What is BS EN 17619:2021 about?
BS EN 17619 establishes a classification of wood adhesives for non-structural applications for exterior use without protection by an adequate surface coating.
BS EN 17619 specifies performance requirements and durability classes of such adhesives for use in an environment corresponding to the defined conditions.
BS EN 17619 is primarily intended to assess the performance of adhesives. The requirements apply to the type testing of the adhesives.
NOTE 1: The performance requirements of BS EN 17619 apply to the adhesive only, not to wooden products.
NOTE2: Production control activities are outside the scope of BS EN 17619.
Who is BS EN 17619 for?
BS EN 17619 on classification of wood adhesives is useful for:
- Adhesive manufacturers and distributors
- Any entity that uses wood adhesives
Why should you use BS EN 17619?
BS EN 17619 gives a common classification for wood adhesives for exterior uses, which allows you to improve the quality of the non-structural timber products for exterior use.
BS EN 17619 proposes performance requirements and durability classes of such adhesives for use in an environment corresponding to the defined conditions.
BS EN 17619 has facilitated and optimized requirements, classification, and test methods for the adhesives which enables you to manufacture and select adhesive in an appropriate manner.