SIST EN 438-7:2005
(Main)High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) - Part 7: Compact laminate and HPL composite panels for internal and external wall and ceiling finishes
High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) - Part 7: Compact laminate and HPL composite panels for internal and external wall and ceiling finishes
This document specifies the health, safety and energy saving requirements for:
· Compact laminate panels/sidings for interior wall and ceiling finishes (including suspended ceilings);
· HPL composite panels/sidings for interior wall and ceiling finishes (including suspended ceilings);
· Compact laminate panels/sidings for exterior wall and ceiling finishes (including suspended ceilings);
· HPL composite panels/sidings for exterior wall and ceiling finishes (including suspended ceilings).
It also specifies methods for the evaluation of conformity of the product to the requirements, and includes requirements for marking. It covers only the HPL panels for non-structural applications, and does not cover fixing systems.
The products are intended for use as wall and ceiling finishes for internal and external applications according to the manufacturer's specifications.
The scope of this document does not cover:
a) overlaid or veneered wood-based panels where the overlay/veneer is not HPL;
b) HPL-surfaced wood-based panels intended for use as structural components. These products are covered by EN 13986 (wood-based panels for use in construction).
This document covers only characteristics related to health, safety and energy-saving. All other characteristics are covered in separate European Standards for HPL products (see aAnnex B).
b) HPL-surfaced wood-based panels intended for use as structural components. These products are covered by EN 13986 (wood-based panels for use in construction).
This European Standard covers only characteristics related to health, safety and energy-saving. All other characteristics are covered in separate European Standards for HPL products (see annex B).
Dekorative Hochdruck-Schichtpressstoffplatten (HPL) - Platten auf Basis härtbarer Harze (Schichtpressstoffe) - Teil 7: Kompaktplatten und HPL-Mehrschicht-Verbundplatten für Wand- und Deckenbekleidungen für Innen- und Außenanwendung
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Gesundheits-, Sicherheits- und Energieeinsparungsanforderungen für folgende Materialien fest:
- Kompaktplatten/ paneelen für Wand und Deckenbekleidungen für die Innenanwendung (einschließlich abgehängte Decken);
- HPL-Mehrschicht-Verbundplatten/ paneelen für Wand und Deckenbekleidungen für die Innenanwendung (einschließlich abgehängte Decken);
- Kompaktplatten/ paneelen für Wand und Deckenbekleidungen für die Außenanwendung (einschließlich abgehängte Decken);
- HPL-Mehrschicht-Verbundplatten/ paneelen für Wand und Deckenbekleidungen für die Außenanwendung (einschließlich abgehängte Decken).
Die Norm legt weiterhin die Verfahren zur Bewertung der Konformität des Produkts mit den Anforderungen fest und beinhaltet Anforderungen an die Kennzeichnung. Sie gilt nur für HPL-Platten für nicht-tragende Anwendungen und berücksichtigt keine Befestigungssysteme.
Die Produkte sind als Wand und Deckenbekleidungen für die Innen und Außenanwendung entsprechend den Spezifikationen des Herstellers vorgesehen.
Folgendes wird vom Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm nicht berücksichtigt:
a) mit Deckschicht oder Furnier versehene Platten auf Holzbasis, bei denen die Deckschicht/das Furnier kein HPL ist;
b) Platten auf Holzbasis mit HPL-Oberfläche, die zur Verwendung als tragende Bauteile vorgesehen sind. Diese Produkte sind in EN 13986 (Holzwerkstoffe zur Verwendung im Bauwesen) behandelt.
Diese Europäische Norm berücksichtigt nur Eigenschaften, die mit der Gesundheit, Sicherheit und Energieeinsparung im Zusammenhang stehen. Alle anderen Eigenschaften werden in gesonderten Europäischen Normen für HPL-Produkte behandelt (siehe Anhang B).
Stratifiés décoratifs haute pression (HPL) - Plaques a base de résines thermodurcissables (communément appelées stratifiés) - Partie 7 : Panneaux stratifiés compacts et composites HPL pour finitions des murs et plafonds intérieurs et extérieurs
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences en matiere de santé, de sécurité et d'économies d'énergie pour :
- les panneaux/revetements stratifiés compacts pour les finitions des murs et plafonds intérieurs (y compris les plafonds suspendus) ;
- les panneaux/revetements composites HPL pour les finitions des murs et plafonds intérieurs (y compris les plafonds suspendus) ;
- les panneaux/revetements stratifiés compacts pour les finitions des murs et plafonds extérieurs (y compris les plafonds suspendus) ;
- les panneaux/revetements composites HPL pour les finitions des murs et plafonds extérieurs (y compris les plafonds suspendus).
Elle spécifie également des méthodes pour l'évaluation de la conformité du produit aux exigences et inclut des exigences pour le marquage. Elle traite seulement des panneaux HPL pour usages non structuraux et ne couvre les systemes de fixation.
Les produits sont destinés a etre utilisés comme finitions de murs et de plafonds pour des applications intérieures et extérieures selon les spécifications du fabricant.
Le domaine d'application de cette norme ne couvre pas :
a) les panneaux a base de bois revetus ou plaqués lorsque le revetement/placage n'est pas du HPL ;
b) les panneaux a base de bois revetus de HPL pour usage comme éléments structuraux. Ces produits sont traités par l'EN 13986 (Panneaux a base de bois pour usage dans le bâtiment).
Cette Norme européenne traite uniquement des caractéristiques qui concernent la santé, la sécurité et les économies d'énergie. Toutes les autres caractéristiques sont traitées dans des Normes européennes séparées pour les produits HPL (voir Annexe B).
Dekorativni visokotlačni laminati (HPL) - Plošče na osnovi duromernih smol - 7. del: Kompaktni laminati in kompozitni paneli HPL za notranjo in zunanjo oblogo zidov in stropov
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) - Part 7: Compact laminate and HPL composite panels for internal and external wall and ceiling finishesStratifiés décoratifs haute pression (HPL) - Plaques a base de résines thermodurcissables (communément appelées stratifiés) - Partie 7 : Panneaux stratifiés compacts et composites HPL pour finitions des murs et plafonds intérieurs et extérieursDekorative Hochdruck-Schichtpressstoffplatten (HPL) - Platten auf Basis härtbarer Harze (Schichtpressstoffe) - Teil 7: Kompaktplatten und HPL-Mehrschicht-Verbundplatten für Wand- und Deckenbekleidungen für Innen- und AußenanwendungTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 438-7:2005SIST EN 438-7:2005en83.140.20ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 438-7:200501-maj-2005
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 438-7
January 2005 ICS 83.140.20 Supersedes EN 438-1:1991, EN 438-2:1991 English version
High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) - Part 7: Compact laminate and HPL composite panels for internal and external wall and ceiling finishes
Stratifiés décoratifs haute pression (HPL) - Plaques à base de résines thermodurcissables (communément appelées stratifiés) - Partie 7 : Panneaux stratifiés compacts et composites HPL pour finitions des murs et plafonds intérieurs et extérieurs
Dekorative Hochdruck-Schichtpressstoffplatten (HPL) - Platten auf Basis härtbarer Harze (Schichtpressstoffe) - Teil 7: Kompaktplatten und HPL-Mehrschicht-Verbundplatten für Wand- und Deckenbekleidungen für Innen- und Außenanwendung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 August 2004.
CEN 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 Central Secretariat or to any CEN 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 CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
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EN 438-7:2005 (E) 2 Contents page Foreword.3 1 Scope.4 2 Normative references.4 3 Terms and definitions.5 4 Performance characteristics.6 4.1 Conditioning of specimens.6 4.2 Reaction to fire.6 4.3 Fire resistance.7 4.4 Water vapour permeability.7 4.5 Resistance to fixings.8 4.6 Direct airborne sound insulation.8 4.7 Bonding strength.9 4.8 Flexural tensile strength.9 4.9 Thermal resistance/conductivity.9 4.10 Release of dangerous substances.9 4.11 Additional characteristics for internal use.10 4.12 Additional characteristics for external use.10 4.13 Durability.11 5 Evaluation of conformity.11 5.1 General.11 5.2 Type testing.11 5.3 Factory production control (FPC).12 6 Marking and labelling.13 Annex A (informative)
Other European Standards for HPL products.14 Annex B (normative)
Specimen mounting details for SBI fire testing.15 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives.22 Bibliography.32
EN 438-7:2005 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 438-7:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 “Plastics”, the secretariat of which is held by IBN. 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 July 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by July 2005. This document supersedes EN 438-1:1991 and EN 438-2:1991. 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 Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. This European Standard is a revision of EN 438:1991 and consists of seven parts: Part 1: Introduction and general information; Part 2: Determination of properties; Part 3: Classification and specifications for laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for bonding to supporting substrates; Part 4: Classification and specifications for Compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater; Part 5: Classification and specifications for flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for bonding to supporting substrates; Part 6: Classification and specifications for Exterior-grade Compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater; Part 7: Compact laminate and HPL composite panels for internal and external wall and ceiling finishes. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
EN 438-7:2005 (E) 4 1 Scope This document specifies the health, safety and energy saving requirements for: • Compact laminate panels/sidings for interior wall and ceiling finishes (including suspended ceilings); • HPL composite panels/sidings for interior wall and ceiling finishes (including suspended ceilings); • Compact laminate panels/sidings for exterior wall and ceiling finishes (including suspended ceilings); • HPL composite panels/sidings for exterior wall and ceiling finishes (including suspended ceilings). It also specifies methods for the evaluation of conformity of the product to the requirements, and includes requirements for marking. It covers only the HPL panels for non-structural applications, and does not cover fixing systems. The products are intended for use as wall and ceiling finishes for internal and external applications according to the manufacturer’s specifications. The scope of this document does not cover: a) overlaid or veneered wood-based panels where the overlay/veneer is not HPL; b) HPL-surfaced wood-based panels intended for use as structural components. These products are covered by EN 13986 (wood-based panels for use in construction). This document covers only characteristics related to health, safety and energy-saving. All other characteristics are covered in separate European Standards for HPL products (see Annex B). 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 438-1:2005, High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) — Part 1: Introduction and general information. EN 438-2:2005, High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) — Part 2: Determination of properties. EN 438-3, High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) — Part 3: Classification and specifications for laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for bonding to supporting substrates. EN 438-4:2005, High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) — Part 4: Classification and specifications for Compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater. EN 438-6:2005, High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) — Part 6: Classification and specifications for Exterior-grade Compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater. EN 717-1, Wood-based panels — Determination of formaldehyde release — Part 1: Formaldehyde emission by the chamber method. EN 717-2, Wood-based panels — Determination of formaldehyde release — Part 2: Formaldehyde release by the gas analysis method.
EN 438-7:2005 (E) 5 EN 12524, Building materials and products — Hygrothermal properties — Tabulated design values. EN 12664, Thermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods — Dry and moist products of medium and low thermal resistance. EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests. EN 13501-2, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 2: Classification using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services). EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Building products excluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item. EN 13986, Wood-based panels for use in construction — Characteristics, evaluation of conformity and marking. EN ISO 140-3, Acoustics — Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements — Part 3: Laboratory measurements of airborne sound insulation of building elements (ISO 140-3:1995). EN ISO 178, Plastics — Determination of flexural properties (ISO 178:2001). EN ISO 354, Acoustics — Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room (ISO 354:2003). EN ISO 717-1, Acoustics — Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements — Part 1: Airborne sound insulation (ISO 717-1:1996). EN ISO 1183-1:2004, Plastics — Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics — Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method (ISO 1183-1:2004). EN ISO 11654, Acoustics — Sound absorbers for use in buildings — Rating of sound absorption (ISO 11654:1997). EN ISO 12572, Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of water vapour transmission properties (ISO 12572:2001). ISO 13894-1:2000, High-pressure decorative laminates — Composite elements — Part 1: Test methods. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 438-1:2005 and the following apply 3.1 Compact laminate panel panels of high-pressure laminate supplied in thicknesses of 2 mm and greater. Panels may be supplied in the form of large sheets (i.e. the full manufactured size), or smaller cut-to-size panels or sidings 3.2 HPL composite panel composite panel produced by adhesively bonding high-pressure decorative laminate sheet material to one or both sides of a substrate. Panels may be supplied in the form of large sheets (i.e. the full manufactured size), or smaller cut-to-size panels or sidings 3.3 substrate of the composite panel board to which the high-pressure decorative laminate is bonded.
EN 438-7:2005 (E) 6 The substrate can be a wood based product (e.g. particleboard or fibreboard), a mineral board (e.g. calcium silicate), an expanded honeycomb, a metal sheet or plastic material, or organic or inorganic foams 4 Performance characteristics 4.1 Conditioning of specimens Unless otherwise stated, all specimens shall be conditioned for at least 72 h at (23 ± 2) °C and relative humidity (50 ± 5) % prior to testing. 4.2 Reaction to fire 4.2.1 General Reaction to fire applies only for panels/sidings intended for end uses on walls/ceilings subject to reaction to fire regulations. For reaction to fire testing of Compact and composite panels, the classification of the thinnest product tested is valid for all thicker panels of the same type. However, testing of thicker panels may be used to prove a better classification. 4.2.2 Specimen preparation Preparation of the test specimens shall be in accordance with the specified test method. For the SBI test according to EN 13823, the specimens shall be mounted as defined in Annex B. 4.2.3 Requirement Interior grade non-flame retardant HPL panels are considered to be Classified Without Further Testing (CWFT) in the classes shown in Table 1. For products other than those covered by the CWFT Decision, or where the manufacturer seeks a higher class, the product shall be tested and classified according to EN 13501-1 and the resulting class and sub-class shall be declared.
EN 438-7:2005 (E) 7 Table 1 — Reaction to fire classes for high-pressure decorative laminate panels Classified Without Further Testing (CWFT) High-pressure decorative laminate panels a Product detail Minimum density (kg/m3) Minimum overall thickness (mm) Class b(excluding floorings) Interior grade non-FR Compact HPL panels c Compact HPL meeting EN 438-4, Type CGS 1 350 6 D-s2,d0
Interior grade non-FR HPL composite panels with wood-based substrates c Composite panels comprising non-FR grade HPL meeting the requirements of EN 438-3, adhesively bonded to both sides of non-FR grade wood-based core of minimum thickness 12 mm complying with EN 13986, using PVAc or thermosetting adhesive at an application rate of 60 g/m2 to 120 g/m2.
Wood-based core minimum density 600. HPL minimum density 1 350.
12 mm wood-based core with HPL ≥ 0,5 mm bonded to both sides
D-s2,d0 a Either directly fixed (i.e. with no air gap) to a material having a reaction to fire class of A2-s1,d0 or better and a density of at least 600 kg/m3; or mounted on a timber or metal batten support frame, with a non-ventilated (i.e. void open only at the top) air gap of at least 30 mm, the reverse face of the cavity so formed having a reaction to fire classification of A2-s2,d0 or better. b Classes as provided for in Commission Decision 2000/147/EC Annex Table 1. c Complying with this standard.
4.3 Fire resistance 4.3.1 General Fire resistance applies only for panels intended for end-uses subject to resistance to fire regulations, and where the panel is intended to contribute to fire resistance. 4.3.2 Specimen preparation The product tested shall be mounted in a manner representative of the end-use conditions. 4.3.3 Requirement The product shall be tested and classified according to EN 13501-2, and the resulting class or classes with the corresponding end use(s) shall be declared. 4.4 Water vapour permeability 4.4.1 General Water vapour permeability applies only for panels intended for end uses on walls subject to water vapour permeability regulations, and where the panel is intended to contribute to water vapour resistance. 4.4.2 Requirement The water vapour permeability shall either be determined as water vapour resistance factor according to EN ISO 12572, or taken from Table 2.
EN 438-7:2005 (E) 8 Table 2 — Water vapour permeability values Water vapour resistance factor a Panel Density Wet cup µ Dry cup µ Compact HPL 1 350 kg/m3 110 250
HPL particleboard composite panel Substrate density 300 kg/m3 Substrate density 600 kg/m3 Substrate density 900 kg/m3 10 15 20 50 50 50
HPL fibreboard composite panel Substrate density 400 kg/m3 Substrate density 600 kg/m3 Substrate density 800 kg/m3 5 12 20 10 20 30 a Linear interpolation for intermediate density values is permitted.
4.5 Resistance to fixings Resistance to fixings shall be determined as resistance to axial withdrawal of wood screws from the panel face (face screw-holding) according to ISO 13894-1:2000, test method 15, or in the case of Compact panels taken from Table 3. When testing Compact panels a pilot hole, with a diameter 0,5 mm less than the nominal screw size, shall be pre-drilled before inserting the screw. Table 3 — Resistance to fixings – values for Compact panels Compact panel thickness (mm) Screw holding value (Newtons) 2 250 4 1 000 6 2 000 8 3 000 ≥ 10 4 000
4.6 Direct airborne sound insulation 4.6.1 General Direct airborne sound insulation applies for panels intended for uses in walls/ceilings subject to acoustic insulation regulations, and where the panel is intended to contribute to sound insulation. Compact panels/sidings and composite panels/sidings are used most of the time as a component of a building element. The acoustic performance is relevant for the building element of which the panel is a part.
EN 438-7:2005 (E) 9 4.6.2 Requirement If the building element including Compact or composite panels is to be tested for airborne sound insulation, then it shall be tested in accordance with EN ISO 140-3 and rated in accordance with EN ISO 717-1. 4.7 Bonding strength 4.7.1 General Bonding strength applies only for wood-based HPL composite panels/sidings. 4.7.2 Requirement The bonding strength of wood-based HPL composite panels/sidings shall be determined as surface bond strength according to ISO 13894-1:2000, test method 9, and the result shall be declared. 4.8 Flexural tensile strength 4.8.1 General Flexural tensile strength is applicable only to panels intended for use in suspended ceilings. 4.8.2 Requirement The flexural tensile strength of HPL composite panels for suspended ceilings shall be determined as surface bond strength according to ISO 13894-1:2000, test method 9. The result(s) shall be declared. For Compact panels it shall be determined as flexural strength and flexural modulus of elasticity, measured in the transverse direction according to EN ISO 178, at a machine crosshead speed of 2 mm/min. The results shall comply with the corresponding requirements of EN 438-4:2005, Table 2 for interior use, and
EN 438-6:2005, Table 2 for exterior use, and shall be declared as pass results. 4.9 Thermal resistance/conductivity 4.9.1 General Thermal resistance/conductivity applies only for panels intended for end uses on walls/ceilings subject to thermal insulation regulations, and where the panel is intended to contribute to the thermal insulation. 4.9.2 Requirement The thermal conductivity shall be determined in accordance with EN 12664 and the result shall be declared, or it shall be calculated from data taken from EN 12524, where the conductivity of the HPL part of the product shall be taken to be 0,3 W/(m K). 4.10 Release of dangerous substances 4.10.1 Content of pentachlorophenol 4.10.1.1 General Content of pentachlorophenol applies only for wood-based HPL composite panels/sidings.
EN 438-7:2005 (E) 10 4.10.1.2 Requirement HPL does not contain PCP. Wood-based substrates normally contain less than 5 ppm of pentachlorophenol. If the substrate contains more than 5 × 10-6 (ppm) then it shall be declared by the manufacturer of the composite panel. 4.11 Additional characteristics for internal use 4.11.1 Release of formaldehyde Formaldehyde emission levels from HPL Compact laminate panels comply with Class E1 requirements without the need for testing. In the case of HPL wood-based composite panels, if the substrate complies with Class E1 requirements, then the complete panel shall be accepted as meeting Class E1 without the need for testing. For initial type testing of HPL wood-based composite panels the release of formaldehyde shall be determined according to EN 717-1 and the result shall be declared in terms of formaldehyde class as defined in Table 4. For factory production control purposes formaldehyde emission may be determined in accordance with EN 717-2, applying the appropriate values from Table 4. Table 4 — Release of formaldehyde limit values
EN 717-1 requirement EN 717-2 requirement Class E1 ≤ 0,13 mg/m3 air ≤ 3,5 mg/m2 h Class E2 > 0,13 mg/m3 air > 3,5 to ≤ 8,0 mg/m2 h NOTE
For established products, initial type testing may also be done on the basis of existing data from tests carried out in accordance with EN 120 or EN 717-2, either from factory production control or from external inspection.
4.11.2 Sound absorption 4.11.2.1 General Sound absorption applies only for panels intended to be used for acoustical absorbent purposes, and where the panel is intended to contribute to sound absorption. Compact panels/sidings and composite panels/sidings are used most of the time as a component of building element. The acoustic performance is relevant for the building element of which the panel is a part. 4.11.2.2 Requirement If the building element including Compact or composite panels is to be tested for sound absorption, then it shall be tested in accordance with EN ISO 354 and rated in accordance with EN ISO 11654. 4.12 Additional characteristics for external use The thermal shock resistance shall be determined as resistance to climatic shock according to EN 438-2:2005, Test method 19. Compact laminate panels shall comply with the requirement specified for a ‘Pass’ result specified in EN 438-6.
EN 438-7:2005 (E) 11 4.13 Durability 4.13.1 Compact laminate panels/sidings for internal use The durability of Compact laminate panels/sidings for internal use shall be demonstrated by testing the following properties: immersion in boiling water in accordance with EN 438-2:2005, Test method 12, and density in accordance with EN ISO 1183-1:2004, Test method A. Compact laminate panels shall comply with the requirements for a ‘Pass’ result specified in EN 438-4. 4.13.2 Compact laminate panels/sidings for external use The durability of Compact laminate panels/sidings for external use shall be demonstrated by testing the following properties: resistance to wet conditions in accordance with EN 438-2:2005, Test method 15, and density in accordance with EN ISO 1183-1:2004, Test method A. Compact laminate panels shall comply with the requirements for a ‘Pass’ result specified in EN 438-6. 4.13.3 HPL composite panels/sidings for internal use The durability of HPL composite panels/sidings for internal use shall be demonstrated by testing the following properties and declaring the results: glue-line quality in accordance with ISO 13894-1:2000, test method 8, resistance to elevated temperature in accordance with ISO 13894-1:2000, test method 12, and water resistance in accordance with ISO 13894-1:2000, test method 19. 4.13.4 HPL composite panels/sidings for external use The durability of HPL composite panels/sidings for external use shall be demonstrated by testing the following properties and declaring the results: glue-line quality in accordance with ISO 13894-1:2000, test method 8, resistance to elevated temperature in accordance with ISO 13894-1:2000, test method 12, and resistance to wet conditions in accordance with EN 438-2:2005, Test method 15. 5 Evaluation of conformity 5.1 General The compliance of a wall or ceiling panel/siding with the requirements of this standard and with the stated values or classes shall be demonstrated by: - initial type testing; - factory production control by the manufacturer, including product assessment. Products may be grouped into families where it is considered that a characteristic (or characteristics) is (are) common to all products within the family. 5.2 Type testing 5.2.1 Initial type testing Initial type testing shall be performed, to demonstrate conformity with this document, for each product type and for every significant change to a product type that may affect the performance of the product in relation to the requirements of this document. Test results or a declaration of conformity from a material (e.g. particleboard) supplier may be used to show compliance without additional testing. Changes in colour, pattern, surface texture and panel size are not considered to be significant changes.
EN 438-7:2005 (E) 12 Tests previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this document (same product, characteristic(s), test method, sampling procedure, system of attestation of conformity, etc.) may be taken into account. All characteristics in Clause 4 which are applicable to the product and the end use shall be subject to initial type testing. Whenever a change occurs in the raw material or the production process which would change significantly one or more of the characteristics, the type tests shall be repeated for the appropriate characteristic(s). 5.2.2 Sampling One or more panels (as required by the specified test methods) taken at random from normal production shall be used for initial type testing. In the case of Compact panels (for all characteristics except reaction to fire), testing of the thinnest and thickest laminates of the same type is sufficient to cover all intermediate thicknesses. For each characteristic, the lower performance achieved would apply. In the case of HPL composite panels (for all characteristics except reaction to fire), testing of the thinnest and thickest panels of the same composite construction (i.e. the same laminate type, adhesive type and substrate type) is sufficient to cover all intermediate thicknesses. For each characteristic, the lower performance achieved would apply. For reaction to fire see 4.2.1. The results of all type tests shall be recorded and held by the manufacturer for at least five years. 5.3 Factory production control (FPC) 5.3.1 General The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products placed on the market conform with the stated performance characteristics. The FPC system shall consist of procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or assessments, and the use of the results to control incoming materials or components, equipment, the production process and the product. An FPC system conforming with the requirements of EN ISO 9001, and made specific to the requirements of this standard, is considered to satisfy the above requirements. The results of inspections, tests or assessments requiring action shall be recorded, as shall any action taken. The action to be taken when control values or criteria are not met shall be recorded. 5.3.2 Equipment All weighing, measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated and regularly inspected according to documented procedures, frequencies and criteria. 5.3.3 Raw materials and components The specifications of all incoming raw materials and components shall be documented, as shall the inspection scheme for ensuring their conformity.
EN 438-7:2005 (E) 13 5.3.4 Product testing and evaluation The manufacturer shall establish procedures to ensure that the stated values of all the characteristics are maintained. The characteristics, and the me
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