SIST EN 13523-23:2023
(Main)Coil coated metals - Test methods - Part 23: Resistance to humid atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide
Coil coated metals - Test methods - Part 23: Resistance to humid atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide
This document describes the procedure for determining the resistance of an organic coating on a metallic substrate to humid atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide.
Bandbeschichtete Metalle - Prüfverfahren - Teil 23: Beständigkeit gegen feuchte, Schwefeldioxid enthaltende Atmosphären
Dieses Dokument legt das Verfahren zum Bestimmen der Beständigkeit einer organischen Beschichtung auf einem metallischen Substrat gegen feuchte, Schwefeldioxid enthaltende Atmosphären fest.
Tôles prélaquées - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 23 : Résistance à des atmosphères humides contenant du dioxyde de soufre
Le présent document décrit la méthode de détermination de la résistance d’un revêtement organique appliqué sur un subjectile métallique à des atmosphères humides contenant du dioxyde de soufre.
Prevlečene kovine, ki se navijajo - Preskusne metode - 23. del: Odpornost proti vlažni atmosferi, ki vsebuje žveplov dioksid
Ta del standarda EN 13523 opisuje postopek za določanje barvne stabilnosti organske prevleke na kovinski podlagi ob izpostavljenosti vlažni atmosferi, ki vsebuje žveplov dioksid. Ta metoda je bila zasnovana za pospešeno preskušanje oz. ocenjevanje barvne obstojnosti prevlečenih kovin, ki se navijajo, v atmosferi, ki vsebuje žveplov dioksid (običajno za industrijske atmosfere).
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 02-Oct-2022
- Publication Date
- 08-Nov-2023
- Technical Committee
- IBLP - Paints and varnishes
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 02-Nov-2023
- Due Date
- 07-Jan-2024
- Completion Date
- 09-Nov-2023
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2023
- 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
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN 13523-23:2023 is a European standard that specifies the procedure for determining the resistance of organic coatings applied to metallic substrates against humid atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide. This standard, developed by SIST and aligned with EN 13523-23:2023, is essential for assessing the durability and protective qualities of coil coated metals exposed to environments where humidity and sulfur dioxide (SO₂) are present. By setting out a consistent test methodology, this standard aids manufacturers, quality assurance teams, and product developers in evaluating product performance under aggressive atmospheric conditions.
Key Topics
- Coil Coated Metals: The standard applies to flat metal products with organic coatings manufactured through coil coating processes.
- Resistance to Humid SO₂ Atmospheres: Focuses on the ability of organic coatings to withstand the combined stresses of moisture and sulfur dioxide, which can lead to degradation.
- Test Apparatus Requirements: Outlines the use of an airtight test cabinet, precise temperature control, and the introduction of a controlled amount of sulfur dioxide.
- Specimen Preparation and Exposure:
- Specimens are conditioned and then exposed to repeated cycles of humid SO₂ atmosphere.
- Evaluation is based on the degree of color change, loss of gloss, spotting, streaking, and any other visible degradation.
- Assessment Method: Results are evaluated using both instrumental colour measurement and visual methods for comprehensive assessment.
- Reporting: Guidance is provided for test documentation, including identification, detailed results, deviations, and anomalies.
Applications
- Product Quality Control: Ensures that coil coated steel and aluminum products used in construction, automotive, appliances, and engineering can resist harsh atmospheric pollutants.
- Research and Development: Assists coating formulators in benchmarking and improving the sulfur dioxide resistance of new paints and lacquers.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supports compliance with international and national requirements for environmental resistance in coated metal goods.
- Comparative Performance Testing: Provides a systematic approach for comparing the SO₂ resistance of different coatings or supplier products.
- End-Use Scenarios: Especially relevant for products expected to face industrial atmospheres, urban pollution, or marine environments where humidity and airborne sulfur compounds are significant.
Related Standards
- EN 13523 Series: This standard is part of a broader suite addressing various performance and durability aspects of coil coated metals, including:
- EN 13523-0: General introduction
- EN 13523-3: Colour difference and metamerism - Instrumental comparison
- EN 13523-22: Colour difference - Visual comparison
- ISO 22479:2019: Corrosion of metals and alloys - Sulfur dioxide test in a humid atmosphere
- EN 1396: Applicable for aluminum alloy coil coated products
- EN 10169: Technical delivery and requirements for continuously organic coated (coil coated) steel flat products
Practical Value
By providing a standardized test method for the resistance of coil coated metals to humid, sulfur dioxide-containing atmospheres, SIST EN 13523-23:2023 helps:
- Promote consistent quality and long-term performance in exposed metal products
- Reduce the risk of premature coating failure in polluted or industrial environments
- Allow objective comparison between coatings based on measurable and repeatable criteria
- Enable manufacturers and specifiers to meet end-user and regulatory expectations for corrosion protection and appearance durability
Using SIST EN 13523-23:2023 ensures that organic-coated metal products are fit for purpose in challenging environments, supporting sustainable and reliable construction, manufacturing, and design.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13523-23:2023 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Coil coated metals - Test methods - Part 23: Resistance to humid atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide". This standard covers: This document describes the procedure for determining the resistance of an organic coating on a metallic substrate to humid atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide.
This document describes the procedure for determining the resistance of an organic coating on a metallic substrate to humid atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide.
SIST EN 13523-23:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.180.20 - Colours and measurement of light; 25.220.60 - Organic coatings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 13523-23:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13523-23:2015, SIST EN 13523-22:2024, SIST EN 23270:1997, SIST EN 13523-0:2021, SIST EN 13523-3:2024, SIST EN ISO 17601:2026, SIST CWA 17898:2022, SIST EN 10169:2011+A1:2012, SIST EN 13523-0:2014. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2023
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 13523-23:2015
Prevlečene kovine, ki se navijajo - Preskusne metode - 23. del: Odpornost proti
vlažni atmosferi, ki vsebuje žveplov dioksid
Coil coated metals - Test methods - Part 23: Resistance to humid atmospheres
containing sulfur dioxide
Bandbeschichtete Metalle - Prüfverfahren - Teil 23: Beständigkeit gegen feuchte,
Schwefeldioxid enthaltende Atmosphären
Tôles prélaquées - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 23 : Résistance à des atmosphères
humides contenant du dioxyde de soufre
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13523-23:2023
ICS:
25.220.60 Organske prevleke Organic coatings
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 13523-23
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 17.180.20; 25.220.60 Supersedes EN 13523-23:2015
English Version
Coil coated metals - Test methods - Part 23: Resistance to
humid atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide
Tôles prélaquées - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 23 : Bandbeschichtete Metalle - Prüfverfahren - Teil 23:
Résistance à des atmosphères humides contenant du Beständigkeit gegen feuchte, Schwefeldioxid
dioxyde de soufre enthaltende Atmosphären
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Principle . 6
5 Apparatus . 6
6 Sampling . 7
7 Test specimens . 7
8 Procedure . 7
9 Expression of results . 8
10 Precision . 8
11 Test report . 8
Bibliography . 9
European foreword
This document (EN 13523-23:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 139 “Paints and
varnishes”, 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 April 2024, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 13523-23:2015.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
a) the normative references have been updated;
b) the text has been editorially revised.
The EN 13523 series, Coil coated metals — Test methods, consists of the following parts:
— Part 0: General introduction
— Part 1: Film thickness
— Part 2: Gloss
— Part 3: Colour difference and metamerism — Instrumental comparison
— Part 4: Pencil hardness
— Part 5: Resistance to rapid deformation (impact test)
— Part 6: Adhesion after indentation (cupping test)
— Part 7: Resistance to cracking on bending (T-bend test)
— Part 8: Resistance to salt spray (fog)
— Part 9: Resistance to water immersion
— Part 10: Resistance to fluorescent UV radiation and water condensation
— Part 11: Resistance to solvents (rubbing test)
— Part 12: Resistance to scratching
— Part 13: Resistance to accelerated ageing by the use of heat
— Part 14: Chalking (Helmen method)
— Part 16: Resistance to abrasion
prEN 13523-23:2022 (E)
— Part 17: Adhesion of strippable films
— Part 18: Resistance to staining
— Part 19: Panel design and method of atmospheric exposure testing
— Part 20: Foam adhesion
— Part 21: Evaluation of outdoor exposed panels
— Part 22: Colour difference — Visual comparison
— Part 23: Resistance to humid atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide
— Part 24: Resistance to blocking and pressure marking
— Part 25: Resistance to humidity
— Part 26: Resistance to condensation of water
— Part 27: Resistance to humid poultice (Cataplasm test)
— Part 29: Resistance to environmental soiling (Dirt pick-up and striping)
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