This European Standard specifies the characteristics for factory made calcium silicate products with or without lamination or coating which are used for the thermal insulation of buildings.
Calcium silicate insulation material comprising hydrated calcium silicate, normally reinforced by incorporated fibres. The main crystal phases are Xonotlite, Tobermorite with or without Wollastonite.
The products are manufactured in the form of boards, segments and prefabricated ware.
The standard covers multi-layered CS products.
This European Standard describes product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity, marking and labelling.
This European Standard does not specify the required level or class of a given property that shall be achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The levels required for a given application can be found in regulations and invitations to tender.
This European Standard is not valid for products with a declared thermal conductivity greater than 0,075 W/(mK) at 10 °C.
This European Standard does not cover aerated concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete, mineral foam insulating products and sand-lime bricks as well as in situ insulation products and products intended to be used for the insulation of the building equipment and industrial installations.

Wärmedämmstoffe für Gebäude - Werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus Calciumsilikat (CS) - Spezifikation

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus Calciumsilikat mit und ohne Laminierung oder Beschichtung fest, die zur Wärmedämmung von Gebäuden genutzt werden.
Calciumsilikat-Dämmstoffe sind Dämmstoffe, die hydratisiertes Calciumsilikat enthalten und üblicherweise durch Fasern verstärkt sind. Die Hauptkristallphasen sind Xonotlit und Tobermorit mit oder ohne Wollastonit.
Die Produkte werden in Form von Platten, Segmenten und vorgefertigten Produkten hergestellt.
Diese Norm deckt mehrschichtige CS-Produkte ab.
Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt Produktmerkmale und enthält Verfahren zur Prüfung, Konformitäts-bewertung sowie Kennzeichnung und Etikettierung.
Diese Europäische Norm legt nicht die Stufe bzw. Klasse einer gegebenen Eigenschaft fest, die ein Produkt erreichen muss, damit in einer bestimmten Anwendung seine Gebrauchstauglichkeit nachgewiesen ist. Die für eine gegebene Anwendung erforderlichen Stufen können Verordnungen und Ausschreibungen entnommen werden.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Produkte mit einem Nennwert der Wärmeleitfähigkeit von mehr als 0,075 W/(m·K) bei 10 °C.
Diese Europäische Norm deckt Folgendes nicht ab: Porenbeton, autoklavierten Porenbeton, dämmende Produkte aus Mineralschaum und Kalksandsteinziegel sowie vor Ort eingebaute Wärmedämmstoffe und Produkte für die Wärmedämmung der technischen Gebäudeausrüstung und betriebstechnischer Anlagen in der Industrie.

Produits isolants thermiques pour le bâtiment - Produits manufacturés en silicate de calcium (CS) - Spécifications

Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques des produits manufacturés en silicate de calcium (SC), laminés ou non, avec ou sans enduit de finition, destinés à être utilisés pour l’isolation thermique des bâtiments.
Le présent document est applicable aux matériaux dont les principales phases cristallines sont la xonotlite et la tobermorite avec ou sans wollastonite.
Le présent document est applicable aux produits fabriqués sous forme de panneaux, de segments et de marchandises préfabriquées.
Le présent document est applicable aux produits multicouches SC.
Les produits couverts par le présent document peuvent être utilisés dans les toitures, les murs, les plafonds et les planchers.
Le présent document spécifie les modes opératoires d'évaluation et de vérification de la constance des performances (EVCP) des caractéristiques de produits en silicate de calcium (SC) manufacturés.
Le présent document ne couvre pas :
-   les produits destinés à être utilisés pour l’isolation d’équipements de bâtiment et d’installations industrielles ;
-   les produits destinés à être utilisés pour les ouvrages de génie civil ;
-   les produits ayant une conductivité thermique déclarée supérieure à 0,078 W/(mK) à 10 °C ;
-   les produits isolants en béton cellulaire, en béton cellulaire autoclavé ou en mousse minérale, et les briques silico-calcaires ;
-   les produits isolants in situ.

Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za stavbe - Industrijsko izdelani proizvodi iz kalcijevih silikatov (CS) - Specifikacija

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za stavbe - Industrijsko izdelani proizvodi iz kalcijevih silikatov (CS) - SpecifikacijaWärmedämmstoffe für Gebäude - Werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus Calciumsilicat (CS) - SpezifikationProduits isolants thermiques pour le bâtiment - Produits manufacturés en silicate de calcium (CS) - SpécificationThermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made calcium silicate (CS) products - Specification91.100.60Thermal and sound insulating materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:prEN 16977oSIST prEN 16977:2016en,fr,de01-junij-2016oSIST prEN 16977:2016SLOVENSKI

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prEN 16977:2016 (E) 2 Contents Page European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 5 3 Terms, definitions, symbols, units and abbreviated terms ............................................................. 6 3.1 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 6 3.2 Symbols, units and abbreviated terms .................................................................................................... 8 4 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................... 9 4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 4.2 For all applications ...................................................................................................................................... 10 4.2.1 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity .................................................................................. 10 4.2.2 Length, width and thickness..................................................................................................................... 10 4.2.3 Squareness ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 4.2.4 Flatness ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 4.2.5 Reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market ................................................................ 11 4.2.6 Durability characteristics ......................................................................................................................... 11 4.3 For specific applications ............................................................................................................................ 11 4.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 4.3.2 Dimensional stability .................................................................................................................................. 12 4.3.3 Compressive stress or compressive strength .................................................................................... 12 4.3.4 Water absorption ......................................................................................................................................... 12 4.3.5 Water vapour transmission...................................................................................................................... 13 4.3.6 Release of dangerous substances ........................................................................................................... 13 4.3.7 Sound absorption ......................................................................................................................................... 13 4.3.8 Continuous glowing combustion ............................................................................................................ 13 4.3.9 Reaction to fire of the product in standardized assemblies simulating end use application ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 5 Test methods ................................................................................................................................................. 14 5.1 Sampling .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 5.2 Conditioning ................................................................................................................................................... 14 5.3 Testing .............................................................................................................................................................. 14 5.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 5.3.2 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity .................................................................................. 14 6 Designation code .......................................................................................................................................... 16 7 Assessment and Verification of the Constancy of Performance (AVCP) ................................... 17 7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 17 7.2 Product Type Determination (PTD) ...................................................................................................... 17 7.3 Factory Production Control (FPC) .......................................................................................................... 17 8 Marking and labelling ................................................................................................................................. 17 Annex A (normative)

Determination of the declared values of thermal resistance and thermal conductivity ................................................................................................................................... 19 A.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 19 A.2 Input data ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 A.3 Declared values ............................................................................................................................................. 19 oSIST prEN 16977:2016

prEN 16977:2016 (E) 3 A.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 19 A.3.2 Case where thermal resistance and thermal conductivity are declared .................................. 20 A.3.3 Case where thermal resistance alone is declared ............................................................................. 20 Annex B (normative)

Product Type Determination (PTD) and Factory Production Control (FPC) .................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Annex C (normative)

CS multi-layered insulation products ........................................................................ 25 C.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 25 C.2 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 25 C.2.1 For all applications....................................................................................................................................... 25 C.2.2 For specific applications ............................................................................................................................ 26 C.3 Test methods .................................................................................................................................................. 26 C.4 Evaluation of conformity ........................................................................................................................... 26 Annex D (informative)

Additional properties ................................................................................................... 27 D.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 27 D.1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 27 D.1.2 Apparent density .......................................................................................................................................... 27 D.1.3 Bending strength .......................................................................................................................................... 27 D.1.4 Short-term water absorption ................................................................................................................... 27 Annex E (normative)

Determination of the thermal conductivity in relation to moisture content .............................................................................................................................................................. 29 Annex ZA (informative)

Relationship of this European Standard with Regulation (EU) No.305/2011 .................................................................................................................................................. 31 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics ........................................................................................................ 31 ZA.2 Systems of Assessment and verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) ..................... 33 ZA.3 Assignment of AVCP tasks ......................................................................................................................... 33 Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 37

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prEN 16977:2016 (E) 4 European foreword This document (prEN 16977:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 88 “Thermal insulating materials and products”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry. 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 Regulation No 305/2011. For relationship with EU Regulation No 305/2011, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. oSIST prEN 16977:2016

prEN 16977:2016 (E) 5 1 Scope This draft European Standard specifies the requirements for factory made calcium silicate products with or without lamination or coating which are used for the thermal insulation of buildings. Calcium silicate products have also the capability to regulate air moisture in building rooms, which means to absorb moisture from the air and opposite to give the moisture back to the room due to the capillarity of the product. Calcium silicate insulation material comprising hydrated calcium silicate, normally reinforced by incorporated fibres. The main crystal phases are Xonotlite, Tobermorite with or without Wollastonite. The products are manufactured in the form of boards, segments and prefabricated ware. This draft European Standard describes product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity, marking and labelling. This draft European Standard does not specify the required level or class of a given property that shall be achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The levels required for a given application can be found in regulations and invitations to tender. This draft European Standard is not valid for products with declared thermal resistance lower than 0,13 m2 K/W or a declared thermal conductivity greater than 0,075 W/(mK) at 10 °C. This draft European Standard does not cover aerated concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete, mineral foam insulating products and sand-lime bricks as well as in situ insulation products and products intended to be used for the insulation of the building equipment and industrial installations. 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 826:2013, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compression behaviour EN 1604, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions EN 1607, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to faces EN 12086:1997, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of water vapour transmission properties 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 oSIST prEN 16977:2016

prEN 16977:2016 (E) 6 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 13820, Thermal insulating materials for building applications — Determination of organic content 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 ISO 354, Acoustics — Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room (ISO 354) EN ISO 1182, Reaction to fire tests for 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 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 15148, Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of water absorption coefficient by partial immersion (ISO 15148) 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 calcium silicate insulation material comprising hydrated calcium silicate, normally reinforced by incorporating fibres 3.1.2 level value which is the upper or lower limit of a requirement and given by the declared value of the characteristic concerned oSIST prEN 16977:2016

prEN 16977:2016 (E) 7 3.1.3 class combination of two levels of the same property between which the performance will fall 3.1.4 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: Boards are usually thinner than slabs. Boards and slabs can also be supplied in tapered form. 3.1.5 segment rigid or semi-rigid insulation product for application to large diameter cylindrical or spherical equipment 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

3.1.10 production lot definite quantity produced per maximum 24 h of some commodity manufactured or produced under conditions which are presumed uniform 3.1.11 production line assemblage of equipment that produces products using a continuous process

3.1.12 production unit assemblage of equipment that produces products using a discontinuous process

Note 1 to entry: For PTD and FPC, units using the same process in one factory. oSIST prEN 16977:2016

prEN 16977:2016 (E) 8 3.2 Symbols, units and abbreviated terms For the purposes of this document, the following symbols and units apply.

is the coefficient describing the influence of moisture on the thermal conductivity

– p is the practical sound absorption coefficient – w is the weighted sound absorption coefficient – b is the width mm d is the thickness mm dN is the nominal thickness of the product mm l is the length mm b is the relative change in width % d is the relative change in thickness % l is the relative change in length % k is a factor related to the number of test results available –

is the thermal conductivity W/(m„K)

90/90 is a 90 % fractile with a confidence level of 90 % for the thermal conductivity W/(m„K) D is the declared thermal conductivity W/(m„K) mean is the mean thermal conductivity W/(m„K) 10,dry is the thermal conductivity in the dry state W/(m„K) U is the design thermal conductivity W/(m„K) m23,dry is the mass of specimen in the dry state at 23 °C kg m23,50 is the mass of specimen at 23 °C and 50 % relative humidity kg

is the water vapour diffusion resistance factor – RD is the declared thermal resistance m2„K/W R90/90 is the 90 % fractile with a confidence level of 90 % for the thermal resistance m2„K/W RU is the design thermal resistance m2„K/W Sb is the deviation from squareness on length and width mm/m Sd is the deviation from squareness on thickness mm/m Smax is the deviation from flatness mm sR is the estimate of the standard deviation of the thermal resistance m2„K/W s is the estimate of the standard deviation of the thermal conductivity W/(m„K) oSIST prEN 16977:2016

prEN 16977:2016 (E) 9 b is the bending strength kPa m is the compressive strength kPa 10 is the compressive stress at 10 % deformation kPa u23,50 is the moisture content by mass at 23 °C and 50 % relative humidity kg/kg Wp is the short-term water absorption by partial immersion kg/m2 Z is the water vapour resistance m2„h„Pa/mg Ww is the water absorption coefficient kg/(m2 h0,5) CS(10\Y) is the symbol of the declared level for compressive stress or compressive strength DS(70,-) is the symbol of the declared value for dimensional stability under specified temperature conditions DS(23,90) or DS(70,90) is the symbol of the declared value for dimensional stability under specified temperature and relative humidity conditions 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 MU is the symbol of the declared value for water vapour diffusion resistance factor WA is the symbol of the declared value of water absorption coefficient Abbreviated terms used in this standard: AVCP is Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance

CS is Calcium Silicate DoP is Declaration of Performance FPC is Factory Production Control

NPD is No Performance Declared PTD is Product Type Determination RtF is Reaction to Fire ThIB is Thermal Insulation for Buildings 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 insulation products additional requirements are given in Annex C. One test result for a product property is the average of the measured values on the numbers of test specimens given in Table 5. NOTE Information on additional properties is given in Annex D. oSIST prEN 16977:2016

prEN 16977:2016 (E) 10 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 and in accordance with 5.2, 5.3.2 and Annex E. 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 declared values are to be given for a moisture content equal to that of the material when it has reached the equilibrium with the air at 23 °C and relative humidity of 50 %; — 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, D, shall be declared where possible. Where appropriate, for products of non-uniform thickness (e.g. for sloped and tapered products) only the thermal conductivity, D, shall be declared; — the declared thermal resistance, RD, and declared thermal conductivity, D, 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, 90/90, shall be rounded upwards to the nearest 0,001 W/(m„K) and declared as D in levels with steps of 0,001 W/(m„K); — the declared thermal resistance, RD, shall be calculated from the nominal thickness, dN, and the corresponding thermal conductivity, 90/90, unless measured directly; — the statistical value of thermal resistance, R90/90, when calculated from the nominal thickness, dN, and the corresponding thermal conductivity, 90/90, 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. U and RU (design values) may be determined with reference to EN ISO 10456. 4.2.2 Length, width and thickness Length, l, width, b, and thickness, d, shall be determined in accordance with EN 822 and EN 823. No test result shall deviate from the declared values by more than the tolerance given in Table 1. oSIST prEN 16977:2016

prEN 16977:2016 (E) 11 Table 1 — Dimensional tolerances Form of delivery Length Width Thickness Board ±3 mm or ±3 mm or + 3 mm ±0,4 % a ±0,4 % a – 2 mm a Whichever gives the greatest numerical tolerance.

4.2.3 Squareness Deviation from squareness of boards, Sb and Sd, shall be determined in accordance with EN 824. The deviation from squareness of boards on length and width, Sb, shall not exceed 6 mm/m and the deviation from squareness of boards on thickness, Sd, shall not exceed 2 mm. 4.2.4 Flatness Deviation from flatness, Smax, shall be determined in accordance with EN 825 for boards. The deviation from flatness, Smax, shall not exceed 6 mm. 4.2.5 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 1 This classification is compulsory and always included in the CE Marking label. Manufacturers declaring Euroclass A1 without further test shall demonstrate by testing in accordance with EN 13820 that the products do not contain more than 1,0 % by weight of organic matter.

NOTE 2 The Commission Decision 96/603/EC of 4 October 1996, amended by the Commission Decisions 2000/605/EC of 26 September 2000 and 2003/424/EG of 6 June 2003, gives the list of products to be considered as reaction to fire class Euroclass A1 without the need for testing. 4.2.6 Durability characteristics 4.2.6.1 General The appropriate durability characteristics have been considered and are covered in 4.2.6.2 and 4.2.6.3. 4.2.6.2 Durability of reaction to fire against ageing/degradation

The reaction to fire performance of CS products does not change with time.

4.2.6.3 Durability of thermal resistance and thermal conductivity against ageing/degradation The thermal conductivity of CS products does not change with time.

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. oSIST prEN 16977:2016

prEN 16977:2016 (E) 12 4.3.2 Dimensional stability Dimensional stability under specified temperature or under specified temperature and relative humidity conditions shall be determined in accordance with EN 1604. The test shall be carried out for the conditions given in Table 2lb, and the relative d, shall not exceed the values given in Table 2. Table 2 — Dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions Designation Condition Test method Requirement l and b % thickness, d % DS(70,-) 48 h, 70 °C EN 1604 1 1 DS(23,90) 48 h, 23 °C, 90 % R.H. EN 1604 1 1 DS(70,90) 48 h, 70 °C, 90 % R.H. EN 1604 1 1 The tests DS(70,-) and DS(23,90) do not need to be performed when the test DS(70,9

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