EN 12088:2013
(Main)Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of long term water absorption by diffusion
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the long-term water absorption of test specimens by diffusion. It is applicable to thermal insulating products. It is intended to simulate the water absorption of products subjected to high relative humidities, approximating to 100 %, on both sides and subjected to a water vapour pressure gradient for a long period of time e.g. inverted roof or unprotected ground insulation.
The test is not applicable for all types of thermal insulating products. The product standard should state for which of its products, if any, this test is applicable.
NOTE For unprotected ground insulation, the temperature of 50 C might be replaced by a lower temperature, when more data is available.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 12-Mar-2013
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 88 - Thermal insulating materials and products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 88/WG 1 - Common general test methods
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 24-Jul-2019
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 29-Mar-2017
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12088:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of long term water absorption by diffusion". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the long-term water absorption of test specimens by diffusion. It is applicable to thermal insulating products. It is intended to simulate the water absorption of products subjected to high relative humidities, approximating to 100 %, on both sides and subjected to a water vapour pressure gradient for a long period of time e.g. inverted roof or unprotected ground insulation. The test is not applicable for all types of thermal insulating products. The product standard should state for which of its products, if any, this test is applicable. NOTE For unprotected ground insulation, the temperature of 50 C might be replaced by a lower temperature, when more data is available.
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the long-term water absorption of test specimens by diffusion. It is applicable to thermal insulating products. It is intended to simulate the water absorption of products subjected to high relative humidities, approximating to 100 %, on both sides and subjected to a water vapour pressure gradient for a long period of time e.g. inverted roof or unprotected ground insulation. The test is not applicable for all types of thermal insulating products. The product standard should state for which of its products, if any, this test is applicable. NOTE For unprotected ground insulation, the temperature of 50 C might be replaced by a lower temperature, when more data is available.
EN 12088:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials; 91.100.99 - Other construction materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12088:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12088:1997, EN ISO 16536:2019, EN ISO 29768:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12088:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. 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.Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Ugotavljanje dolgotrajnega vpijanja vode - Preskus z difuzijoWärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der Wasseraufnahme durch DiffusionProduits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination de l'absorption d'eau à long terme - Essai par diffusionThermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of long term water absorption by diffusion91.100.60Thermal and sound insulating materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12088:2013SIST EN 12088:2013en,fr,de01-julij-2013SIST EN 12088:2013SLOVENSKI
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EN 12088
March 2013 ICS 91.100.60 Supersedes EN 12088:1997English Version
Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of long term water absorption by diffusion
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination de l'absorption d'eau à long terme - Essai par diffusion
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der Wasseraufnahme durch Diffusion This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 December 2012.
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-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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The revision of this standard contains no major changes, only minor corrections and clarifications of an editorial nature. This European Standard is one of a series of standards which specify test methods for determining dimensions and properties of thermal insulating materials and products. It supports a series of product standards for thermal insulating materials and products which derive from the Council Directive of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (Directive 89/106/EEC) through the consideration of the essential requirements. This European Standard has been drafted for applications in buildings but it may also be used in other areas where it is relevant. This European test standard is one of the following group of inter-related standards on test methods for determining dimensions and properties of thermal insulation materials and products, all of which fall within the scope of CEN/TC 88: 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 825, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of flatness EN 826, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compression behaviour EN 1602, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of the apparent density EN 1603, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/50 % relative humidity) EN 1604, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions EN 1605, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of deformation under specified compressive load and temperature conditions EN 1606, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compressive creep SIST EN 12088:2013
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