What is BS EN 15600-2 – In-situ thermal insulation formed from EV products about?
The quality and performance of thermal insulation products are critical when it comes to achieving operational energy efficiency in buildings, as they can effectively minimize heat loss and heat gain, as per the external weather conditions.
BS EN 15600 is a European Standard on thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations. The main aim of the BS EN 15600 series is to provide manufacturers with best industry practices to demonstrate the performance of thermal insulation products, such that they are fit for the intended use.
BS EN 15600-2 is the second part of the BS EN 15600 series that specifies the requirement for exfoliated vermiculite (EV) products, which are used for in-situ thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations with an operating temperature in the range of approximately – 40 ºC to + 1050 ºC.
BS EN 15600-2 specifies the requirements for the four types of exfoliated vermiculite products
Vermiculite Aggregate (EVA), Coated Vermiculite (EVC), Hydrophobic Vermiculite (EVH) and Premixed Vermiculite (EVM), containing less than 1 % mass organic material.
Note 1: BS EN 15600-2 does not specify the required level of all properties to be achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The required levels are to be found in regulations or non-conflicting standards.
Note 2: BS EN 15600-2 does not include factory-made insulation products of formed shapes and boards made with exfoliated vermiculite.
Note 3: The products covered by BS EN 15600-2 are not intended to be used primarily for airborne sound insulation or sound absorption applications although they may improve the performance of the installation in these respects when installed for their primary insulation intended use.
Who is BS EN 15600-2 – In-situ thermal insulation formed from EV products for?
BS EN 15600-2 on in-situ thermal insulation formed from EV products is useful for:
- Thermal insulating material manufacturers
- EV manufacturers and suppliers
- Contractors
- Civil engineers
- Consultancies for thermal insulation
- Specifiers and installers
- Quality control and testing personnel
Why should you use BS EN 15600-2 - Insitu thermal insulation formed from EV products?
EV is an insulation material that results from expanding or exfoliating a natural micaceous mineral by heating. EV products when used in homes and commercial buildings help improve fire resistance and provide insulation against heat, cold, moisture and sound.
In this regard, BS EN 15600-2 provides the best industry recommendations on product characteristics and includes in-situ measurements of EV products.
BS EN 15600-2 also specifies the checks and test procedures to be used for the declaration made by the installer of the product.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of EV products for thermal insulation, complying with BS EN 15600-2 can help demonstrate the performance and credibility of your product, ensuring that they are fit for purpose.