SIST EN 17508:2021
(Main)Plastics - Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors - Terminology of PVC based materials
Plastics - Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors - Terminology of PVC based materials
This document defines the origin of recyclate made from pre-consumer waste and post-consumer waste as it is used in new products. It distinguishes between different PVC materials used in production for PVC window and door profiles.
It specifies terms and definitions for different PVC based materials used for the production of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles for windows and doors.
This document serves as the reference standard for definitions used in related standards such as all parts of EN 12608, EN 17410 or standards for PVC based profiles for building applications.
NOTE A visualization of PVC material stream can be found in Annex A of EN 17410:— .
Kunststoffe - Profile aus weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U) zur Herstellung von Fenstern und Türen - Terminologie von Werkstoffen auf Basis von PVC
Dieses Dokument legt den Ursprung des vom Produktionsabfall und Endverbraucherabfall produzierten Rezyklats fest, welches in neuen Produkten verwendet wird. Es unterscheidet zwischen verschiedenen PVC-Werkstoffen, die zur Herstellung von PVC-Fenster- und Türprofilen verwendet werden.
Es legt die Begriffe für verschiedene Werkstoffe auf PVC-Basis fest, die für die Herstellung von Profilen aus weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC U) für Fenster und Türen verwendet werden.
Dieses Dokument dient als Bezugsnorm für Definitionen, die in verwandten Normen, wie z. B. allen Teilen von EN 12608, EN 17410 oder Normen für Profile auf PVC-Basis im Bauwesen, verwendet werden.
ANMERKUNG Eine Veranschaulichung des PVC-Materialstroms ist Anhang A in EN 17410:— zu entnehmen.
Plastiques - Profilés de polychlorure de vinyle non plastifié (PVC-U) pour la fabrication des fenêtres et des portes - Terminologie des matériaux à base de PVC
Le présent document définit l'origine du recyclat fabriqué à partir de déchets pré-consommation et post-consommation tel qu'il est utilisé dans de nouveaux produits. Ce document fait une distinction entre les différents matériaux PVC utilisés dans la fabrication des profilés de fenêtres et portes en PVC.
Il spécifie les termes et définitions des différents matériaux à base de PVC utilisés pour la production de profilés en poly(chlorure de vinyle) non plastifié (PVC U) pour les fenêtres et portes.
Le présent document sert de norme de référence pour les définitions utilisées dans les normes associées, notamment toutes les parties de l’EN 12608, l’EN 17410 ou les normes relatives aux profilés à base de PVC pour les applications dans le bâtiment.
NOTE Une visualisation du flux de matières PVC se trouve dans l’Annexe A de l’EN 17410:— .
Polimerni materiali - Profili iz trdega polivinilklorida (PVC-U) za izdelavo oken in vrat - Terminologija za materiale na osnovi PVC
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 31-Jul-2020
- Publication Date
- 24-May-2021
- Technical Committee
- IPMA - Polimer materials and products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 20-May-2021
- Due Date
- 25-Jul-2021
- Completion Date
- 25-May-2021
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 18066:2025 - Plastics - Design for recycling of PVC based profiles for construction products - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN 17508:2021 establishes unified terminology for unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles used in the fabrication of windows and doors. Developed by SIST, this European standard defines terms relating to PVC-based materials and clarifies the origins of recyclate from both pre-consumer and post-consumer waste streams. The standard ensures consistent language and understanding in the production, recycling, and application of PVC-U profiles within the building and construction sector.
As the reference standard for terminology, SIST EN 17508:2021 supports the alignment of industry practices, regulatory compliance, and environmental initiatives by standardizing definitions for PVC-U materials, including virgin, recycled, and internally reused types.
Key Topics
- PVC-U Compounds: Clarifies the term "material" as a PVC-U compound in granular or powder form, intended for profile production in windows and doors.
- Defined Formulations: Specifies the need for precise compositions including polymer, additives, and pigments, with further distinctions based on UV resistance (UV resistant, reduced-UV resistant, non-UV resistant).
- Virgin PVC-U: Describes material that has not been previously used or processed, ensuring no recycled content is included.
- Internally Reused Material (IRM): Defines reused material generated within the same manufacturing group, such as offcuts or mismeasured products, reinforcing waste reduction within facilities.
- PVC-U Waste Classification: Differentiates between:
- Pre-consumer waste: Material diverted during profile production before reaching end users.
- Post-consumer waste: Material discarded after its intended use, including installation leftovers.
- PVC-U Recyclate (rPVC-U): Covers recovered or recycled unplasticized polyvinylchloride suitable for use back in profile manufacturing, supporting a circular economy approach.
Applications
The terminology specified by SIST EN 17508:2021 is crucial for:
- Manufacturers of Windows and Doors: Ensuring accurate communication in design, production specifications, and material sourcing for PVC-U profiles.
- Recyclers and Processors: Differentiating between types of recycled materials and integrating recycled content in compliance with industry norms and sustainability goals.
- Quality and Compliance Professionals: Supporting consistent interpretation and implementation of requirements in related testing and certification standards.
- Policy Makers and Regulatory Bodies: Providing a clear reference for standards related to building materials, recycling, and waste management in the construction industry.
- Sustainability and Circular Economy Initiatives: Enabling traceability of material streams and responsible use of recycled PVC-U profiles, in alignment with broader environmental objectives.
Practically, the standard assists stakeholders in managing waste streams, specifying product formulations, and ensuring a transparent supply chain for PVC-based building products.
Related Standards
SIST EN 17508:2021 is used directly as a terminology reference in a range of related standards, including:
- EN 12608: Classification, requirements, and test methods for PVC-U profiles used in windows and doors.
- EN 17410: Controlled loop recycling of PVC-U profiles from windows and doors, including a visualization of the material stream.
- EN 13245-1: Designation of PVC-U profiles for building applications.
- EN 15346: Characterization of PVC recyclates for quality assessment.
- EN 14351-1: Windows and doors product standards and performance characteristics.
- EN 13659: Requirements for shutters and external blinds.
- EN ISO 472: General plastics vocabulary, providing foundational definitions adapted for PVC-U context in this standard.
By ensuring a unified terminology for PVC-U materials, SIST EN 17508:2021 promotes effective communication, quality assurance, and sustainability in the use and recycling of PVC-U window and door profiles across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 17508:2021 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Plastics - Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors - Terminology of PVC based materials". This standard covers: This document defines the origin of recyclate made from pre-consumer waste and post-consumer waste as it is used in new products. It distinguishes between different PVC materials used in production for PVC window and door profiles. It specifies terms and definitions for different PVC based materials used for the production of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles for windows and doors. This document serves as the reference standard for definitions used in related standards such as all parts of EN 12608, EN 17410 or standards for PVC based profiles for building applications. NOTE A visualization of PVC material stream can be found in Annex A of EN 17410:— .
This document defines the origin of recyclate made from pre-consumer waste and post-consumer waste as it is used in new products. It distinguishes between different PVC materials used in production for PVC window and door profiles. It specifies terms and definitions for different PVC based materials used for the production of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles for windows and doors. This document serves as the reference standard for definitions used in related standards such as all parts of EN 12608, EN 17410 or standards for PVC based profiles for building applications. NOTE A visualization of PVC material stream can be found in Annex A of EN 17410:— .
SIST EN 17508:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.140.99 - Other rubber and plastics products; 91.060.50 - Doors and windows. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 17508:2021 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12608-2:2023, SIST EN 12608-4:2025, SIST EN 13245-3:2026, SIST EN 18066:2025, SIST EN 13245-1:2026. 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-julij-2021
Polimerni materiali - Profili iz trdega polivinilklorida (PVC-U) za izdelavo oken in
vrat - Terminologija za materiale na osnovi PVC
Plastics - Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows
and doors - Terminology of PVC based materials
Kunststoffe - Profile aus weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U) zur Herstellung
von Fenstern und Türen - Terminologie von Werkstoffen auf Basis von PVC
Plastiques - Profilés de polychlorure de vinyle non plastifié (PVC-U) pour la fabrication
des fenêtres et des portes - Terminologie des matériaux à base de PVC
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17508:2021
ICS:
83.140.99 Drugi izdelki iz gume in Other rubber and plastics
polimernih materialov products
91.060.50 Vrata in okna Doors and windows
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 17508
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.140.99
English Version
Plastics - Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)
profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors -
Terminology of PVC based materials
Plastiques - Profilés de poly(chlorure de vinyle) non Kunststoffe - Profile aus weichmacherfreiem
plastifié (PVC-U) pour la fabrication des fenêtres et des Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U) zur Herstellung von Fenstern
portes - Terminologie des matériaux à base de PVC und Türen - Terminologie von Werkstoffen auf Basis
von PVC
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
Bibliography . 7
European foreword
This document (EN 17508:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 “Plastics”, the
secretariat of which is held by NBN.
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 November 2021, and conflicting national standards shall
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Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document defines the origin of recyclate made from pre-consumer waste and post-consumer waste
as it is used in new products. It distinguishes between different PVC materials used in production for PVC
window and door profiles.
It specifies terms and definitions for different PVC based materials used for the production of
unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles for windows and doors.
This docu
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