SIST EN ISO 11600:2004/A1:2012

Building construction - Jointing products - Classification and requirements for sealants (ISO 11600:2002/Amd 1:2011)

2010-11-09 EMA: // final draft provided to ISO/CS according to notification received in dataservice on 2010-11-09.

Hochbau - Fugendichtstoffe - Einteilung und Anforderungen von Dichtungsmassen (ISO 11600:2002/Amd 1:2011)

Construction immobilière - Produits pour joints - Classification et exigences pour les mastics (ISO 11600:2002/Amd 1:2011)

Gradnja objektov - Sredstva za stikovanje - Klasifikacija in zahteve za tesnilne mase (ISO 11600:2002/Amd 1:2011)

Mednarodni standard določa tip in razred tesnilnih mas za gradnjo objektov glede na njihove uporabne in delovne značilnosti. Standard predpisuje tudi zahteve in preskusne metode za različne razrede.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-Jul-2010
• Publication Date: 15-May-2012
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: ISS SPL.GPO - Building construction
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 07-May-2012
• Due Date: 12-Jul-2012
• Completion Date: 16-May-2012
• Ref Project: EN ISO 11600:2003/A1:2011 - Building construction - Jointing products - Classification and requirements for sealants (ISO 11600:2002/Amd 1:2011)

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN ISO 11600:2004 - Building construction - Jointing products - Classification and requirements for sealants (ISO 11600:2002)
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

SIST EN ISO 11600:2004/A1:2012 is a European and International standard developed by CEN and ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 59. It addresses building construction jointing products, specifically focusing on the classification and requirements for sealants used in construction joints. This amendment updates and refines the original 2003 standard based on evolving industry needs and technological advancements.

Sealants play an essential role in construction by ensuring durability, flexibility, and weather resistance of building joints. This standard provides a clear framework for evaluating sealants’ performance, ensuring consistent quality and reliability.

Key Topics

• Classification of Sealants:
  Sealants are categorized according to their elastic properties and movement capability, such as low modulus (LM), high modulus (HM), and plastic (P) classes. This classification aids in selecting the right sealant for specific joint movement and environmental conditions.

• Performance Requirements:
  Detailed test methods and criteria are defined for evaluating:

  • Elastic recovery (%)
  • Tensile properties including secant tensile modulus and elongation at break
  • Adhesion and cohesion properties under varying temperatures and water immersion
  • Resistance to flow under high and low temperatures
  • Volume loss to ensure stability during and after application

• Testing Standards Referenced:
  The standard integrates multiple ISO test methods such as ISO 7389 for elastic recovery, ISO 8339 for tensile modulus, ISO 10590 and ISO 9047 for adhesion/cohesion under different conditions, and ISO 7390 for resistance to flow.

• Amendments and Updates:
  Amendment A1 (2011) includes revisions to performance tables for construction sealants and clarifies requirements for water-borne dispersion sealants, addressing industry feedback and improving applicability.

Applications

SIST EN ISO 11600:2004/A1:2012 is crucial for manufacturers, contractors, architects, and quality controllers involved in:

• Building Envelope Sealing:
  Ensuring joints in façades, curtain walls, windows, and doors maintain airtightness and watertightness.

• Expansion Joint Sealants:
  Selecting appropriate sealants for joints that experience substantial movement, such as in bridges, tunnels, and large concrete structures.

• Interior and Exterior Sealants:
  Providing guidance for sealants suited for internal and external environments subjected to temperature variations and weather exposure.

• Quality Assurance and Compliance:
  Assisting regulatory bodies and certification agencies in evaluating product compliance with standardized performance benchmarks.

Using certified sealants compliant with EN ISO 11600 promotes structural durability, energy efficiency, noise control, and aesthetic stability in buildings.

Related Standards

• ISO 7389: Test method for elastic recovery of sealants.
• ISO 8339 / 8340: Methods for tensile properties evaluation.
• ISO 9046 / 9047: Adhesion/cohesion testing under variable temperatures.
• ISO 10590 / 10591: Adhesion/cohesion performance after water immersion tests.
• ISO 7390: Resistance to flow testing for sealants under thermal stress.

Industry professionals should consider EN ISO 11600 alongside other construction and sealant product standards such as ISO 10931 (sealant durability) and ISO 11601 (sealant application methods) for comprehensive quality management.

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Adopting SIST EN ISO 11600:2004/A1:2012 in construction projects guarantees high-quality jointing sealants that meet rigorous European and international requirements. This ensures optimal performance, safety, and longevity of building joints under diverse environmental and mechanical stresses.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2012
Gradnja objektov - Sredstva za stikovanje - Klasifikacija in zahteve za tesnilne
mase (ISO 11600:2002/Amd 1:2011)
Building construction - Jointing products - Classification and requirements for sealants
(ISO 11600:2002/Amd 1:2011)
Hochbau - Fugendichtstoffe - Einteilung und Anforderungen von Dichtungsmassen (ISO
11600:2002/Amd 1:2011)
Construction immobilière - Produits pour joints - Classification et exigences pour les
mastics (ISO 11600:2002/Amd 1:2011)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 11600:2003/A1:2011
ICS:
91.100.50 Veziva. Tesnilni materiali Binders. Sealing materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 11600:2003/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2011
ICS 91.100.50
English Version
Building construction - Jointing products - Classification and
requirements for sealants (ISO 11600:2002/Amd 1:2011)
Construction immobilière - Produits pour joints - Hochbau - Fugendichtstoffe - Einteilung und Anforderungen
Classification et exigences pour les mastics (ISO von Dichtungsmassen (ISO 11600:2002/Amd 1:2011)
11600:2002/Amd 1:2011)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 11600:2003; it was approved by CEN on 14 July 2011.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this
amendment into the relevant 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 amendment 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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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Foreword .3

Foreword
This document (EN ISO 11600:2003/A1:2011) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 59
"Buildings and civil engineering works".
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 11600:2003 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2012, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by January 2012.
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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 11600:2003/Amd 1:2011 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 11600:2003/A1:2011
without any modification.
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