –0 %/+unrestricted % L3 ± 0,8 % or ± 10 mma –0 %/+ 5 %

a Whichever gives the largest numerical tolerance

The test shall not be performed when the tests described in 4.3.10 are used

4.2.4 Squareness

Squareness shall be determined where applicable in accordance with EN 824 The deviation from squareness

on length and width, Sb, shall not exceed 5 mm/m

4.2.5 Flatness

Flatness shall be determined where applicable in accordance with EN 825 The deviation from flatness, Smax,

shall not exceed the tolerances in Table 1

4.2.6 Reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market

Reaction to fire classification of the product, as placed on the market, shall be determined in accordance with

EN 13501-1 and the mounting and fixing rules given in EN 15715

NOTE This classification is compulsory and always included in the CE Marking label

Detailed information about the test conditions and the field of application of the classification as stated in the

reaction to fire classification report shall be given in the manufacturer’s literature

4.2.7 Durability characteristics 4.2.7.1 General

The appropriate durability characteristics have been considered and are covered in 4.2.7.2, 4.2.7.3 and where appropiate in 4.3.6 on compressive creep

4.2.7.2 Durability of reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market against ageing/

degradation

The reaction to fire performance of PEF products as delcared by 4.2.6 does not change with time

4.2.7.3 Durability of thermal resistance and thermal conductivity performance

Any change of the thermal conductivity and thickness of PEF products with time is covered and considered for declaration by 4.2.1 together with Annex C for thermal conductivity and any change in thickness is covered by

at least one of the 4.3.2 dimensional stability tests as relevant

4.3 For specific applications

4.3.1 General

If there is no requirement for a property described in 4.3 for a product in use, then the property does not need

to be determined and declared by the manufacturer

Table 2 — Dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions

Designation Condition Test

4 1 1,5 mm for product size < 15 mm 10 % for product size ≥ 15 mm

2 3,0 mm for product size < 15 mm

20 % for product size ≥ 15 mm

a Whichever gives the largest numerical tolerance

4.3.3 Compressive stress or compressive strength

Compressive stress at 10 % deformation, σ10, or the compressive strength, σm, shall be determined in accordance with EN 826 No test result for either the compressive stress at 10 % deformation or the compressive strength, whichever is the smaller, shall be less than the declared level, CS(10\Y), chosen from the following values: 0,5 kPa; 1 kPa, 5 kPa; 10 kPa; 15 kPa; 20 kPa; 25 kPa; 30 kPa; 40 kPa; 50 kPa; 60 kPa;

70 kPa; 80 kPa; 90 kPa; 100 kPa; 110 kPa; 120 kPa; 130 kPa; 140 kPa; 150 kPa; 175 kPa; 200 kPa; 225 kPa;

250 kPa; 300 kPa; 350 kPa; 400 kPa; 450 kPa; 500 kPa

The labelled level shall indicate the level for compressive stress at 10 % deformation, CS(10), or the level for compressive strength, CS(Y), whichever is the smaller or both, CS(10\Y), if the smaller one cannot be identified (e.g CS(10)90 or CS(Y)90 or CS(10\Y)90)

4.3.4 Tensile strength and elongation in length and width

Tensile strength σlt of board materials < 20 mm shall be determined in accordance with EN ISO 1798 The

value of the tensile strength shall be determined in length (TEL) and width (TEw) No test result shall be less than the declared level, chosen from the following values: 1 kPa; 5 kPa; 7,5 kPa; 10 kPa; 15 kPa; 20 kPa;

25 kPa; 30 kPa; 40 kPa; 50 kPa; 60 kPa; 70 kPa; 80 kPa; 90 kPa; 100 kPa; 150 kPa; 200 kPa; 250 kPa;

300 kPa; 400 kPa; 500 kPa; 600 kPa; 700 kPa (e.g TR200)

Table 2 — Dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions

Designation Condition Test

4 1 1,5 mm for product size < 15 mm 10 % for product size ≥ 15 mm

2 3,0 mm for product size < 15 mm

20 % for product size ≥ 15 mm

a Whichever gives the largest numerical tolerance

4.3.3 Compressive stress or compressive strength

Compressive stress at 10 % deformation, σ10, or the compressive strength, σm, shall be determined in

accordance with EN 826 No test result for either the compressive stress at 10 % deformation or the

compressive strength, whichever is the smaller, shall be less than the declared level, CS(10\Y), chosen from

the following values: 0,5 kPa; 1 kPa, 5 kPa; 10 kPa; 15 kPa; 20 kPa; 25 kPa; 30 kPa; 40 kPa; 50 kPa; 60 kPa;

70 kPa; 80 kPa; 90 kPa; 100 kPa; 110 kPa; 120 kPa; 130 kPa; 140 kPa; 150 kPa; 175 kPa; 200 kPa; 225 kPa;

250 kPa; 300 kPa; 350 kPa; 400 kPa; 450 kPa; 500 kPa

The labelled level shall indicate the level for compressive stress at 10 % deformation, CS(10), or the level for

compressive strength, CS(Y), whichever is the smaller or both, CS(10\Y), if the smaller one cannot be

identified (e.g CS(10)90 or CS(Y)90 or CS(10\Y)90)

4.3.4 Tensile strength and elongation in length and width

Tensile strength σlt of board materials < 20 mm shall be determined in accordance with EN ISO 1798 The

value of the tensile strength shall be determined in length (TEL) and width (TEw) No test result shall be less

than the declared level, chosen from the following values: 1 kPa; 5 kPa; 7,5 kPa; 10 kPa; 15 kPa; 20 kPa;

25 kPa; 30 kPa; 40 kPa; 50 kPa; 60 kPa; 70 kPa; 80 kPa; 90 kPa; 100 kPa; 150 kPa; 200 kPa; 250 kPa;

300 kPa; 400 kPa; 500 kPa; 600 kPa; 700 kPa (e.g TR200)

The value of the tensile elongation shall be determined in length -(TEL) and width (TEw) No test result shall be less than the declared level; the level shall be declared in steps of 10 %

NOTE 1 Referring to the designation code CC(i1/i2/y)σc, according to Clause 6, a declared level CC(2,5/2/10)50, for example, indicates a value not exceeding 2 mm for compressive creep and 2,5 mm for total thickness reduction after extrapolation at 10 years (i.e 30 times one hundred twenty two days of testing) under a declared stress of 50 kPa

NOTE 2 Testing times According to EN 1606: the procedure at 10, 25 and 50 years respectively require the following testing times:

Extrapolation time years

Minimum testing time

Short term water absorption by partial immersion, Wp, shall be determined in accordance with EN 1609 No test result shall exceed 1,0 kg/m2

4.3.7.2 Long term water absorption

Long term water absorption by immersion shall be determined in accordance with EN 12087, using the method partial immersion (partial 10 mm, 28 d) or the method total immersion No test result of the water absorption by total immersion and partial immersion, WL(T) and WL(P) shall exceed the declared values

4.3.8 Water vapour transmission

Water vapour transmission properties shall be determined in accordance with EN 12086, and declared as the

water vapour diffusion resistance factor, μ, for homogeneous products and as the water vapour resistance, Z, for faced or non-homogeneous products No test result of μ shall be greater than the declared value and no test result of Z shall be less than the declared value

Alternatively for the declaration of the water vapour diffusion resistance factor, μ, of PEF products, the values

quoted in EN ISO 10456 may be used

4.3.9 Dynamic stiffness

Dynamic stiffness, s′, shall be determined in accordance with EN 29052-1 The value of dynamic stiffness

shall be declared in levels with steps of 1 MN/m3 No test result shall exceed the declared level

4.3.10 Compressibility

4.3.10.1 General

The main application of products using compressibility is floating floors

4.3.10.2 Thickness, dL

Thickness dL shall be determined in accordance with EN 12431 under a load of 250 Pa No test result shall

deviate from the thickness, dL, by more than the tolerances given in Table 3 for the labelled class !The measurements shall be done excluding the preparation of test specimens of compressed products expressed

in EN ISO 13790:2008, Clause 8 and Clause 9 This preparation may be used upon request by the manufacturer."

Table 3 — Classes for thickness tolerances

a Whichever gives the lowest numerical tolerance

The declared value of dL should preferably be indicated in steps of 1 mm

4.3.9 Dynamic stiffness

Dynamic stiffness, s′, shall be determined in accordance with EN 29052-1 The value of dynamic stiffness

shall be declared in levels with steps of 1 MN/m3 No test result shall exceed the declared level

4.3.10 Compressibility

4.3.10.1 General

The main application of products using compressibility is floating floors

4.3.10.2 Thickness, dL

Thickness dL shall be determined in accordance with EN 12431 under a load of 250 Pa No test result shall

deviate from the thickness, dL, by more than the tolerances given in Table 3 for the labelled class !The

measurements shall be done excluding the preparation of test specimens of compressed products expressed

in EN ISO 13790:2008, Clause 8 and Clause 9 This preparation may be used upon request by the

a Whichever gives the lowest numerical tolerance

The declared value of dL should preferably be indicated in steps of 1 mm

4.3.10.3 Thickness, dB

The thickness, dB, shall be determined according to EN 12431 with a pause of 300 s before measuring dB No

test result shall exceed the value, given in Table 3, for the declared value

4.3.10.4 Compressibility c

Compressibility, c, shall be determined as the difference between dL and dB for products in classes T5 to T9

(see 4.3.10.2) No test result shall exceed the value given in Table 4, for the declared level

A test result is the mean of the readings for the number of test specimens tested

Table 4 — Levels for compressibility

Level Imposed load on the product

kPa

Compressibility, c Nominal compressibility

L ≥ 10 mm

NOTE The levels of the imposed load on the product screed are taken from EN 1991-1-1

4.3.10.5 Long term thickness reduction

If the imposed load on the screed exceeds 5 kPa only products having a declared level of compressibility of CP2 may be used and their long term thickness reduction shall be determined

The total thickness reduction, Xt = X0 + Xct, shall be determined after one hundred and twenty two days of testing at the imposed load plus the self-weight of the screed, in accordance with EN 1606 and extrapolated thirty times, corresponding to ten years The ten years value shall not exceed the declared level of compressibility (see 4.3.10.4)

4.3.11 Sound absorption

The sound absorption coefficient shall be determined in accordance with EN ISO 354 The sound absorption characteristics shall be calculated in accordance with EN ISO 11654 using the values for the practical sound

absorption coefficient, αp, at the following frequencies: 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 000 Hz, 2 000 Hz and

4 000 Hz and the single number value for the weighted sound absorption coefficient, αw

αp and αw shall be rounded to the nearest 0,05 (αp larger than 1 shall be expressed as αp = 1) and declared in

levels with steps of 0,05 No result of αp and αw shall be lower than the declared level

For specific applications, complementary information for an extended frequency range and/or third band frequencies may be added

4.3.12 Width length and thickness of preformed products

The dimensions of preformed products shall be measured analogously as described in 4.2.2 and 4.2.3

No test result shall deviate from the nominal values by more than the tolerances given in Table 5

The thickness T is the thickness in direction of the heat flow

Measurement method and tolerances for complicated shapes of preformed products are to be defined and declared by the manufacturer of the product

Table 5 — Levels for dimensions of preformed products

a Whichever gives the largest numerical tolerance

4.3.13 Release of dangerous substances

!National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and sometimes content, when construction products covered by this standard are placed on those markets

In the absence of European harmonized test methods, verification and declaration on release/content should

be done taking into account national provisions in the place of use

NOTE An informative database covering European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at

the Construction web site on EUROPA accessed through: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/construction/cpd-ds/."

4.3.14 Reaction to fire of the product in standardized assemblies simulating end-use applications

Reaction to fire classification of products in standardized assemblies simulating end-use applications excluding pipe insulation shall be determined in accordance with EN 13501-1 and the mounting and fixing rules given in EN 15715

This classification offers the opportunity to give a complementary and optional declaration on reaction to fire for standard test configurations of assemblies which include the insulation product

The number of the selected test configuration of assembly (Table 5 of EN 15715:2009) which is used in the test shall be quoted with the Euroclass

Detailed information about the test conditions and the field of application of the classification as stated in the reaction to fire classification report shall be given in the manufacturer’s literature

Table 5 — Levels for dimensions of preformed products

a Whichever gives the largest numerical tolerance

4.3.13 Release of dangerous substances

!National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and

sometimes content, when construction products covered by this standard are placed on those markets

In the absence of European harmonized test methods, verification and declaration on release/content should

be done taking into account national provisions in the place of use

NOTE An informative database covering European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at

the Construction web site on EUROPA accessed through: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/construction/cpd-ds/."

4.3.14 Reaction to fire of the product in standardized assemblies simulating end-use applications

Reaction to fire classification of products in standardized assemblies simulating end-use applications

excluding pipe insulation shall be determined in accordance with EN 13501-1 and the mounting and fixing

rules given in EN 15715

This classification offers the opportunity to give a complementary and optional declaration on reaction to fire

for standard test configurations of assemblies which include the insulation product

The number of the selected test configuration of assembly (Table 5 of EN 15715:2009) which is used in the

test shall be quoted with the Euroclass

Detailed information about the test conditions and the field of application of the classification as stated in the

reaction to fire classification report shall be given in the manufacturer’s literature

4.3.15 Continuous glowing combustion

NOTE A test method is under development and the standard will be amended when this is available

5 Test methods

5.1 Sampling

Test specimens shall be taken from the same sample with a total area not less than 1 m2 and sufficient to cover the needed tests The shorter side of the sample shall not be less than 300 mm or full size of the product whichever is the smaller

If a non-flat product does not allow the measurement with the standard method, it shall be formed/shaped into flat specimens If this is not possible, a product of similar chemical and physical characteristics shall be tested instead

5.3.2 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity

Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity shall be determined in accordance with EN 12667 or EN 12939 for thick products and under the following conditions:

— at a mean temperature of (10 ± 0,30) °C;

— after conditioning in accordance with 5.2

Thermal resistance and the thermal conductivity may also be measured at mean temperatures other than

10 °C, providing that the accuracy of the relationship between temperature and thermal properties is sufficiently well documented

For products using hydrocarbon gases as blowing agents, tests shall be carried out on a specimen, only when residual cell gases have reached a level below 5 % using gas-chromatography The test method is described

in Table 6

Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity shall be measured directly at measured thickness In the event that this is not possible, they shall be determined by measurements on other thicknesses of the product providing that:

— the product is of similar chemical and physical characteristics and is produced on the same production unit;

— it can be demonstrated in accordance with EN 12939 that the thermal conductivity does not vary more that 2 % over the range of the thickness where the calculation is applied

For products with a compressive stress or a compressive strength lower than 10 kPa, the thermal resistance

and the thermal conductivity shall be determined at nominal thickness, dN, or measured thickness, whichever

is the lower

When measured thickness is used for testing of thermal resistance and thermal conductivity, the test thickness should be the smallest of the measured points on the test specimen (and not the mean) as far as possible to avoid any air gaps during testing

Table 6 — Test methods, test specimens and conditions

Dimensions in millimetres

Clause

Test method

Test specimen Length and widtha

4.2.1 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity EN 12667 or EN 12939 See EN 12667 or EN 12939 1 See c

4.2.6 Reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market See EN 13501-1 and EN 15715 See Clause 5 of EN 15715:2009

4.3.2 Dimensional stability

4.3.3 Compressive stress Compressive strength EN 826 100 × 100 3 —

4.3.4 Tensile strength and elongation in length and width

4.3.8 Water vapour transmission EN 12086 EN 12086:1997 see 6.1 in 3 Set A

— it can be demonstrated in accordance with EN 12939 that the thermal conductivity does not vary more

that 2 % over the range of the thickness where the calculation is applied

For products with a compressive stress or a compressive strength lower than 10 kPa, the thermal resistance

and the thermal conductivity shall be determined at nominal thickness, dN, or measured thickness, whichever

is the lower

When measured thickness is used for testing of thermal resistance and thermal conductivity, the test

thickness should be the smallest of the measured points on the test specimen (and not the mean) as far as

possible to avoid any air gaps during testing

Table 6 — Test methods, test specimens and conditions

Dimensions in millimetres

Clause

Test method

Test specimen Length and

4.2.1 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity EN 12667 or EN 12939 See EN 12667 or EN 12939 1 See c

4.2.6 Reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market See EN 13501-1 and EN 15715 See Clause 5 of EN 15715:2009

4.3.2 Dimensional stability

4.3.3 Compressive stress Compressive strength EN 826 100 × 100 3 —

4.3.4 Tensile strength and elongation in length and width

1A 4.3.8 Water vapour transmission EN 12086 EN 12086:1997 see 6.1 in 3 Set A

4.3.12

Width, length of preformed

Thickness of preformed

4.3.14

Reaction to fire of the product

in standardized assemblies simulating end-use applications

See EN 13501-1 and EN 15715 See Clause 6 of

EN 15715:2009

a Full-size product thickness except for 4.3.14 and except when the limits of the test methods are exceeded

b No European method available yet

c The level of remaining hydrocarbon gas should be determined with a gas chromatograph following approved laboratory methods Literature reference – S Lohmeyer, G Müller: “Determination of the cell gas amount and composition in polyurethane foams”; Journal for cooling technic and air conditioning (Kältetechnik Klimatisierung), 22nd year, volume 3, (1970), pp 291–295

6 Designation Code

A designation code for the product shall be given by the manufacturer The following shall be included except when there is no requirement for a property described in 4.3:

— The Polyethylene Foam abbreviated term PEF

— Dimensional stability under laboratory conditions DS(N)

— Dimensional stability under specified temp and humidity conditions DS(23,90) or DS(70,-)

— Compressive stress or compressive strength CS(10\Y)i

— Tensile strength perpendicular to faces Tri

— Tensile elongation in width direction TEwd

— Tensile elongation in length direction TEld

— Tensile strength in width direction TSwd

— Tensile strength in length direction TSld

— Compressibility CPi

— Practical sound absorption coefficient APi

— Weighted sound absorption coefficient AWi

Where “i” shall be used to indicate the relevant class or level or declared value and for compressive creep the

term “σc” shall be used to indicate the compressive stress and “y” to indicate the number of years

The designation code for a PolyEthylene Foam product is illustrated by the following example:

EXAMPLE PEF — EN 16069– T6 — DS(23,90)10 – CS(10)25 – MU 2000

NOTE The characteristics determined in 4.2 are not included in the designation code if a limit value (threshold value)

is given for the product

The compliance of the product with the requirements of this standard and with the stated values (including classes) shall be demonstrated by:

— Product Type Determination (PTD),

— Factory Production Control (FPC) by the manufacturer, including product assessment

If a manufacturer decides to group his products, it shall be done in accordance with EN 13172

7.2 Product Type Determination (PTD)

All characteristics defined in 4.2 and those in 4.3 if declared, shall be subject to Product Type Determination (PTD) in accordance with Annex B

For the relevant characteristics, PTD on products corresponding also to EN 14303 may be used for the purpose of PTD and Declaration of Performance (DoP) according to this standard

7.3 Factory Production Control (FPC)

The minimum frequencies of tests in the factory production control (FPC) shall be in accordance with Annex B When indirect testing is used, the correlation to direct testing shall be established in accordance with

EN 13172

For the relevant characteristics, FPC on products corresponding also to EN 14303 may be used for the purpose of FPC and DoP according to this standard."

— Compressibility CPi

— Practical sound absorption coefficient APi

— Weighted sound absorption coefficient AWi

Where “i” shall be used to indicate the relevant class or level or declared value and for compressive creep the

term “σc” shall be used to indicate the compressive stress and “y” to indicate the number of years

The designation code for a PolyEthylene Foam product is illustrated by the following example:

EXAMPLE PEF — EN 16069– T6 — DS(23,90)10 – CS(10)25 – MU 2000

NOTE The characteristics determined in 4.2 are not included in the designation code if a limit value (threshold value)

is given for the product

!

7 Assessment and Verification of the Constancy of Performance (AVCP)

7.1 General

The manufacturer or his authorized representative shall be responsible for the conformity of his product with

the requirements of this European Standard The Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance

(AVCP) shall be carried out in accordance with EN 13172 and shall be based on Product Type Determination

(PTD), Factory Production Control (FPC) by the manufacturer, including product assessment and tests on

samples taken at the factory

The compliance of the product with the requirements of this standard and with the stated values (including

classes) shall be demonstrated by:

— Product Type Determination (PTD),

— Factory Production Control (FPC) by the manufacturer, including product assessment

If a manufacturer decides to group his products, it shall be done in accordance with EN 13172

7.2 Product Type Determination (PTD)

All characteristics defined in 4.2 and those in 4.3 if declared, shall be subject to Product Type Determination

(PTD) in accordance with Annex B

For the relevant characteristics, PTD on products corresponding also to EN 14303 may be used for the

purpose of PTD and Declaration of Performance (DoP) according to this standard

7.3 Factory Production Control (FPC)

The minimum frequencies of tests in the factory production control (FPC) shall be in accordance with

Annex B When indirect testing is used, the correlation to direct testing shall be established in accordance with

EN 13172

For the relevant characteristics, FPC on products corresponding also to EN 14303 may be used for the

purpose of FPC and DoP according to this standard."

8 Marking and labelling

Products conforming to this standard shall be marked clearly, either on the product or on the label or on the packaging, with the following information:

— product name or other identifying characteristic;

— name or identifying mark and address of the manufacturer or his authorised representative;

— shift or time of production or traceability code;

— reaction to fire class of the product as placed on the market This classification shall be in accordance with 4.2.6;

If reaction to fire tests on standardised assemblies have been performed according to Clause 6 of

EN 15715:2009, then the reaction to fire classification shall be added and identified with the designation

“standardised assembly no x” after the classification This information shall be kept distinct from the Marking The number of the standardised assembly is taken from Table 5 of EN 15715:2009 Refer to the manufacturer’s literature (ML) for further information

CE-— declared thermal resistance(RD);

— declared thermal conductivity(λD);

— nominal thickness (dN);

— designation code as given in Clause 6;

— nominal length;

— nominal width;

— type of facing, if any;

— number of pieces and area in the package, as appropriate;

!

— the intended use of the polyethylene foam for insulation of buildings is given by the abbreviation ThlB."

NOTE For CE marking and labelling see ZA.3

EXAMPLE Additional voluntary information:

Any other voluntary information on the product such as:

― Reaction to fire for standardised assembly No 1, 2, 3,

― Declaration of properties in accordance with Annex E

― Voluntary marks