SIST EN ISO 3819:2016

Laboratory glassware - Beakers (ISO 3819:2015)

ISO 3819:2015 specifies requirements for an internationally acceptable series of glass beakers for laboratory use.

Laborgeräte aus Glas - Becher (ISO 3819:2015)

Diese Internationale Norm legt Anforderungen für eine international akzeptierte Reihe von Glasbechern für den Laborgebrauch fest.

Verrerie de laboratoire - Béchers (ISO 3819:2015)

ISO 3819:2015 spécifie des exigences relatives à une série de béchers en verre destinés à être utilisés en laboratoire, acceptable sur le plan international.

Laboratorijska steklovina - Čaše (ISO 3819:2015)

Ta evropski standard določa zahteve za mednarodno sprejemljivo serijo steklenih čaš za uporabo v laboratoriju.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 09-Feb-2014
• Publication Date: 26-Jan-2016
• ICS: 71.040.20 - Laboratory ware and related apparatus
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 06-Jan-2016
• Due Date: 12-Mar-2016
• Completion Date: 27-Jan-2016
• Ref Project: EN ISO 3819:2015 - Laboratory glassware - Beakers (ISO 3819:2015)

Relations

• Revised: SIST ISO 3819:1995 - Laboratory glassware -- Beakers
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2016

Overview

SIST EN ISO 3819:2016 is an international standard specifying requirements for laboratory glassware, specifically beakers. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and adopted by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), this standard ensures that glass beakers used worldwide meet consistent quality, dimensional, and performance criteria for laboratory applications. It applies to an internationally acceptable series of borosilicate glass beakers designed for reliable use in laboratory settings.

Key Topics

• Types of Beakers
  The standard defines three types of glass beakers:

  • Low-form beakers with spout
  • Low-form thick-walled beakers with spout
  • Tall-form beakers with spout

• Capacity and Size Series
  Beakers range in nominal capacities from 5 ml to 10,000 ml, with specific series defined for each type and wall thickness. The capacity design accounts for overflow volume and volume gradation for accurate laboratory measurements.

• Material Requirements
  Beakers must be made of borosilicate glass 3.3, compliant with ISO 3585. The glass is required to be free from residual strain and visible defects that could affect safety and performance.

• Dimensional Tolerances and Construction
  The standard specifies detailed dimensions including external diameter, height, wall thickness, and base radius. Wall thickness varies by beaker size and type, ensuring durability and thermal resistance. The beaker construction includes design criteria for a stable base, flared upper edge, and effective spout to facilitate smooth pouring without spillage.

• Thermal Shock Resistance
  Beakers must withstand thermal shocks of up to 160 °C per the ISO 718 test methods, ensuring they remain safe and intact under rapid temperature changes often encountered in laboratory procedures.

• Marking and Identification
  Each beaker must have permanent, legible markings indicating nominal capacity, manufacturer’s identification, and glass type. Additionally, a writable area for pencil marking supports laboratory record-keeping.

Applications

SIST EN ISO 3819:2016 compliant beakers are essential tools in various laboratory environments including:

• Chemical laboratories – For precise volume measurement, mixing, and heating of chemical substances.
• Biological research labs – Used for sample preparation and reagent mixing under strict safety and quality standards.
• Pharmaceutical development – Critical for formulation testing and quality control to ensure reproducibility and safety.
• Educational institutions – Providing standardised glassware for instruction and accurate experimental work.
• Industrial laboratories – Supporting material testing, quality assurance, and research initiatives with reliable glassware.

By adhering to this standard, laboratories can ensure the safety, accuracy, and compatibility of glass beakers used in scientific and industrial processes.

Related Standards

• ISO 3585: Borosilicate glass 3.3 - Properties
  Defines the characteristics of borosilicate glass used for laboratory glassware, relevant for manufacturing compliant beakers.

• ISO 718: Laboratory glassware - Thermal shock and thermal shock endurance - Test methods
  Provides testing methods for the thermal shock resistance requirements specified in SIST EN ISO 3819:2016.

• EN ISO 8482: Laboratory glassware - Funnels and funnel parts
  Specifies requirements for other common laboratory glassware components, complementing beaker standards.

---

Adopting SIST EN ISO 3819:2016 helps laboratories worldwide ensure glass beakers meet internationally recognized quality, safety, and performance standards-critical for reproducible scientific results and workplace safety. This standard also facilitates compatibility across manufacturers, providing users reliable choices in laboratory glassware.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2016
/DERUDWRULMVNDVWHNORYLQDýDãH,62
Laboratory glassware - Beakers (ISO 3819:2015)
Laborgeräte aus Glas - Becher (ISO 3819:2015)
Verrerie de laboratoire - Béchers (ISO 3819:2015)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 3819:2015
ICS:
71.040.20 Laboratorijska posoda in Laboratory ware and related
aparati apparatus
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 3819
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2015
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 17.060
English Version
Laboratory glassware - Beakers (ISO 3819:2015)
Verrerie de laboratoire - Béchers (ISO 3819:2015) Laborgeräte aus Glas - Becher (ISO 3819:2015)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 5 December 2015.

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.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 3819:2015 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 3819:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 48 "Laboratory
equipment" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 332 “Laboratory equipment” 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 June 2016, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 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.
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 3819:2015 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 3819:2015 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 3819
Second edition
2015-12-15
Laboratory glassware — Beakers
Verrerie de laboratoire — Béchers
Reference number
ISO 3819:2015(E)
©
ISO 2015
ISO 3819:2015(E)
© ISO 2015, Published in Switzerland
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior
written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below or ISO’s member body in the country of
the requester.
ISO copyright office
Ch. de Blandonnet 8 • CP 401
CH-1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.iso.org
ii © ISO 2015 – All rights reserved

ISO 3819:2015(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Types of beakers . 1
4 Series of beakers . 1
5 Capacity . 1
6 Material . 2
7 Dimensions . 2
7.1 General . 2
7.2 Radius at base . 2
7.3 Wall thickness . 2
8 Details of construction . 3
8.1 Base . 3
8.2 Upper edge . 3
8.3 Spout . 3
8.4 Scale . 4
8.5 Thermal shock resistance . 4
9 Marking .
...