DIN EN ISO 10545-13 2017-04 PDF

Full title and description

DIN EN ISO 10545-13:2017-04 — Ceramic tiles — Part 13: Determination of chemical resistance. German adoption of EN ISO 10545-13:2016 / ISO 10545-13:2016; specifies a laboratory test method for assessing the chemical resistance of ceramic tiles at room temperature, applicable to all types of ceramic tiles.

Abstract

This standard defines the principle, required apparatus, aqueous test solutions, preparation of test specimens, exposure procedure and required contents of the test report for determining how ceramic tiles resist chemical attack or alteration when exposed at ambient temperature. It is intended for use in product assessment, quality control and specification work.

General information

• Status: Published / active (national adoption of EN ISO 10545-13:2016).
• Publication date: April 2017 (DIN national edition dated 2017-04; based on ISO 10545-13:2016).
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) — national adoption of the European/ISO text.
• ICS / categories: 91.100.23 (Ceramic tiles).
• Edition / version: DIN EN ISO 10545-13:2017-04 — adoption of ISO 10545-13:2016 (Edition 2).
• Number of pages: Typically 15 pages for the DIN/EN adoption (ISO source lists the international text as 9 pages; national publications commonly present a 15-page PDF with national foreword and annex material).

Scope

The standard applies to laboratory determination of chemical resistance of ceramic tiles at room temperature. It covers the selection and preparation of aqueous and other test solutions, required apparatus, specimen preparation and conditioning, the stepwise exposure procedure, observation and assessment of visible changes, and the content of the formal test report. It is intended to be used for all types of ceramic tiles when assessing performance for specification, quality control, conformity assessment and comparative testing.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of the test principle for chemical resistance at room temperature (immersion/spot application as specified).
• Specification and preparation of the standard aqueous and reagent test solutions used to simulate common chemicals and household/industrial exposures.
• Requirements for apparatus and test vessels, and for preparation, size and conditioning of test specimens.
• Stepwise exposure procedure, timing and post-exposure cleaning and drying before inspection.
• Criteria for visual assessment of changes (surface appearance, glaze attack, discoloration) and instructions for reporting results.
• Applicability to all ceramic tile types; intended use for product specification, conformity checks and comparative laboratory testing.

Typical use and users

Users include tile manufacturers (quality control and product development), independent testing laboratories, product specifiers (architects, consultants), regulatory bodies and procurement teams. Typical uses are product specification verification, pre‑shipment testing, comparative performance assessment and documentation for conformity or marketing claims.

Related standards

DIN EN ISO 10545-13 is one part of the ISO 10545 series for ceramic tile test methods. Relevant related parts include ISO 10545-14 (resistance to stains), ISO 10545-3 (water absorption, density), ISO 10545-7 (resistance to surface abrasion for glazed tiles), and other parts addressing mechanical, thermal and durability properties used together for comprehensive tile assessment. Users commonly consult these companion parts when preparing specifications or test programs.

Keywords

Ceramic tiles; chemical resistance; ISO 10545; DIN EN ISO 10545-13; test method; laboratory test; tile durability; staining; product specification; quality control.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN EN ISO 10545-13:2017-04 is the German (DIN) national adoption of EN ISO 10545-13:2016 / ISO 10545-13:2016. It specifies a laboratory method for determining the chemical resistance of ceramic tiles at room temperature.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers required apparatus and test solutions, specimen preparation, the exposure procedure, observation/assessment of changes after exposure and the information to include in the test report; the method is applicable to all types of ceramic tiles.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tile manufacturers, testing laboratories, architects and specification writers, procurement teams and conformity assessors use the standard for product development, QC, comparative testing and to support technical specifications or declarations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is the DIN/EN adoption dating from April 2017 of the ISO 2016 edition (ISO 10545-13:2016). Users should check national or ISO catalogues for any later revisions or confirmations, but the referenced 2016/2017 text is the established edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO 10545 series of test methods for ceramic tiles; other parts address properties such as water absorption, density, mechanical strength, abrasion, staining and thermal behaviour. These parts are typically used together to define full product performance requirements.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Chemical resistance; ceramic tiles; test method; ISO 10545-13; DIN EN ISO; laboratory test; aqueous test solutions; specimen conditioning; test report.