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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 14303:2009
Thermal insulation
products for building
equipment and
industrial installations
— Factory made
mineral wool
(MW) products —
Specification
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ICS 91.100.60
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BS EN 14303:2009
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 14303:2009.

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee B/540/6, Fibrous and inorganic thermal insulation materials.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
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BS EN 14303:2009
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 14303

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2009
ICS 91.100.60
English Version
Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial

installations - Factory made mineral wool (MW) products -
Specification
Produits isolants thermiques pour l'équipement du bâtiment Wärmedämmstoffe für die technische Gebäudeausrüstung
et les installations industrielles - Produits manufacturés à und für betriebstechnische Anlagen in der Industrie -
base de laines minérales (MW) - Spécification Werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus Mineralwolle (MW) -
Spezifikation
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 September 2009.
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 Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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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 Management Centre has the same status as the
official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, 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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Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 14303:2009: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
BS EN 14303:2009
EN 14303:2009 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, units and abbreviated terms ...............................................................6
4 Requirements .........................................................................................................................................9
5 Test methods....................................................................................................................................... 15
6 Designation code ................................................................................................................................ 18
7 Evaluation of conformity .................................................................................................................... 19
8 Marking and labelling ......................................................................................................................... 19
Annex A (normative) Factory production control ......................................................................................... 21
Annex B (informative) Additional Properties ................................................................................................. 25
B.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the
EU Construction Products Directive .................................................................................................. 27
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Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 35

Figures
Figure ZA.1 — Example of CE marking information .................................................................................... 34
Tables
Table 1 — Levels and classes for thickness tolerances.............................................................................. 11
Table 2 — Levels and classes for dimensional tolerances ......................................................................... 11
Table 3 — Load for thickness measurements .............................................................................................. 12
Table 4 — Water vapour diffusion equivalent air layer thickness ............................................................. 14
Table 5 — Test methods, specimens and conditions .................................................................................. 17
Table A.1 — Minimum product testing frequencies ..................................................................................... 21
Table A.2 — Minimum product testing frequencies for the reaction to fire characteristics .................... 23
Table B.1 — Test methods, specimens and conditions .............................................................................. 26
Table ZA.1 — Relevant clauses ...................................................................................................................... 28
Table ZA.2 — System(s) of attestation of conformity .................................................................................. 29
Table ZA.3 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for products under system 1 ................... 30
Table ZA.4 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for products under system 3 or system 3
combined with system 4 for reaction to fire .......................................................................................... 31
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Foreword
This European Standard (EN 14303:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 88 “Thermal
insulating materials and products”, 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 May 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
August 2011.
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.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 89/106/EEC.
For relationship with EU Directive 89/106/EEC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Locally responsible authorities and contracting entities, who are bound by EU Directives to specify their
requirements using European harmonized product standards, are allowed to demand additional properties outside
the provisions of this standard if this is technically necessary because of prevailing operational conditions of the
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building equipment or the industrial installation projected or because of safety regulations.
This European Standard contains three annexes:
 Annex A (normative), Factory production control;
 Annex B (informative), Additional properties;
 Annex ZA (informative), Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction
Products Directive.
This document includes a bibliography.
This European Standard is one of a series of standards for insulation products used in building equipment and
industrial installations, but this standard can be used in other areas, where appropriate.
In pursuance of Resolution BT 20/1993 revised, CEN/TC 88 have proposed defining the standards listed below as
a European package of standards, setting 21 months after availability as the date of withdrawal (dow) of national
standards which conflict with the European Standards of this package.
The package of standards comprises the following group of interrelated standards for the specifications of factory
made thermal insulation products, all of which come within the scope of CEN/TC 88:
EN 14303, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Factory made mineral
wool (MW) products — Specification
EN 14304, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Factory made flexible
elastomeric foam (FEF) products — Specification
EN 14305, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Factory made cellular
glass (CG) products — Specification
EN 14306, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Factory made calcium
silicate (CS) products — Specification
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EN 14307,Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Factory made extruded
polystyrene foam (XPS) products — Specification
EN 14308, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Factory made rigid
polyurethane foam (PUR) and polyisocyanurate foam (PIR) products — Specification
EN 14309, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Factory made products
of expanded polystyrene (EPS) — Specification
EN 14313, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Factory made
polyethylene foam (PEF) products — Specification
EN 14314, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Factory made phenolic
foam (PF) products — Specification
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, 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.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements for factory made mineral wool products, which are used for the
thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations with an operating temperature range of
approximately 0 °C to + 800 °C.
NOTE Below an operating temperature of ambient, special means against water vapour diffusion and water accumulation
by air flow might be required. Below an operating temperature of - 50 °C, special tests regarding the suitability of the products in
the intended application are advised (e.g. liquefaction of oxygen). Manufacturer's advice should be heeded in all cases.
The products are manufactured with or without facings or coatings, in the form of rolls, boards, slabs, mats, felts,
quilts, wired mats, lamella mats, bevelled lags and pipe sections.
This European Standard describes product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of
conformity, marking and labelling.
Products covered by this standard are also used in prefabricated thermal insulation systems and composite panels;
the performance of systems incorporating these products is not covered.
This European Standard does not specify the required level of a given property that shall be 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 0,065 W/(m·K) at 10 °C are not covered by this standard.
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This Eurpean Standard does not cover products for in situ insulation (blowing or pouring) or products for the
insulation of the building structure.
This European Standard does not cover the following acoustical aspects: direct airborne sound insulation and
impact noise transmission index.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references,
only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
EN 822, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of length and width
EN 823, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of thickness
EN 824, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of squareness
EN 826, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compression behaviour
EN 1604, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under
specified temperature and humidity conditions
EN 1609, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of short term water absorption by
partial immersion
EN 12086, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of water vapour transmission
properties
EN 12667, Thermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of thermal resistance by
means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods — Products of high and medium thermal resistance
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EN 12939, Thermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of thermal resistance by
means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods — Thick products of high and medium thermal resistance
EN 13172, Thermal insulating products — Evaluation of conformity
EN 13467, Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations — Determination of
dimensions, squareness and linearity of preformed pipe insulation
EN 13468, Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations — Determination of trace
quantities of water soluble chloride, fluoride, silicate, sodium ions and pH
EN 13469, Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations — Determination of water
vapour transmission properties of preformed pipe insulation
EN 13472, Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations — Determination of short
term water absorption by partial immersion of preformed pipe insulation
EN 13501-1:2007, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using
test data from reaction to fire tests
EN 13820, Thermal insulating materials for building applications — Determination of organic content
EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Building products excluding floorings exposed to the
thermal attack by a single burning item
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maximum service temperature
maximum service temperature for preformed pipe insulation
EN 15715:2009, Thermal insulation products — Instructions for mounting and fixing for reaction to fire testing —
Factory made products
EN ISO 354, Acoustics — Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room (ISO 354:2003)
EN ISO 1182, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Non-combustibility test (ISO 1182:2002)
EN ISO 1716, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Determination of the heat of combustion
(ISO 1716:2002)
EN ISO 8497, Thermal insulation — Determination of steady-state thermal transmission properties of thermal
insulation for circular pipes (ISO 8497:1994)
EN ISO 11654, Acoustics — Sound absorbers for use in buildings — Rating of sound absorption (ISO 11654:1997)
EN ISO 11925-2, Reaction to fire tests — Ignitability of building products subjected to direct impingement of
flame — Part 2: Single-flame source test (ISO 11925-2:2002)
EN ISO 13787, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations — Determination of
declared thermal conductivity (ISO 13787:2003)
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, units and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
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3.1.1 Terms and definitions as given in EN ISO 9229:2007
3.1.1.1
batt
portion of a mat in the form of a rectangular piece generally between 1 m and 3 m in length and usually supplied
flat or folded
3.1.1.2
bevelled lag
rigid or semi-rigid insulation product with one or more edges bevelled for application to large diameter cylindrical or
spherical equipment
3.1.1.3
felt
thin, loosely bonded mat
3.1.1.4
lamella mat
mat made from fibrous materials in which the general orientation of the fibres is perpendicular to the major surfaces
3.1.1.5
mineral wool
generic term for insulation wool manufactured from molten rock, slag or glass
3.1.1.6
pipe section
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(insulation) product in the shape of a cylindrical annulus that may be split to facilitate application
3.1.1.7
mattress
quilt
flexible insulation product, normally faced on one or both sides, or totally enclosed with fabric, wire netting,
expanded metal or a similar covering attached mechanically to the insulation material
3.1.1.8
roll
(insulation) product supplied in the form of a wound cylinder
3.1.1.9
board
slab
(insulation) rigid or semi-rigid product of rectangular shape and cross-section in which the thickness is uniform and
substantially smaller than the other dimensions
NOTE Boards are usually thinner than slabs. They can also be supplied in tapered form.
3.1.2 Additional terms and definitions
3.1.2.1
mat
flexible fibrous insulation product supplied rolled or flat, which may be faced or enclosed
3.1.2.2
wired mat
insulation mat covered by flexible metal mesh facing or other types of high temperature resistant threads or wires,
suitable for mounting the mats, attached on one or both sides
NOTE Metallic foils (reinforced aluminium foil, etc.) may be sewn on the mats as facings on one or more sides of the mat.
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3.1.2.3
level
given value, which is the upper or lower limit of a requirement
NOTE The level is given by the declared value of the characteristic concerned.
3.1.2.4
class
combination of two levels of the same property between which the performance shall fall
3.1.2.5
production line
assemblage of equipment that produces products using a continuous process
3.1.2.6
production unit
assemblage of equipment that produces products using a discontinuous process
3.2 Symbols, units and abbreviated terms
3.2.1 Symbols and units used in this standard
αp is the practical sound absorption coefficient –
αw is the weighted sound absorption coefficient –

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B is the width mm
Di is the inside diameter mm
Do is the outside diameter mm
d is the thickness mm
dN is the nominal thickness of the product mm
∆εb is the relative change in width %
∆εd is the relative change in thickness %
∆εl is the relative change in length %
l is the length m or mm
λ is the thermal conductivity W/(m.K)
λD is the declared thermal conductivity W/(m.K)
µ is the water vapour diffusion resistance factor –
Sb is the deviation from squareness on length and width mm/m
sd is the water vapour diffusion equivalent air layer thickness m
σ10 is the compressive stress at 10 % deformation kPa
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σm is the compressive strength kPa
v is the deviation from squareness for pipe sections mm

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Wp is the short term water absorption kg/m
AP is the symbol of the declared level of practical sound absorption coefficient
AW is the symbol of the declared level of weighted sound absorption coefficient
CL is the symbol of the declared level of soluble chloride ions
CS(10\Y) is the symbol of the declared level for compressive stress or strength
DS(TH) is the symbol of the declared value for dimensional stability under specified
temperature and relative humidity conditions
F is the symbol of the declared level of soluble fluoride ions
MV is the symbol of the declared level for water vapour diffusion equivalent air-
layer thickness
NA is the symbol of the declared level of soluble sodium ions
pH is the symbol of the declared level of the pH-value

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SI is the symbol of the declared level of soluble silicate ions
ST(+) is the symbol of the declared level for maximum service temperature
T is the symbol of the declared class for thickness tolerances
WS is the symbol of the declared level for short term water absorption
3.2.2 Abbreviations used in this standard
MW is Mineral Wool
ITT is Initial Type Test
ML is Manufacturer's Literature
FPC is Factory Production Control
4 Requirements
4.1 General
Product properties shall be assessed in accordance with Clause 5. To comply with this standard, products shall
meet the requirements of 4.2, and the requirements of 4.3 as appropriate.
NOTE Information on additional properties is given in Annex B.
One test result for a product property is the average of the measured values on the numbers of test specimens
given in Table 5.
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4.2 For all applications
4.2.1 Thermal conductivity
For flat specimens thermal conductivity shall be based upon measurements carried out in accordance with
EN 12667 or EN 12939 for thick products. For cylindrical specimens EN ISO 8497 shall be used as specified in
5.3.2.
In both cases the thermal conductivity values shall be determined by the manufacturer and verified in accordance
with EN ISO 13787. They shall be declared by the manufacturer according to the measuring standards mentioned
above covering the product service temperature range. The following conditions apply:
 the measured value shall be expressed with three significant figures;
 the declared thermal conductivity curve shall be given as a limit curve, defined in EN ISO 13787;
 the value of the declared thermal conductivity, λD, shall be rounded upwards to the nearest 0,001 W/(m⋅K).
The declared equation/limit curve is the "declared reference" with three significant figures, that is to
0,000 1 W/(m·K) for λ values below 0,1 W/(m·K) and in 0,001 W/(m·K) for λ values above 0,1 W/(m·K). This shall
be used as a reference for the verification of the declaration.
When thermal conductivity is declared as a table derived from the equation, rounding upwards to the next
0,001 W/(m·K) has to be done for the full range of the thermal conductivity.
NOTE Determinations of the declared thermal conductivity of pipe sections, following EN ISO 8497, having joints in the
metering area, include the effects of these joints as defined in EN ISO 23993.
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4.2.2 Dimensions and tolerances
4.2.2.1 Linear dimensions
The length, l, width, b, and thickness, d, for flat products shall be determined in accordance with EN 822 and
EN 823. Length, thickness and inside diameter, Di for pipe sections shall be determined in accordance with
EN 13467.
Thickness, d, of slabs/boards, lamella products, mats, mattresses, quilts, rolls, and wired mats shall be determined
in accordance with EN 823. The load shall be as shown in Table 3.
For wired mats the manufacturer may declare the thickness under loads of 50 Pa or 1 000 Pa. The thickness
declaration shall be accompanied by the relevant thickness measurement load.
NOTE The choice of load for thickness measurement for wired mats is not related to the compression behaviour.
No test result shall deviate from the declared values by more than the tolerances given in Table 1 or Table 2 for the
labelled level or class.
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Table 1 — Levels and classes for thickness tolerances
Level or class Tolerances

T1 – 5 % or – 5 mm a Excess permitted
T2 – 5 % or – 5 mm a + 15 % or + 15 mm b
T3 – 3 % or – 3 mm a + 10 % or + 10 mm b
T4 – 3 % or – 3 mm a + 5 % or + 5 mm b
T5 – 1 % or – 1 mm a + 3 mm
T8 – 5 % or – 3 mm a + 5 % or + 3 mm a
T9 – 6 % or – 5 mm a + 6 % or + 5 mm a
a Whichever gives the greatest numerical tolerance.
b Whichever gives the smallest numerical tolerance.
Table 2 — Levels and classes for dimensional tolerances
Form of Thickness Inside Thickness Square-

Width Length
delivery class diameter uniformity ness
Slabs/boards ± 1,5 % ±2% T3 to T5 ± 5 mm/m
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Lamella mats ± 5 mm + excess T4 and T5

– 0 mm
Wired mats ± 10 mm + excess T2 and T3
– 0 mm
Batts, mats, ± 10 mm + excess T1 to T5
rolls, quilts, – 0 mm
mattress, feltsb
Pipe sections ± 5 mm T8 + 4 mm Difference ± 4 mm or
Do < 150 mm – 0 mm less than ± 2 % of
6 mm or the external
10 % a nominal
diameter a
Pipe sections ± 5 mm T9 + 5 mm or Difference ± 4 mm or
Do ≥ 150 mm + 2 %a less than ± 2 % of
– 0 mm 10 mm or the external
12 % a nominal
diameter a
a Whichever gives the greatest numerical tolerance.
b T2 only.
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Table 3 — Load for thickness measurements
Product form Load

Pa
Boards Mats, Mattresses, Rolls, Slabs, Quilts - with compressive 50

stress or strength less than 10 kPa
Lamella Mats 250
Boards Mats, Mattresses, Rolls, Slabs, Quilts - with compressive 250
stress or strength equal to or greater than 10 kPa
Wired mats50 50
Wired mats1 000 1 000
4.2.2.2 Squareness
Deviation from squareness, Sb, of boards and slabs shall be determined in accordance with EN 824. Deviation from
squareness, v, of pipe sections shall be determined in accordance with EN 13467. No test result shall exceed the
corresponding tolerance given in Table 2.
4.2.3 Dimensional stability
Dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions shall be determined in accordance with
EN 1604. The test shall be carried out after storage for 48 h exposure at (23 ± 2) °C and (90 ± 5) % relative humidity.
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The relative change in thickness ∆εd shall not result in a relative thickness reduction exceeding 1,0 %. The relative
changes in length, ∆εl and width ∆εb shall not exceed 1,0 %. The relative change in flatness, ∆εs shall not exceed
1 mm/m.
This test shall not be performed when the more severe test, described in 4.3.2 is used.
4.2.4 Reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market
Reaction to fire classification of the product, as placed on the market, shall be determined in accordance with
EN 13501-1 and the basic Mounting and Fixing rules given in EN 15715:2009.
NOTE 1 This classification is compulsory and always included in the CE Marking label.
EN 13501-1:2007, Table 1, is applicable to products applied to flat surfaces or to curved surfaces with a diameter
greater than 300 mm.
If a flat product which has a classification according to EN 13501-1:2007, Table 1, is used in a linear application it
does not require further classification.
EN 13501-1:2007, Table 3, is applicable for products applied on linear objects or with a diameter below or equal
300 mm.
Detailed information about the test conditions and the field of application of the classification as stated in the
reaction to fire classification report shall be given in the manufacturer's literature.
Manufacturers declaring Euroclass A1 without further test shall demonstrate by testing in accordance with
EN 13820 that the products do not contain more than 1,0 % by weight of organic matter.
NOTE 2 The commission decision 96/603/EC of 4 October 1996 amended by the commission Decision 00/605/EC of
26 September 2000 gives the list of products to be considered as reaction to fire class Euroclass A1 without the need for testing.
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4.2.5 Durability characteristics
4.2.5.1 General
The appropriate durability characteristics have been considered and are covered in 4.2.5.2, 4.2.5.3 and 4.2.5.4.
4.2.5.2 Durability of reaction to fire against ageing/degradation and high temperature
The reaction to fire performance of MW products does not change with time or when subjected to the declared
maximum service temperature.
4.2.5.3 Durability of thermal resistance against ageing/degradation
The thermal conductivity of MW products does not change with time. This is covered by 4.2.1 thermal conductivity,
4.2.2 dimensions and tolerances and 4.2.3 dimensional stability or 4.3.2 maximum service temperature
(dimensional stability).
4.2.5.4 Durability of thermal resistance against high temperature
The thermal conductivity of MW products does not change with time at a high temperature. This is covered by 4.3.2
maximum service temperature (dimensional stability).
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4.3.1 General
If there is no requirement for a property described in 4.3 for a product in use, then that property does not need to
be determined and declared by the manufacturer.
4.3.2 Maximum service temperature
The maximum service temperature ST(+) shall be determined in accordance with EN 14706 for flat specimens and
EN 14707 for cylindrical specimens.
At the maximum service temperature, ST(+) no test result shall:
 exceed a deformation under the defined load by more than 5 %;
 exhibit evidence of self-heating causing sintering or collapse of the fibrous structure.
The maximum service, temperature ST(+), shall be declared below 100 °C in steps of not less than 5 °C and above
100 °C in steps of not less than 10 °C.
4.3.3 Minimum service temperature
Minimum service temperatures within the scope of this standard but above 0 °C need not be tested.
NOTE For minimum service temperatures within the scope of this standard, but below 0 °C, a test is necessary that should
be agreed between the parties.
4.3.4 Compressive stress or compressive strength
Compressive stress at 10 % deformation, σ10, or the compressive strength, σm, shall be determined in accordance
with EN 826. No test result for either the compressive stress at 10 % deformation or the compressive strength,
whichever is the smaller, shall be less than the declared level, CS(10\Y), chosen from the following values : 0,5 kPa;
5 kPa; 10 kPa; 15 kPa; 20 kPa; 25 kPa; 30 kPa; 40 kPa; 50 kPa; 60 kPa; 70 kPa; 80 kPa; 90 kPa; 100 kPa; 110 kPa;
120 kPa; 130 kPa; 140 kPa; 150 kPa; 175 kPa; 200 kPa; 225 kPa; 250 kPa; 300 kPa; 350 kPa; 400 kPa; 500 kPa.
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The labelled level shall indicate the level for compressive stress at 10 % deformation, CS(10), or the level for
compressive strength, CS(Y), whichever is the smaller.
NOTE EN 826 is not applicable to pipe sections, and compression behaviour is not determined.
4.3.5 Water absorption
Short term water absorption by partial immersion, Wp shall be determined in accordance with EN 1609 for flat
product or by EN 13472 for preformed insulation. No test result of the water absorption Wp, shall exceed
2
1,0 kg/m (WS1).
4.3.6 Water vapour diffusion resistance
Mineral wool products on their own do not significantly impede the movement of water vapour. Facings provide the
water vapour diffusion resistance.
Water vapour diffusion equivalent air layer thickness of faced products, sd, shall be determined in accordance with
EN 12086 for flat specimens and in accordance with EN 13469 for cylindrical specimens. No test result shall be
less than the value given in Table 4 for the declared level.
In the absence of measurements, the water vapour diffusion resistance factor, µ, of mineral wool products, either
unfaced or faced with a fabric with an open structure, may be assumed to be equal to 1.
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Table 4 — Water vapour diffusion equivalent air layer thickness
Level Requirement
m
MV 1 100
MV 2 200
Alternatively, for the declaration of water vapour transmission properties, the values quoted in EN ISO 10456 may
be used.
NOTE Water accumulation in the insulation is not only caused by diffusion, but also by air movements through holes and
gaps in the water vapour retarder.
4.3.7 Trace quantities of water soluble ions and the pH-value
Trace quantities of water-soluble chloride, fluoride, silicate and sodium ions and the pH-value shall be determined
in accordance with EN 13468. The manufacturer shall declare one or more as appropriate as levels in mg per kg of
product and the pH-value as levels in steps of 0,5. For chloride and fluoride, no test result shall exceed the
declared value. For silicate and sodium, no test result shall be below the declared value. For the pH-value, no test
result shall deviate from the declared value by more than 1,0.
4.3.8 Sound absorption
The sound absorption coefficient shall be determined in accordance with EN ISO 354 but always without a plenum.
The sound absorption characteristics shall be calculated in accordance with EN ISO 11654 using the values for the
practical sound absorption coefficient, αp, at the frequencies: 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 000 Hz, 2 000 Hz and
4 000 Hz and the single number value for αw (weighted sound absorption coefficient).
αp and αw shall be rounded to the nearest 0,05 (αp > 1 shall be expressed as αp = 1) and declared in levels with
steps of 0,05. No test result (αp and αw) shall be lower than the declared level.
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4.3.9 Release of dangerous substances
NOTE See Annex ZA.
4.3.10 Continuous glowing combustion
Where subject to regulation, a manufacturer shall declare the continuous glowing combustion according to national
test method where available.
NOTE A European test method is under development and the standard will be amended when this is available.
5 Test methods
5.1 Sampling
2
Flat test specimens shall be taken from the same sample with a total area not less than 1 m and sufficient to cover
the needed tests. The shorter side of the sample shall not be less than 300 mm or full size of the product whichever
is the smaller.
Pipe section specimens shall be taken from a sample consisting of at least three full size sections.
5.2 Conditioning
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No special conditioning of the test specimens is needed unless otherwise specified in the test standard. In case of
dispute, the test specimens shall be stored at (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative humidity for at least 6 h prior to
testing.
5.3 Testing
5.3.1 General
Table 5 gives the dimensions of the test specimens, the minimum number of measurements required to get one
test result and any specific conditions which are necessary.
The test may be performed on the unfaced/uncoated product if the facing/coating is known to have no influence on
the property.
5.3.2 Thermal conductivity
For flat test specimen thermal conductivity shall be determined in accordance with EN 12667 or EN 12939 for thick
products. For cylindrical test specimens thermal conductivity shall be determined in accordance with EN ISO 8497.
The tests in accordance with EN ISO 8497 may be replaced by tests in accordance with EN 12667 or EN 12939
provided it has been demonstrated that the results give safe (higher) values.
The thermal conductivity shall be determined for the full temperature range of the product. For factory production
control see Annex A.
For ITT, measurements of thermal conductivity made on two internal diameters of pipe sections at the greatest and
smallest insulation thickness for each set of the diameters are deemed to be representative of the total product
range.
For FPC, one dimension only is used.
NOTE Suitable sizes are 48 mm and 194 mm internal diameter.
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The guarded hot plate method, EN 12667 or EN 12939 shall be deemed to be a suitable method for measurement
of pipe insulation having an internal diameter exceeding 500 mm. Flat slabs shall be prepared having the same
thickness and density as the sections. If the guarded hot plate method is used the fact shall be stated in the test
report.
The thermal conductivity shall be determined directly at the measured thickness. If this is not possible it shall be
determined by measurements on other thicknesses of the product providing that:
 the product is of similar chemical and physical characteristics and produced on the same production line/unit;
 and it can be demonstrated that the thermal conductivity, λ, does not vary more than 2 % over the range of
thicknesses where the calculation is applied.
Where a product is manufactured in a range of thicknesses and the manufacturer chooses to characterise the
entire range by declaring only one λ, he shall declare the highest λ of the range.
If facings or stitches have been removed, this and the reason for removal shall be stated in the test report.
For products with a compressive stress or compressive strength lower than 10 kPa, the thermal conductivity shall
be determined at nominal thickness, dN, or measured thickness whichever is the lower, for wired matts the
measurement is always at nominal thickness.
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Table 5 — Test methods, specimens and conditions

Dimensions in millimetres
Clause Test method Minimum number of

Test specimen Specific
measurements to get
dimensionsa conditions
No. Title Flat Cylindrical one test result
4.2.1 Thermal EN 12667 EN 12667

conductivity or or
EN 12939 EN 12939 Equipment
for Di > 500 dependent 1
EN ISO 8497 Full size 1
4.2.2 Dimensions and

tolerances
4.2.2.1 Length and width EN 822 EN 13467 Full size 1
4.2.2.1 Thickness EN 823 EN 13467 Full size Mat, felt, roll, mattress,
quilt: 1
Batt, board,
slab: 3
Inside diameter EN 13467 Full size 1
4.2.2.2 Squareness EN 824 EN 13467 Full size 1

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4.2.3 Dimensional stability EN 1604 200 × 200 3
4.2.4 Reaction to fire See EN 13501-1 See EN

15715:2009
4.3.2 Maximum service EN 14706 EN 14707 100 × 100 3

temperature
150 ×150
200 × 200
300 × 300
for pipe sections
see EN 14707
4.3.4 Compressive strength EN 826 200 × 200 5 Grinding

300 × 300 3
4.3.5 Water absorption EN 1609 200 × 200 4 Method A
Water absorption EN 13472 See test method 3
4.3.6 Water vapour EN 12086 See See EN 12086:1997 For products

diffusion resistance b EN 12086 with water
vapour
EN 13469 See 5 retarder
EN 13469 b
only
4.3.7 Trace quantities of EN 13468 3 20 g

water soluble ions
and the pH-value
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Table 5 (continued)
Clause Test method Minimum number of

Test specimen Specific
a measurements to get
No. Title Flat Cylindrical dimensions conditions
one test result
2
4.3.8 Sound absorption EN ISO 354 min. 10 m 1 To be
reported
4.3.9 Release of dangerous c c

substances
4.3.10 Continuous glowing c c

combustion
a Always full-size product thickness, except for 4.2.3.
b When testing products with water vapour retarder, in accordance with EN 12086, the specimen thickness to measure is the water
vapour retarder thickness plus 2 mm to 3 mm.
c Not yet available.
5.3.3 Reaction to fire
The tests shall be carried out in accordance with the rules given in EN 13501-1.
Rules for mounting and fixing are given in EN 15715:2009.

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Annex A of EN 15715:2009 gives tables for product and installation parameters for flat products and pipe insulation
products as placed on the market. Installation parameters for standardized assemblies are only given for flat
products.
6 Designation code
A designation code for the product shall be given by the manufacturer. The following shall be included except when
there is no requirement for a property described in 4.3:
 Thickness tolerances Ti
 Maximum service temperature ST(+)i
 Compressive stress or strength CS(10\Y)i
 Water absorption WSi
 Water vapour diffusion equivalent air layer thickness MVi
 Weighted sound absorption coefficient AWi
 Trace quantities of water soluble chloride ions CLi
 Trace quantities of water soluble fluoride ions Fi
 Trace quantities of water soluble silicate ions SIi
 Trace quantities of water soluble sodium ions NAi
 Level of the pH pHi
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where “i” shall be used to indicate the relevant class or level.
The designation code for a mineral wool product is illustrated by the following example:
MW EN 14303–T2–ST(+)650–CS(10)20–WS1–MV1–CL6–pH9,5
7 Evaluation of conformity
7.1 General
The manufacturer or his authorised representative shall be responsible for the conformity of his product with the
requirements of this European Standard. The evaluation of conformity shall be carried out in accordance with
EN 13172 and shall be based on initial type testing (ITT), factory production control (FPC) by the manufacturer,
including product assessment and tests on samples taken at the factory.
If a manufacturer decides to group his products, it shall be done in accordance with EN 13172.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative shall make available, in response to a request, a certificate or
declaration of conformity as appropriate.
NOTE For the CE certificate and declaration of conformity, as appropriate, see ZA.2.2.
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ITT shall be carried out in accordance with EN 13172 for all characteristics declared. ITT for the thermal
conductivity curve shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 13787.
For ITT testing of the λ curve and the maximum service temperature only one test result is required.
For the relevant characteristics, ITT on products corresponding also to EN 13162 may be used for the purpose of
ITT and declaration according to this standard.
7.3 Factory Production Control
FPC testing shall be made for the characteristics listed in Annex A.
The minimum frequencies of tests in the factory production control shall be in accordance with Annex A. When
indirect testing is used, the correlation to direct testing shall be established in accordance with EN 13172.
For the relevant characteristics, FPC on products corresponding also to EN 13162 may be used for the purpose of
FPC and declaration according to this standard.
8 Marking and labelling

Products conforming with this standard shall be clearly marked, either on the product or on the label on the
packaging, with the following information:
 product name or other identifying characteristic;
 name or identifying mark and address of the manufacturer or his authorised representative in the European
Economic Area;
 shift or time of production and manufacturing plant or traceability code;
 reaction to fire class; specific test conditions shall be indicated with the marking by reference to manufacturer's
literature, where relevant;
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 declared thermal conductivity: reference to manufacturer's literature, ML, showing thermal conductivity as a
function of mean temperature, given as a table, curve and/or equation;
 declared thickness; for wire net mats the associated load for thickness measurement shall also be given,
 designation code as given in Clause 6;
 type of facing, if any;
 declared length, declared width; or inside diameter as appropriate;
 number of pieces and area in the package, as appropriate.
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EN 14303:2009 (E)
Annex A
(normative)
Factory production control

Table A.1 — Minimum product testing frequencies
Clause Minimum testing frequencya

Direct testing Indirect testing
No. Title Mats, batts, rolls,
Lamella mats Wired mats Slabs, boards Pipe sections Test method Frequency
mattress, felts, quilts
b
4.2.1 Thermal conductivity 1 per 2 years 1 per 2 years 1 per 2 years and 1 per 2 years and 1 per 2 years and Density and 1 per 24 h
and indirect and indirect indirect testing indirect testing indirect testing manufacturer’s
testing testing methods
4.2.2 Dimensions and tolerances
4.2.2.1 Length 1 per 24 h 1 per 24 h 1 per 24 h 1 per 24 h 1 per 24h
Width 1 per 24 h 1 per 24 h 1 per 24 h 1 per 24 h
Thickness 1 per 24 h 1 per 24 h 1 per 24 h 1 per 24 h 1 per 24 h
Inside diameter 1 per 24 h
Thickness uniformity 1 per 24 h
4.2.2.2 Squareness 1 per 24 h 1 per 24 h
4.2.3 Dimensional stability under 1 per 5 years 1 per 5 years 1 per 5 years 1 per 5 years
specified temperature and
humidity conditions
4.2.4 Reaction to fire See Table A.2
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Table A.1 (continued)
Clause Minimum testing frequencya

Direct testing Indirect testing
No. Title Mats, batts, rolls,

Lamella mats Wired mats mattress, felts, Slabs, boards Pipe sections Test method Frequency
quilts
4.3.2 Maximum service 1 per 5 years and 1 per 5 years and 1 per 5 years and 1 per 5 years and 1 per 5 years and Manufacturer's 1 per 24 h
temperature indirect testing indirect testing indirect testing indirect testing indirect testing method
4.3.4 Compressive stress or 1 per 24 h
compressive strength
4.3.5 Water absorption 1 per 5 years and 1 per year and 1 per year and 1 per year and Manufacturer's 1 per day
indirect testing indirect testing indirect testing indirect testing method
4.3.6 Water vapour diffusion 1 per 2 years and 1 per 2 years and 1 per 2 years and 1 per 2 years and Manufacturer's 1 per 24 h
resistance indirect testing indirect testing indirect testing indirect testing method
4.3.7 Trace quantities of water 1 per 5 years 1 per 5 years 1 per 5 years 1 per 5 years 1 per 5 years
soluble chloride, fluoride,
silicate and sodium ions
and the pH-value
4.3.8 Sound absorption 1 per 5 years 1 per 5 years 1 per 5 years 1 per 5 years 1 per 5 years
4.3.9 Release of dangerous c c c c c
substances
4.3.10 Continuous glowing c c c c c
combustion
a The minimum testing frequencies, expressed in number of test results required per period, shall be understood as the minimum for each production unit/line under stable conditions. In
addition to the testing frequencies given above, testing of relevant properties of the product shall be repeated when changes or modifications are made that are likely to affect the conformity
of the product. For ITT and FPC, units using the same process in one factory are considered together (as one production line).
For mechanical properties, the testing frequencies given are independent of the change of product. In addition the manufacturer shall establish internal rules for process adjustments related
to these properties when changing the product.
b Once in every 24 h where there has been production.
c Frequencies are not given.
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Table A.2 — Minimum product testing frequencies for the reaction to fire characteristics
Clause Minimum testing frequency a

Title Indirect testing c
Direct testing b Components d
Reaction Product
No. Substantial Non-substantial
to fire
class Fre- Fre- Fre-
Test method Frequency Test method Test method Test method
quency quency quency
4.2.4 A1 1 per 3 months f or – – – – – –

without
further EN 13820 – – Loss on ignition 1 per 4 h Weight per unit area 1 per 1 h
fire 1 per 2 years and indirect testing
testing e
EN ISO 1182 – – Loss on ignition 1 per 4 h Either loss on ignition 1 per 4 h

and or calorific potential
A1 EN ISO 1716 1 per 2 years and indirect testing
and EN 13823 Apparent density 1 per 1 h weight per unit area 1 per 1 h
where applicable
EN ISO 1182 or – – Loss on ignition 1 per 24 h Either loss on ignition 1 per 24 h

A2 EN ISO 1716 1 per 2 years and indirect testing or calorific potential
and EN 13823 Apparent density 1 per 24 h Weight per unit area 1 per 24 h
Loss on ignition 1 per 24 h Either loss on ignition 1 per 24 h

B 1 per 2 years and indirect testing Manufacturer's 1 per 24 h or calorific potential
EN 13823 method
C and Apparent density 1 per 24 h weight per unit area 1 per 24 h
EN ISO 11925-2
D
Manufacturer's 1 per 24 h – – – –
1 per 2 years and indirect testing
method
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Table A.2 (continued)
Clause Minimum testing frequency a

Title Indirect testing c
Direct testing b Components d
Reaction Product
No. Substantial Non-substantial
to fire
class Fre- Fre- Fre-
Test method Frequency Test method Test method Test method
quency quency quency
4.2.4
E EN ISO 11925-2 1 per 2 years and indirect testing Manufacturer's 1 per 24 h – – – –
method
NOTE Not all Euroclasses may apply for the products conforming to this standard.
a The minimum testing frequencies, expressed in number of test results required per period, shall be understood as the minimum for each production unit/line under stable conditions. In
addition to the testing frequencies given above, testing of relevant properties of the product shall be repeated when changes or modifications are made that are likely to affect the conformity
of the product. For ITT and FPC, units using the same process in one factory are considered together (as one production line).
b Direct testing may be conducted either by a third party or by the manufacturer.
c Indirect testing may be conducted by a third party or by the manufacturer on the product or on its components.
d Definition as given in the Euroclasses Decision 2000/147/EC:
- Substantial component: A material that constitutes a significant part of a non-homogeneous product. A layer with a mass per unit area ≥ 1,0 kg/m2 or a thickness ≥ 1,0 mm is
considered to be a substantial component.
- Non-substantial component : A material that does not constitute a significant part of a non-homogeneous product. A layer with a mass per unit area < 1,0 kg/m2 and a thickness
< 1,0 mm is considered to be a non-substantial component.
- In case of a certified component, the frequency is once per delivery of the component.
e European Decision 96/603/EC: Materials to be considered as reaction to fire class A provided for in Decision 94/611/EC without the need for testing (of reaction to fire characteristics).
f Only for unfaced products.
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Annex B
(informative)
Additional Properties
B.1 General
The manufacturer can choose to give information on the following additional properties (see Table B.1).
This information, where appropriate for the product and the application, should be given as limit values for each test
result obtained from the referred test method and conditions as given in Table B.1.
B.2 Density
Apparent density is a useful parameter, among others, for identification but it should not be used as a basis for the
quality assessment of mineral wool products.
Apparent density of batts, bevelled lags, felts, lamella mats, mats, mattresses, quilts, rolls, slabs, boards, wired
mats, if voluntary declared, will be determined in accordance with EN 1602.
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Apparent density of pipe sections, if voluntary declared, will be determined in accordance with EN 13470.
Products manufactured from mineral wool can have the same thermal or mechanical properties at different
densities. For this reason product densities are not quoted as requirement in this standard.
B.3 Flatness
Deviation from flatness, P(x), if voluntarily declared, will be determined in accordance with EN 825. The deviation
from flatness, x, of boards and slabs, if voluntary declared, will be expressed in mm.
B.4 Airflow resistivity

Airflow resistivity, AF, is a useful parameter for estimating sound absorption and estimating the possibility of
internal convection in the insulation.
Airflow resistivity, if voluntary declared, will be determined in accordance with EN 29053.
B.5 Dynamic stiffness

Dynamic stiffness, SD, is necessary for calculations of sound and vibration calculations. Dynamic stiffness, if
voluntary declared, will be determined in accordance with EN 29052-1.
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Table B.1 — Test methods, specimens and conditions

Dimensions in millimetres
Factory
Clause production
Minimum control
Test
number of
specimens Minimum
Test measure- Specific
product
methods ments to get conditions
testing
No. Title one test
Dimensionsa frequencyb
result
Direct
testing
B.2 Density EN 1602 Full size Minimum 5 1 per 1h
EN 13470 Full size Minimum 3 1 per 1h
B.3 Flatness EN 825 Full size 1 1 per 4h
B.4 Airflow EN 29053 Apparatus 9 Method A 1 per year
resistivity dependent and indirect
testing
B.5 Dynamic EN 29052-1 200 × 200 3 1 per 24h
stiffness —
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Part 1:
Materials
used under
floating
floors in
dwellings
a Full-size product thickness.
b Only relevant in the case of declaring the property.
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the

EU Construction Products Directive
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate M1031 “Thermal insulation products” given to CEN by
the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
The clauses of this European Standard, shown in the table below, meet the requirements of the Mandate M103 given
under the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC).
Compliance with these clauses confers a presumption of fitness of the construction product covered by this
European Standard for the intended uses indicated herein; reference shall be made to the information
accompanying the CE marking.
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness for intended uses, can
be applicable to the factory made mineral wool products falling within the scope of this European Standard.
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NOTE 1 In addition to the specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this standard, there may be other
requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European legislation and national laws,
regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive, these
requirements need also to be complied with, when and where they apply.
NOTE 2 An informative database of European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at the
Construction web site on EUROPA (accessed through
http://ec.europa.eu./enterprise/construction/internal/dangsub/dangmain_en.htm).
This annex establishes the conditions for the CE marking of the construction products intended for the uses
indicated in Table ZA.1 and shows the relevant clauses applicable.
This annex has the same scope as Clause 1 of this standard and is defined by Table ZA.1.
1 As amended by mandates M126, M130 and M367.
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Table ZA.1 — Relevant clauses

Construction Products: Factory made mineral wool products
Intended uses: Thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations
Requirement/Characteristic Requirement clauses in this Levels and/or
Notes a
from the mandate European Standard classes
Reaction to fire 4.2.4 Reaction to fire Euroclasses -
Euroclass characteristics
Acoustic absorption index 4.3.8 Sound absorption _ Levels
Thermal resistance 4.2.1 Thermal conductivity _ Levels of λ
4.2.2 Dimensions and tolerances Levels and
classes
Water vapour permeability 4.3.6 Water vapour diffusion _ Levels of
resistance equivalent
air layer
thickness
Compressive strength 4.3.4 Compressive stress or _ _
compressive strength for flat
products
Rate of release of corrosive 4.3.7 Trace quantities of water- _ Levels of
substances soluble ions and the pH-value ion content
and levels
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of the pH-
value
Release of dangerous substances 4.3.9 Release of dangerous _ _
to the indoor environment substances
Continuous glowing combustion 4.3.10 Continuous glowing - -
combustion
Durability of reaction to fire 4.2.5 Durability characteristics _ b
against ageing/degradation
Durability of thermal resistance 4.2.1 Thermal conductivity _ c
against ageing/degradation
4.2.2 Dimension and tolerances
4.2.3 Dimensional stability, or
4.3.2 Maximum service
temperature – dimensional stability
4.2.5 Durability characteristics
d
Durability of reaction to fire 4.2.5 Durability characteristics _
against high temperature
Durability of thermal resistance 4.2.5 Durability characteristics _ C
against high temperature

4.3.2 Maximum service
temperature – dimensional stability
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Table ZA.1 (continued)
a The requirement on a certain characteristic is not applicable in those Member States (MSs) where there are no regulatory
requirements on that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case, manufacturers placing their products on the
market of these MSs are not obliged to determine nor declare the performance of their products with regard to this characteristic
and the option “No performance determined” (NPD) in the information accompanying the CE marking (see ZA.3) may be used.
The NPD option may not be used, however, where the characteristic is subject to a threshold level (thermal resistance (thermal
conductivity and thickness)).
b The fire performance of mineral wool does not deteriorate with time. The Euroclass classification of the product is related to the
organic content, which cannot increase with time.
c Thermal conductivity of mineral wool products does not change with time, experience has shown the fibre structure to be stable
and the porosity contains no other gases than atmospheric air.
d The fire performance of mineral wool does not deteriorate with high temperature. The Euroclass classification of the product is
related to the organic content, which remains constant or decreases with high temperature.
ZA.2 Procedures for attestation of conformity of factory made mineral wool products
ZA.2.1 Systems of attestation of conformity
For products having more than one of the intended uses specified in the following families, the tasks for the
approved body, derived from the relevant systems of attestation of conformity, are cumulative.
The system of attestation of conformity for the factory made mineral wool products, indicated in Table ZA.1 in
accordance with the decision of the European Commission 95/204/EC of 30.04.95 revised by decision 99/91/EC of
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25.01.99 and by the Commission Decision 2001/596/EC as given in Annex III of the mandate M103 as amended by
mandates M126, M130 and M367 is shown in Table ZA.2 for the indicated intended use(s).
Table ZA.2 — System(s) of attestation of conformity
Level(s) or class(es) Attestation of

Product(s) Intended use(s)
(reaction to fire) conformity system(s)
Thermal insulation For uses subject to A1 a, A2 a, Ba, C a 1
products regulations on reaction to fire
A1 b, A2 b, B b, C b, D, E 3
(A1 to E) c, F 3 (with 4 for RtF)
Any – 3
System 1: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(i), without audit testing of samples.
System 3: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), Second possibility.
System 4: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), Third possibility.
a Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retarders or a limiting of organic material).
b Products/materials not covered by footnote a.
c Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire e.g. (products/materials of classes A1 according to the
Decision 96/603/EC, as amended).
The system of attestation of conformity for the CE marking of the product is defined in accordance with Annex ZA
a
(see ZA.2.1). For mineral wool (MW) products the footnote of Table ZA.2 applies except when it can be
demonstrated to the notified body for a particular product that no stage in the production process will result in an
b
improvement of the reaction to fire classification (see Table ZA.2, footnote ).
The attestation of conformity of the factory made mineral wool products in Table ZA.1 shall be based on the
evaluation of conformity procedures indicated in Tables ZA.3 to ZA.4 resulting from application of the clauses of
this or other European Standard indicated therein.
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Where more than one table applies for the product (i.e. because its intended use makes different characteristics
relevant), Table ZA.3 has to be read in conjunction with subsequent tables in order to determine which
characteristics assigned to the manufacturer in Table ZA.3 are type tested by a notified test lab (system 3) and
which by the manufacturer (system 4).
Table ZA.3 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for products under system 1
Evaluation of conformity
clauses of EN 13172 to apply
Tasks Content of the task
in addition to the relevant
Clause 7
Factory Clauses 1 to 5, Annexes B and C

Parameters related to all relevant of EN 13172:2008
production
characteristics of Table ZA.1
control FPC 7.3 of this standard
Tasks for
the Further testing
All relevant characteristics of Table
manu- of samples Annex A of this standard
ZA.1
facturer taken at factory
Those relevant characteristics of Clause 6 of EN 13172:2008
Initial type
Table ZA.1 not tested by the notified
testing 7.2 of this standard
body
— Reaction to fire
— Thermal resistance
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Initial type — Release of dangerous Clause 6 of EN 13172:2008

testing substancesa 7.2 of this standard
— Compressive strength
Tasks for — Release of corrosive substances
the
Initial Annexes B and C of EN
notified Parameters related to all relevant
inspection of 13172:2008 and
body characteristics of Table ZA.1, in
factory and of
particular reaction to fire 7.3 of this standard
FPC
Continuous
surveillance, Parameters related to all relevant Annexes B and C of EN
assessment characteristics of Table ZA.1, in 13172:2008
and approval of particular reaction to fire 7.3 of this standard
FPC
a No test method available as yet.
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Table ZA.4 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for products under system 3 or system 3
combined with system 4 for reaction to fire
Evaluation of conformity clauses

Tasks Content of the task of EN 13172 to apply in addition
to the relevant Clause 7
7.3 of this standard and clauses 1 to
5 of EN 13172:2008 and:
Factory
Parameters related to all relevant For system 3 Annex C of
production
characteristics of Table ZA.1 EN 13172:2008.
control FPC
For system 3 (with 4 for RtF)
Annexes C and D of EN 13172:2008
Tasks
"Those relevant characteristics of
under the Initial type testing Clause 6 of EN 13172:2008
Table ZA.1 not tested by the notified
responsibil by the
body" including reaction to fire for 7.2 of this standard
ity of the manufacturer
system 3 and 4
manu-
facturer — Reaction to fire (system 3)
— Thermal resistance
Initial type testing
— Release of dangerous substancesa Clause 6 of EN 13172:2008
by a notified test
laboratory — Compressive strength (for load 7.2 of this standard
bearing applications)
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— Release of corrosive substances

a No test method available as yet.
ZA.2.2 EC certificate and declaration of conformity
(In case of products under system 1): When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, the
certification body shall draw up a certificate of conformity (EC Certificate of conformity), which entitles the
manufacturer to affix the CE marking. The certificate shall include:
 name, address and identification number of the certification body;
 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and place of
production;
NOTE 1 The manufacturer may also be the person responsible for placing the product onto the EEA market, if he takes
responsibility for CE marking.
 description of the product (type, identification, use, …);
 provisions to which the product conforms (e.g. Annex ZA);
 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions, etc.);
 the number of the certificate;
 conditions and period of validity of the certificate, where applicable;
 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.
In addition the manufacturer shall draw up a declaration of conformity (EC Declaration of conformity) including the
following:
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 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA;
 name and address of the certification body;
 description of the product (type, identification, use, …) and a copy of the information accompanying the CE
marking;
NOTE 2 Where some of the information required for the declaration is already given in the CE marking information it does
not need to be repeated.
 provisions to which the product conforms (e.g. Annex ZA );
 the number of the EC Certificate of conformity;
 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the manufacturer or
his authorised representative.
(In case of products under system 3 or (3 with 4 for Rtf)): When compliance with the conditions of this annex is
achieved, the manufacturer, or his agent established in the EEA shall prepare and retain a declaration of conformity
(EC Declaration of conformity), which entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking. The declaration shall
include:
 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and place of
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production;
NOTE 3 The manufacturer may also be the person responsible for placing the product onto the EEA market, if he takes
responsibility for CE marking.
 description of the product (type, identification, use, …) and a copy of the information accompanying the CE
marking;
NOTE 4 Where some of the information required for the declaration is already given in the CE marking information it does
not need to be repeated.
 provisions to which the product conforms (e.g. Annex ZA);
 name and address of the notified laboratory(ies);
 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the manufacturer or
his authorised representative.
The above mentioned declaration and certificate shall be presented in the official language or languages of the
Member State in which the product is to be used.
The validity of the declaration/certificate shall be verified at least once a year.
ZA.3 CE Marking and labelling

The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the EEA is responsible for the affixing of the
CE marking. The CE marking symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EC and shall be shown on
the product itself, on the accompanying label or on the packaging. The following information shall accompany the
CE marking symbol:
 identification number of the certification body (only for products under systems 1);
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 name or identifying mark and registered address of the manufacturer (see Note 1 in ZA.2.2);
 the last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed;
 number of the EC Certificate of conformity (if relevant);
 reference to this European Standard;
 description of the product: generic name, material, dimensions, … and intended use;
 information on those relevant essential characteristics listed in Table ZA.1 which are to be declared presented
as;
— standard designation(s) in combination with declared values as described in Clause 8;
 “No performance determined” for characteristics where this is relevant.
The “No performance determined” (NPD) option may not be used where the characteristic is subject to a threshold
level. Otherwise, the NPD option may be used when and where the characteristic, for a given intended use, is not
subject to regulatory requirements in the Member State of destination.
Figure ZA.1 gives an example of the information to be given on the product, label, packaging and/or commercial
documents.
CE marking for factory made mineral wool products shall be accompanied by the information shown below.
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CE conformity marking, consisting of

the“CE”-symbol given in Directive
93/68/EEC.
01234
Identification number of the certification
body (for products under system 1)
Name or identifying mark and registered

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050
address of the producer
Two last digits of the year for affixing

09
CE marking (ITT)
Certificate number (for products under

0123-CPD-00234
system 1)
EN 14303:2009 No. of dated version of European

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Standard
Mineral wool, intended to be used as
thermal insulation product for building Description of product
equipment and industrial installations
and
information on regulated characteristics

Reaction to fire – Class A1
Thermal conductivity, see

Manufacturer’s Literature
MW – EN – 14303 – T2 – ST(+)650 – Designation code (in accordance with
CS(10)20 – WS – MV1 – CL6 – pH9,5 Clause 6 for the relevant characteristics
according to Table ZA.1)
Figure ZA.1 — Example of CE marking information
In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should also be
accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other legislation
on dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required by that
legislation.
NOTE 1 European legislation without national derogations need not be mentioned.
NOTE 2 Affixing the CE marking symbol means, if a product is subject to more than one directive, that it complies with all
applicable directives.
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Bibliography
[1] EN 825, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of flatness
[2] EN 1602, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of the apparent density
[3] EN 13470, Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations — Determination
of the apparent density of preformed pipe insulation
[4] EN 29052-1, Acoustics — Determination of dynamic stiffness — Part 1: Materials used under floating floors
in dwellings
[5] EN 29053, Acoustics — Materials for acoustical applications — Determination of airflow resistance
(ISO 9053:1991)
[6] ISO 65, Carbon steel tubes suitable for screwing in accordance with ISO 7-1
[7] EN 13162, Thermal insulation products for buildings — Factory made mineral wool (MW) products —
Specification
[8] EN 13238, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Conditioning procedures and general rules for
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selection of substrates
[9] EN ISO 9229:2007, Thermal insulation — Vocabulary (ISO 9229:2007)
[10] EN ISO 10456, Building materials and products — Hygrothermal properties — Tabulated design values and
procedures for determining declared and design thermal values (ISO 10456:2007)
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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 14303:2009

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 14303

Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 September 2009.

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Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 35

Table 2 — Levels and classes for dimensional tolerances ......................................................................... 11

Table 3 — Load for thickness measurements .............................................................................................. 12

Table 5 — Test methods, specimens and conditions .................................................................................. 17

Table A.1 — Minimum product testing frequencies ..................................................................................... 21

Table B.1 — Test methods, specimens and conditions .............................................................................. 26

Table ZA.1 — Relevant clauses ...................................................................................................................... 28

Table ZA.2 — System(s) of attestation of conformity .................................................................................. 29

building equipment or the industrial installation projected or because of safety regulations.

This European Standard contains three annexes:

 Annex A (normative), Factory production control;

 Annex B (informative), Additional properties;

This document includes a bibliography.

EN 823, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of thickness

EN 824, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of squareness

EN 13172, Thermal insulating products — Evaluation of conformity

maximum service temperature

3 Terms, definitions, symbols, units and abbreviated terms

3.1 Terms and definitions

3.1.1 Terms and definitions as given in EN ISO 9229:2007

3.1.2 Additional terms and definitions

3.2 Symbols, units and abbreviated terms

3.2.1 Symbols and units used in this standard

αp is the practical sound absorption coefficient –

αw is the weighted sound absorption coefficient –

Di is the inside diameter mm

Do is the outside diameter mm

dN is the nominal thickness of the product mm

∆εb is the relative change in width %

∆εd is the relative change in thickness %

∆εl is the relative change in length %

λ is the thermal conductivity W/(m.K)

λD is the declared thermal conductivity W/(m.K)

µ is the water vapour diffusion resistance factor –

Sb is the deviation from squareness on length and width mm/m

sd is the water vapour diffusion equivalent air layer thickness m

σ10 is the compressive stress at 10 % deformation kPa

σm is the compressive strength kPa

v is the deviation from squareness for pipe sections mm

AP is the symbol of the declared level of practical sound absorption coefficient

AW is the symbol of the declared level of weighted sound absorption coefficient

CL is the symbol of the declared level of soluble chloride ions

F is the symbol of the declared level of soluble fluoride ions

NA is the symbol of the declared level of soluble sodium ions

pH is the symbol of the declared level of the pH-value

SI is the symbol of the declared level of soluble silicate ions

T is the symbol of the declared class for thickness tolerances

3.2.2 Abbreviations used in this standard