SIST EN 12149:2000
(Main)Wallcoverings in roll form - Determination of migration of heavy metals and certain other elements, of vinyl chloride monomer and of formaldehyde release
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies three methods of test concerning respectively; test A: the migration of heavy metals and certain other elements (antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead and selenium); test B: the determination of vinyl chloride monomer; test C: the determination of formaldehyde release. This European Standard applies to all wallcoverings in roll form.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2000
- Technical Committee
- SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2000
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2000
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2000
Overview
EN 12149:1997 (CEN) specifies standardized test methods for assessing chemical safety of wallcoverings in roll form. The standard defines three separate test procedures to determine:
- migration of selected heavy metals and certain other elements,
- content of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), and
- formaldehyde release.
This European Standard applies to all types of wallcoverings supplied in rolls and is intended to support product safety, quality control and regulatory compliance.
Key topics and requirements
EN 12149:1997 focuses on three test methods (A, B and C):
- Test A - Migration of heavy metals and elements: covers measurement of extractable/migratable quantities of antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead and selenium.
- Test B - Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM): sets the procedure to determine residual vinyl chloride monomer in PVC-based wallcoverings.
- Test C - Formaldehyde release: specifies how to assess the formaldehyde emission from wallcovering materials.
While the standard sets out the scope and purpose of each method, it is framed to be used by testing laboratories and manufacturers for consistent, reproducible assessment of chemical migration and emissions from roll-form wallcoverings.
Applications
EN 12149:1997 is practical for:
- Manufacturers - for incoming material checks, production quality control and demonstrating product safety.
- Laboratories - as a reference method for testing heavy metal migration, VCM content, and formaldehyde release in wallcoverings.
- Regulatory bodies and market surveillance - to verify compliance with national or EU chemical and construction product rules.
- Specifiers, architects and product certifiers - to assess material suitability for interior applications where indoor air quality and occupant safety matter.
Using EN 12149 helps reduce chemical risks in interiors, supports conformity documentation, and aids communication on product safety to customers and regulators.
Related standards
- Other CEN/EN standards on wallcoverings, VOC emission testing and chemical safety of building materials.
- National adoptions (for example, SIST EN 12149:2000) reflect the European specification in local standardization bodies.
Keywords: EN 12149:1997, wallcoverings testing, migration of heavy metals, vinyl chloride monomer, formaldehyde release, CEN, wallcoverings in roll form, product safety, indoor air quality.
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- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 259-1:2002 - Wallcoverings in roll form - Heavy duty wallcoverings - Part 1: Specifications - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12149:2000 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Wallcoverings in roll form - Determination of migration of heavy metals and certain other elements, of vinyl chloride monomer and of formaldehyde release". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies three methods of test concerning respectively; test A: the migration of heavy metals and certain other elements (antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead and selenium); test B: the determination of vinyl chloride monomer; test C: the determination of formaldehyde release. This European Standard applies to all wallcoverings in roll form.
This European Standard specifies three methods of test concerning respectively; test A: the migration of heavy metals and certain other elements (antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead and selenium); test B: the determination of vinyl chloride monomer; test C: the determination of formaldehyde release. This European Standard applies to all wallcoverings in roll form.
SIST EN 12149:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.180 - Interior finishing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12149:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST ISO 187:1995, SIST EN 235:2020, SIST EN 534:2006, SIST EN ISO 3696:1998, SIST EN 233:2017, SIST EN 15102:2008+A1:2011, SIST EN 233:2000, SIST EN 12781:2001, SIST EN 17104:2021, SIST EN 14716:2005, SIST EN 15102:2019, SIST EN 13085:2001, SIST EN 259-1:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 12149:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/121. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Wallcoverings in roll form - Determination of migration of heavy metals and certain other elements, of vinyl chloride monomer and of formaldehyde releaseWandbekleidungen in Rollen - Bestimmung der Migration von Schwermetallen und bestimmten anderen extrahierenden Elementen, des Gehaltes an Vinylchlorid-Monomer sowie an FormaldehydabgabeRevetements muraux en rouleaux - Détermination de la migration de métaux lourds et certains autres éléments extractibles, de la teneur en chlorure de vinyle monomere et du dégagement de formaldéhydeWallcoverings in roll form - Determina
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