SIST EN ISO 10591:2022
(Main)Building and civil engineering sealants - Determination of adhesion/cohesion properties of sealants after immersion in water (ISO 10591:2021)
Building and civil engineering sealants - Determination of adhesion/cohesion properties of sealants after immersion in water (ISO 10591:2021)
This document specifies a method for the determination of the influence of water on the adhesion/cohesion properties of sealants with predominantly plastic behaviour which are used in joints in buildings and civil engineering works.
Dichtstoffe im Hoch- und Tiefbau - Bestimmung des Haft- und Dehnverhaltens von Dichtstoffen nach dem Tauchen in Wasser (ISO 10591:2021)
Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Einflusses von Wasser auf das Haft- und Dehn¬verhalten von Dichtstoffen mit vorwiegend plastischem Verhalten fest, die zur Abdichtung von Fugen im Bauwesen verwendet werden.
Mastics pour bâtiments et ouvrages de génie civil - Détermination des propriétés d'adhésivité/cohésion des mastics après immersion dans l'eau (ISO 10591:2021)
Le présent document spécifie une méthode pour la détermination de l'influence de l'immersion dans l'eau sur les propriétés d'adhésivité/cohésion des mastics de comportement essentiellement plastique qui sont utilisés dans les bâtiments et les ouvrages de génie civil.
Tesnilne mase za stavbe in gradbene inženirske objekte - Ugotavljanje adhezijskih/kohezijskih lastnosti po namakanju v vodi (ISO 10591:2021)
Ta dokument določa metodo za ugotavljanje vpliva vode na adhezijske/
kohezijske lastnosti tesnilnih mas, ki se obnašajo pretežno plastično in se uporabljajo za stike v
stavbah in gradbenih inženirskih objektih.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 24-May-2021
- Publication Date
- 08-Dec-2021
- Technical Committee
- ISS SPL.GPO - Building construction
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 29-Nov-2021
- Due Date
- 03-Feb-2022
- Completion Date
- 09-Dec-2021
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2022
- 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 ISO 10591:2022 establishes a standardized method for assessing the impact of water on the adhesion and cohesion properties of sealants with predominantly plastic behavior, which are used in joints in buildings and civil engineering works. This standard ensures that sealant manufacturers, testing laboratories, and quality controllers have a reliable process to determine how water exposure affects the performance of plastic sealants, which is vital for long-term durability and safety in construction applications. It replaces and technically revises the earlier edition, SIST EN ISO 10591:2005.
Key Topics
- Scope: The standard focuses on sealants used in buildings and civil engineering joints, especially those subjected to immersion in water.
- Testing Methodology: It details preparation, conditioning, and testing procedures to evaluate changes in sealant properties after water exposure.
- Adhesion and Cohesion Measurements: Special attention is given to how water immersion can influence both the adhesive strength to substrates and the cohesive integrity within the sealant material.
- Test Conditions: Precise environmental conditions and test apparatus requirements are described for reproducibility and reliability of results.
- Reporting: The standard specifies what must be included in the test report, supporting traceability, and consistency.
Applications
Implementing SIST EN ISO 10591:2022 provides significant practical value in various sectors:
- Construction Quality Control: Ensures that sealants selected for use in building envelopes, façades, or civil structures can withstand water exposure without performance loss.
- Product Development: Enables manufacturers to evaluate and improve the water resistance and mechanical properties of sealant formulations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Helps companies ensure that their products meet European and international market entry requirements, avoiding failures due to water-induced deterioration.
- Test Laboratories: Standardizes procedures, making it easier to provide certified and comparable results across different settings or geographical regions.
- Durability Assessment: Offers clients and specifiers confidence in the long-term reliability of sealant systems under real-world wet conditions.
Related Standards
For comprehensive sealant performance evaluation and terminology, the following related standards are referenced within SIST EN ISO 10591:2022:
- ISO 6927: Building and civil engineering sealants – Vocabulary. Offers definitions for terms commonly used in sealant testing and specification.
- ISO 13640: Buildings and civil engineering works – Sealants – Specifications for test substrates. Details requirements for materials and dimensions of test substrates.
Additional standards in the field of binders and sealing materials-classified under ICS 91.100.50-may also be relevant for complementary testing or specification needs.
Summary of Practical Benefits
- Ensures durability and safety of sealants in joint applications exposed to water.
- Supports manufacturers in product validation and innovation.
- Facilitates harmonization within the construction supply chain by providing a common testing benchmark.
- Promotes international trade by aligning European and ISO requirements.
SIST EN ISO 10591:2022 is an essential reference for anyone involved in the selection, testing, or specification of building and civil engineering sealants, particularly where water resistance and long-term adhesion or cohesion are critical to project performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 10591:2022 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Building and civil engineering sealants - Determination of adhesion/cohesion properties of sealants after immersion in water (ISO 10591:2021)". This standard covers: This document specifies a method for the determination of the influence of water on the adhesion/cohesion properties of sealants with predominantly plastic behaviour which are used in joints in buildings and civil engineering works.
This document specifies a method for the determination of the influence of water on the adhesion/cohesion properties of sealants with predominantly plastic behaviour which are used in joints in buildings and civil engineering works.
SIST EN ISO 10591:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 10591:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 10591:2005, SIST EN 13830:2015, SIST EN 15651-4:2013, SIST EN 15651-3:2017, SIST EN 13830:2015+A1:2020, SIST EN 15651-3:2013, SIST EN 15651-1:2017, SIST EN 15651-1:2013, SIST EN 15651-2:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 10591:2022 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 10591:2005
Tesnilne mase za stavbe in gradbene inženirske objekte - Ugotavljanje
adhezijskih/kohezijskih lastnosti po namakanju v vodi (ISO 10591:2021)
Building and civil engineering sealants - Determination of adhesion/cohesion properties
of sealants after immersion in water (ISO 10591:2021)
Dichtstoffe im Hoch- und Tiefbau - Bestimmung des Haft- und Dehnverhaltens von
Dichtstoffen nach dem Tauchen in Wasser (ISO 10591:2021)
Mastics pour bâtiments et ouvrages de génie civil - Détermination des propriétés
d'adhésivité/cohésion des mastics après immersion dans l'eau (ISO 10591:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10591:2021
ICS:
91.100.50 Veziva. Tesnilni materiali Binders. Sealing materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 10591
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 91.100.50 Supersedes EN ISO 10591:2005
English Version
Building and civil engineering sealants - Determination of
adhesion/cohesion properties of sealants after immersion
in water (ISO 10591:2021)
Mastics pour bâtiments et ouvrages de génie civil - Dichtstoffe im Hoch- und Tiefbau - Bestimmung des
Détermination des propriétés d'adhésivité/cohésion Haft- und Dehnverhaltens von Dichtstoffen nach dem
des mastics après immersion dans l'eau(ISO Tauchen in Wasser (ISO 10591:2021)
10591:2021)
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 10591:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 59 "Buildings
and civil engineering works" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/SS B02 “Structures” the
secretariat of which is held by CCMC.
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 2022, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2022.
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 ISO 10591:2005.
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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,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
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North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 10591:2021 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 10591:2021 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10591
Third edition
2021-10
Building and civil engineering
sealants — Determination of
adhesion/cohesion properties of
sealants after immersion in water
Mastics pour bâtiments et ouvrages de génie civil — Détermination
des propriétés d'adhésivité/cohésion des mastics après immersion
dans l'eau
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ISO 10591:2021(E)
ISO 10591:2021(E)
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ISO 10591:2021(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Apparatus . 1
6 Preparation of test specimens . 3
7 Conditioning of test specimens . 4
7.1 General . 4
7.2 Conditioning method A . 4
7.3 Conditioning method B . 4
8 Test procedure .4
9 Expression of results . 4
10 Test report . 5
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ISO 10591:2021(E)
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