SIST EN 14155:2003

Derivatives from coal pyrolysis - Carbon black feedstock - Specifications and test methods

This European Standard defines the specifications and the test methods for carbon black feedstock i.e. coal tar, coal tar fractions or coal tar distillates used for the manufacture of carbon black.

Derivate der Kohlenpyrolyse - Rußrohstoff aus Steinkohlenteeröl - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Rußrohstoffe, z. B. aus Steinkohlenteer, Steinkohlenteerfraktionen oder Steinkohlenteerdestillaten aus Steinkohlenteer, verwendet zur Herstellung von Industrieruß, fest.

Produits dérivés de la pyrolyse du charbon - Produits a base de goudron de charbon: Substrats de noir de carbone - Spécifications et méthodes d'essai

Domaine d'application
La présente Norme européenne définit les spécifications et méthodes d'essai des substrats de noir de carbone, c'est-à-dire, le goudron de houille, les fractions de goudron de houille ou distillats de goudron de houille utilisés pour la fabrication du noir de carbone.

Derivatives from coal pyrolysis - Carbon black feedstock - Specifications and test methods

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2003
• ICS: 75.160.10 - Solid fuels
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Due Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Ref Project: EN 14155:2003 - Derivatives from coal pyrolysis - Carbon black feedstock - Specifications and test methods

Relations

• Refers: SIST EN ISO 4630-1:2005 - Clear liquids - Estimation of colour by the Gardner colour scale - Part 1: Visual method (ISO 4630-1:2004)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 6245:2003 - Petroleum products - Determination of ash (ISO 6245:2001)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 241:2000 - Liquid petroleum products - Determination of sodium content - Atomic absorption spectrometric method
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 2719:2026 - Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup method (ISO 2719:2025)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 12303:2000 - Coal tar based oils - Terminology
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 13991:2024 - Derivatives from coal pyrolysis - Coal tar based oils: creosotes - Specifications and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 1014-1:2010 - Wood preservatives - Creosote and creosoted timber - Methods of sampling and analysis - Part 1: Procedure for sampling creosote
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 3675:1999 - Crude petroleum and liquid petroleum products - Laboratory determination of density - Hydrometer method (ISO 3675:1998)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST-TS CEN/TS 1992-4-2:2009 - Design of fastenings for use in concrete - Part 4-2: Headed Fasteners
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

SIST EN 14155:2003 is a European Standard developed by CEN that outlines the specifications and test methods for carbon black feedstock derived from coal pyrolysis. The standard specifically addresses coal tar, coal tar fractions, and coal tar distillates used as raw materials in the manufacture of carbon black. SIST EN 14155:2003 is essential for ensuring the quality, consistency, and safety of carbon black feedstock throughout the industry.

By providing standardized criteria and assessment procedures, this standard supports manufacturers, suppliers, and users across Europe in maintaining compliance and optimizing the quality of their processes and finished products.

Key Topics

• Specifications for Carbon Black Feedstock:
  Outlines physical and chemical property requirements, such as:

  • Density at 15°C
  • Water content
  • Flash point
  • Sodium content
  • Ash content
  • Crystallization temperature

• Test Methods:
  Details standardized analytical methods to assess feedstock characteristics, drawing on recognized methods such as:

  • EN ISO 3675 for density measurement
  • ISO 760 and ISO 3733 for water content
  • EN ISO 2719 for flash point
  • EN 241 and ISO/DIS 14435 for sodium content
  • EN ISO 6245 for ash determination
  • prEN 13991 for crystallization temperature

• Sampling Procedures:
  Defines how samples should be obtained to ensure representative analysis, referencing methods from EN 1014-1.

• Terminology and Reference Standards:
  Specifies definitions and refers to related terminological and procedural documents to ensure cross-compatibility and clarity.

Applications

SIST EN 14155:2003 is used by a wide range of stakeholders within the carbon black manufacturing and coal derivatives industries, including:

• Raw Material Selection and Quality Control:
  Ensures that only materials meeting defined specifications are used, reducing the risk of process disruption or inferior product quality.
• Supply Chain Consistency:
  Supports standardized procurement and supplier qualification, creating a consistent baseline for evaluating carbon black feedstocks.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Provides documented testing and specification procedures for meeting national and European regulatory requirements.
• Research, Development, and Process Optimization:
  Facilitates technical innovation and performance improvements by ensuring material inputs are well-characterized.
• Safety and Environmental Protection:
  Establishes testing around potentially hazardous properties (e.g., flash point, water content) to enhance safe handling and storage practices.

Related Standards

Several international and European standards are referenced within SIST EN 14155:2003 for terminology, methods, and material classifications, including:

• EN ISO 3675: Crude petroleum and liquid petroleum products - Laboratory determination of density - Hydrometer method
• ISO 760 / ISO 3733: Determination of water content in petroleum and bituminous materials
• EN ISO 2719: Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup method
• EN 241 / ISO/DIS 14435: Methods for determining sodium content in petroleum and carbonaceous materials
• EN ISO 6245: Determination of ash content in petroleum products
• EN 12303:2000: Terminology for coal tar based oils
• EN 1014-1: Procedures for sampling creosote and creosoted timber
• prEN 13991: Specifications and test methods for creosotes from coal pyrolysis

Practical Value

SIST EN 14155:2003 is a critical document for any organization involved in the production, procurement, or quality assessment of carbon black feedstock from coal pyrolysis. Following these specifications ensures product quality, business continuity, and regulatory alignment, while its robust test methods and references to widely recognized standards simplify implementation and harmonize practices across borders.

For manufacturers, technical experts, and compliance managers, adopting SIST EN 14155:2003 leads to improved efficiency, reduced risk, and greater market acceptance for carbon black and its derivatives.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Derivatives from coal pyrolysis - Carbon black feedstock - Specifications and test methodsDerivate der Kohlenpyrolyse - Rußrohstoff aus Steinkohlenteeröl - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenProduits dérivés de la pyrolyse du charbon - Produits a base de goudron de charbon: Substrats de noir de carbone - Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiDerivatives from coal pyrolysis - Carbon black feedstock - Specifications and test methods75.160.10Trda gorivaSolid fuelsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14155:2003SIST EN 14155:2003en01-oktober-2003SIST EN 14155:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14155July 2003ICS 71.060.10English versionDerivatives from coal pyrolysis - Carbon black feedstock -Specifications and test methodsProduits dérivés de la pyrolyse du charbon - Produits àbase de goudron de charbon: Substrats de noir de carbone- Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiDerivate der Kohlenpyrolyse - Rußrohstoff ausSteinkohlenteeröl - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 May 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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