SIST EN ISO 14451-8:2013

Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 8: Requirements for igniters (ISO 14451-8:2013)

ISO 14451-8:2013 specifies the types and order of tests to be applied to the igniter and sets out the acceptance criteria and means of categorization.
ISO 14451-8:2013 applies to type tests.
ISO 14451-8:2013 is not applicable to articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.

Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Fahrzeuge - Teil 8: Anforderungen an Anzünder (ISO 14451-8:2013)

Die vorliegende Norm gibt die Arten und die Reihenfolge der anzuwendenden Prüfverfahren für Anzünder an
und legt die entsprechenden Bewertungskriterien fest.

Articles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques pour véhicules - Partie 8: Exigences relatives aux allumeurs (ISO 14451-8:2013)

L'ISO 14451-8:2013 spécifie les types et l'ordre des essais à réaliser sur les allumeurs et établit les critères d'acceptation correspondants et les règles de classement en catégorie.
Elle est applicable aux essais de type.
Elle n'est pas applicable aux articles contenant des explosifs militaires ou des substances explosives commerciales, à l'exception de la poudre noire ou de la composition lumineuse.

Pirotehnični izdelki - Pirotehnični izdelki za vozila - 8. del: Zahteve za vžigalno napravo (ISO 14451-8:2013)

Ta del standarda ISO 14451 določa vrste in zaporedje preskusov za uporabo pri vžigalnih napravah ter navaja merila sprejemljivosti in načine kategorizacije zadevnih naprav. Ta del standarda ISO 14451 se uporablja za tipske preskuse. Ta del standarda ISO 14451 se ne uporablja za izdelke, ki vsebujejo vojaški eksploziv ali tržne eksplozivne sestavine, razen črnega smodnika ali bliskovnega praška.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 24-Jun-2011
• Publication Date: 14-Apr-2013
• ICS: 43.040.80 - Crash protection and restraint systems
• ICS: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks
• Technical Committee: IEKS - Explosives
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 27-Mar-2013
• Due Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Completion Date: 15-Apr-2013
• Directive: 2007/23/EC - Directive 2007/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles
• Directive: 2013/29/EU - Directive 2013/29/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pyrotechnic articles (recast)
• Mandate: M/416 - Standardization mandate assigned to CEN concerning pyrotechnic articles
• Ref Project: EN ISO 14451-8:2013 - Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 8: Requirements and categorization for igniters (ISO 14451-8:2013)

Overview

SIST EN ISO 14451-8:2013 is an internationally recognized standard specifying the requirements and categorization for igniters used in pyrotechnic articles for vehicles. Developed by CEN in collaboration with ISO technical committees, this part of the ISO 14451 series focuses exclusively on igniters, detailing the types, sequencing of tests, acceptance criteria, and classification methods. The standard applies to type testing and excludes pyrotechnic articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents, except for black powder or flash compositions.

This standard plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance consistency of igniters, which are pivotal components in automotive safety systems such as airbags and seatbelt pretensioners.

Key Topics

• Test Procedures: SIST EN ISO 14451-8:2013 mandates a comprehensive set of tests based on ISO 14451-2:2013 to verify igniter performance and safety. Key tests include:

  • Vibration and Temperature Test: Confirms igniters do not prematurely ignite or leak pyrotechnic composition under mechanical and thermal stress.
  • Thermal Humidity Cycling Test: Verifies igniter robustness against environmental temperature and moisture variations without unintended ignition.
  • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Test: Ensures igniters resist accidental ignition from static electricity.
  • Igniter Function Test: Checks ignition performance aligns with manufacturer-specified thresholds for reliability.
  • Tank Test: Assesses igniter integrity and controlled fragmentation behavior.
  • Functioning Test: Evaluates igniter operation and fragmentation while lying on the floor to simulate realistic conditions.

• Acceptance Criteria: Each test defines stringent acceptance requirements, such as no unintended ignition or leakage, and controlled fragmentation only within specified parameters.

• Design Verification and Documentation: Comprehensive documentation per ISO 14451-2 ensures design traceability and conformity.

• Categorization: Igniters are classified into two categories based on hazard levels:

  • Category P1 (Low Hazard): Igniters whose fragments impact no further than 15 meters from the initial location during tests.
  • Category P2 (Specialist Use): Igniters failing the P1 distance criterion, requiring specialized handling.

• Test Matrix: The standard provides a detailed test matrix mapping the sequence and samples for testing various conditions, ensuring systematic verification.

Applications

SIST EN ISO 14451-8:2013 is essential for manufacturers, regulators, and testing laboratories involved with automotive safety pyrotechnics. Typical application scenarios include:

• Automotive Safety Systems: Certifying igniters used in airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, and other vehicle passive safety devices.
• Quality Assurance: Supporting product development by validating igniter design robustness and functional reliability under varied operational and environmental conditions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Facilitating adherence to EU directives such as 2007/23/EC concerning market placement and safety requirements of pyrotechnic articles.
• Risk Management: Categorizing igniters for safe handling and usage protocols according to their hazard potential.

This standard is integral in minimizing risks associated with unintentional igniter activation while guaranteeing their effective performance when needed.

Related Standards

EN ISO 14451-8 references and complements other parts of the ISO 14451 series focused on different components of vehicular pyrotechnic systems:

• ISO 14451-1: Terminology for pyrotechnic articles for vehicles.
• ISO 14451-2: Test methods applicable to pyrotechnic articles, serving as the basis for igniter testing.
• ISO 14451-3: Labelling requirements enhancing traceability.
• ISO 14451-4 to 7, 9, 10: Requirements and categorization for micro gas generators, airbag gas generators, airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners, actuators, and semi-finished products respectively.

Together, these standards create a comprehensive framework for the design, testing, and classification of automotive pyrotechnic systems, driving consistent quality and safety across the industry.

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Keywords: SIST EN ISO 14451-8:2013, pyrotechnic articles, igniters, vehicle safety, igniter testing, vibration and temperature test, ESD test, thermal humidity cycling, tank test, igniter categorization, automotive pyrotechnics, passive safety system standards, CEN standard, EU Directive 2007/23/EC compliance.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2013
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Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 8: Requirements for igniters
(ISO 14451-8:2013)
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Fahrzeuge - Teil 8:
Anforderungen an Anzünder (ISO 14451-8:2013)
Articles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques pour véhicules - Partie 8: Exigences
relatives aux allumeurs (ISO 14451-8:2013)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 14451-8:2013
ICS:
43.040.80 Varnostne naprave in sistemi Safety installations and
za zadrževanje restraint systems
71.100.30 Eksplozivi. Pirotehnika Explosives. Pyrotechnics
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 14451-8
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2013
ICS 43.040.80
English Version
Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 8:
Requirements and categorization for igniters (ISO 14451-
8:2013)
Articles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques pour Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische
véhicules - Partie 8: Exigences relatives aux allumeurs et Gegenstände für Fahrzeuge - Teil 8: Anforderungen und
leur classement en catégories (ISO 14451-8:2013) Kategorisierung von Anzündern (ISO 14451-8:2013)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 February 2013.

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 CEN-CENELEC Management Centre 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 CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.

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worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
Foreword .3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EC Directive 2007/23/EC on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic
articles .4

Foreword
This document (EN ISO 14451-8:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 212
“Pyrotechnic articles” the secretariat of which is held by NEN, in collaboration with Technical Committee
ISO/TC 22 "Road vehicles".
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 September 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by September 2013.
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 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.
For relationship with EU Directive, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations 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.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 14451-8:2013 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 14451-8:2013 without any modification.
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EC Directive 2007/23/EC on the placing on the market
of pyrotechnic articles
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide one means of conforming to Essential Requirements of
the New Approach Directive 2007/23/EC on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive and has been
implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative clauses of
this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of
conformity with the corresponding Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 2007/23/EC on the
placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles (1 of 2)
Clause(s)/sub-clause(s) of Essential Safety Requirements
Qualifying remarks/Notes
this document (ESRs) of Directive 2007/23/EC
Note: It is taken into account that the
intended purpose of the pyrotechnic
4.6, 4.7, 4.8 (1)
article is to function in a vehicle in case
of accidents
(2) See ISO 14451-2
4.8 (3) 1st sentence
Note: It is taken into account that the
intended purpose of the pyrotechnic
4.8 (3) 2nd and 3rd sentences
article is to function in a vehicle in case
of accidents
4.2 (3a)
4.4 (3b)
4.3, 4.5 (3c)
4.4 (3d)
4.4 (3e)
4.3, 4.4 (3f)
4.5 (3g)
(3h) See ISO 14451-3
4.4 (3i)
(3j) See ISO 14451-2
4.3, 4.5 (3) Last sentence
1 (4a)
1 (4b)
Table ZA.1 — (2 of 2)
Clause(s)/sub-clause(s) of Essential Safety Requirements
Qualifying remarks/Notes
this document (ESRs) of Directive 2007/23/EC
4.2, 4.8, 6 (5 B.1)
See ISO 14451-2
(5 B.2)
and ISO 14451-3
4.5 (5 B.3)
(5 B.4) Not applicable
4.6, 4.7 (5 C.1)
4.5 (5 C.2)
(5 C.3) to (5 C.5) Not applicable
4.2 (5 C.6)
(5 C.7) Not applicable
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling
within the scope of this part of EN ISO 14451.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 14451-8
First edition
2013-03-15
Pyrotechnic articles — Pyrotechnic
articles for vehicles —
Part 8:
Requirements and categorization for
igniters
Articles pyrotechniques — Articles pyrotechniques pour véhicules —
Partie 8: Exigences relatives aux allumeurs et leur classement en
catégories
Reference number
ISO 14451-8:2013(E)
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ISO 14451-8:2013(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope .
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