EN 14057:2003
(Main)Lead and lead alloys - Scraps - Terms and definitions
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard defines specific terms which are helpful for the communication within the lead industry and its customers relating to scrap of lead and lead alloys.
A clear terminology and classification of these materials, new and used, recovered from products and processes is also contained. No reference is made either to commercial terms of commercial contracts and conditions such as collection, weighing, shipping, receiving and claims or technical values such as lead and alloying elements content, analyticals and physical characteristics such as size and weight. No reference is made to regulatory environmental, health and safety considerations. A glossary (see clause 4) comprises all terms which are defined in this standard and their translations into French and German in alphabetical order.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-Jan-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Jul-2003
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 306 - Lead and lead alloys
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 306/WG 6 - Lead and lead alloys: Scraps
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 22-Jan-2003
- Completion Date
- 22-Jan-2003
Overview
EN 14057:2003 - Lead and lead alloys - Scraps - Terms and definitions is a CEN (European) standard that establishes clear terminology and a classification scheme for scrap materials of lead and lead alloys. Its primary purpose is to improve communication between the lead industry and its customers by defining terms for new and used materials recovered from products and processes. The standard also provides a multilingual glossary (English, French, German) to support consistent use across Europe.
Key topics and requirements
- Defined material groups: The standard classifies lead scrap into six main groups:
- Unalloyed lead scrap (soft lead, cable sheathing, tarry cable sheathing)
- Alloyed lead scrap (hard lead, wheel weights, type/print metals, white metals/babbitt)
- Lead‑acid battery scrap (whole batteries and battery components such as metallic components, battery paste, plates)
- Leaded glass
- Other scrap (dross, fumes, residues)
- Lead scrap mixture (combinations of the above, excluding radioactive materials)
- Glossary and multilingual translations: Alphabetical glossary listing all defined terms with French and German equivalents to ensure consistent, cross‑border terminology.
- Scope limitations: The standard explicitly excludes:
- Commercial contract conditions (collection, weighing, shipping, receiving, claims)
- Technical assay data and physical characteristics (lead/alloy content, analytical values, size, weight)
- Regulatory environmental, health and safety requirements
- Normative references: EN 14057 cites related lead standards (e.g., EN 12659, EN 12548, EN 12588, EN 13086) and IEC vocabulary where relevant.
Applications and who uses it
EN 14057 is a practical reference for professionals involved in lead material supply chains to ensure consistent naming and classification:
- Lead and lead‑alloy producers and smelters
- Scrap collectors, recyclers, and processors
- Battery manufacturers and battery recyclers (lead‑acid battery handling)
- Metal traders, procurement and quality control teams
- Technical writers, standards committees and certification bodies needing standard terminology Using EN 14057 reduces ambiguity in specifications, streamlines communication between suppliers and customers, and supports traceability of scrap categories across European markets.
Related standards
- EN 12659 - Lead and lead alloys – Lead
- EN 12548 - Lead and lead alloys – Lead alloy ingots for electric cable sheathing and for sleeves
- EN 12588 - Lead and lead alloys – Rolled lead sheet for building purposes
- EN 13086 - Lead and lead alloys – Lead oxides
- IEC 60050‑486 - International electrotechnical vocabulary (battery terminology)
Keywords: EN 14057:2003, lead scrap terminology, lead alloys scraps, lead recycling, lead‑acid battery scrap, scrap classification, CEN standard, glossary.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14057:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Lead and lead alloys - Scraps - Terms and definitions". This standard covers: This European Standard defines specific terms which are helpful for the communication within the lead industry and its customers relating to scrap of lead and lead alloys. A clear terminology and classification of these materials, new and used, recovered from products and processes is also contained. No reference is made either to commercial terms of commercial contracts and conditions such as collection, weighing, shipping, receiving and claims or technical values such as lead and alloying elements content, analyticals and physical characteristics such as size and weight. No reference is made to regulatory environmental, health and safety considerations. A glossary (see clause 4) comprises all terms which are defined in this standard and their translations into French and German in alphabetical order.
This European Standard defines specific terms which are helpful for the communication within the lead industry and its customers relating to scrap of lead and lead alloys. A clear terminology and classification of these materials, new and used, recovered from products and processes is also contained. No reference is made either to commercial terms of commercial contracts and conditions such as collection, weighing, shipping, receiving and claims or technical values such as lead and alloying elements content, analyticals and physical characteristics such as size and weight. No reference is made to regulatory environmental, health and safety considerations. A glossary (see clause 4) comprises all terms which are defined in this standard and their translations into French and German in alphabetical order.
EN 14057:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.77 - Metallurgy (Vocabularies); 77.150.60 - Lead, zinc and tin products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14057:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12548:1999, EN 12588:2006, EN 12659:1999, EN 13086:2000, EN 848-2:2007+A2:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Blei und Bleilegierungen - Schrotte - BegriffePlomb et alliages de plomb - Scrappes (matieres premieres de recyclage) - Termes et définitionsLead and lead alloys - Scraps - Terms and definitions77.120.60Svinec, cink, kositer in njihove zlitineLead, zinc, tin and their alloys01.040.77Metalurgija (Slovarji)Metallurgy (Vocabularies)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14057:2003SIST EN 14057:2004en01-januar-2004SIST EN 14057:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14057January 2003ICS 01.040.77; 77.150.60English versionLead and lead alloys - Scraps - Terms and definitionsPlomb et alliages de plomb - Scrappes (matières premièresde recyclage) - Termes et définitionsBlei und Bleilegierungen - Schrotte - BegriffeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 November 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14057:2003 ESIST EN 14057:2004
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