BS EN 15501:2013

European foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, units and abbreviated terms
4 Requirements
5 Test methods
6 Designation code
7 Assessment and Verification of the Constancy of
  Performance (AVCP)
8 Marking and labelling
Annex A (normative) - Factory production control
Annex B (normative) - Special conditions for the
        determination of organic content
Annex C (informative) - Preparation of the test specimens
        to measure thermal conductivity
Annex D (informative) - Product specific details for mounting
        and fixing for reaction to fire testing
Annex E (informative) - Additional properties
Annex ZA (informative) - Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing the provisions of the EU Construction
         Products Regulation
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Defines the requirements for factory made expanded perlite and exfoliated vermiculite products which are used for the thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations with an operating temperature in the range of approximately 0 Degree C to +1100 Degrees C.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for factory made expanded perlite and exfoliated vermiculite products which are used for the thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations with an operating temperature in the range of approximately 0 °C to + 1 100 °C.

Expanded perlite and exfoliated vermiculite products can be used below 0 °C but special tests regarding the suitability of the product in the intended application are advised (e.g. liquefaction of oxygen). Manufacturer’s advice should be heeded in all cases.

The products are manufactured in the form of boards, pipe sections, segments, prefabricated ware and special ware.

This European Standard describes product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity, marking and labelling.

Products covered by this European Standard are also used in prefabricated thermal insulation systems and composite panels; the structural performance of systems incorporating these products is not covered.

This European Standard does not specify the required level of a given property that is achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The levels required for a given application can be found in regulations and invitations to tender.

Products with a declared thermal conductivity greater than 0,6 W/(mK) at 10 °C are not covered by this European Standard.

This European Standard does not cover products intended to be used for the insulation of the building structure.

The European Standard does not cover the following acoustical aspects: direct airborne sound insulation and impact transmission noise index.