DIN SPEC 14411 2013-07 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN SPEC 14411:2013-07 — Extinguishing aerosol dispenser (German title: Löschspraydose). This DIN SPEC (pre-standard) specifies requirements, performance criteria and test methods for non‑refillable portable aerosol dispensers intended for fire‑extinguishing purposes; it was published in German in July 2013 and issued as a Vornorm (pre‑standard).

Abstract

The document defines the product family commonly called “extinguishing aerosol spray cans” and sets out minimum performance (extinguishing effectiveness), safety, marking and testing requirements for single‑use aerosol units of small capacity intended for limited, predictable fires where persons are likely to be present. It clarifies intended use (private/domestic and similar low‑risk situations), exclusions (not suitable for gas or metal fires) and disposal considerations. The publication served as a preparatory specification aligned with concurrent CEN work.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / Superseded (replaced by DIN EN 16856:2020-06).
• Publication date: 2013-07 (July 2013).
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. (DIN).
• ICS / categories: 13.220.20 (Fire protection).
• Edition / version: DIN SPEC 14411:2013-07 (Vornorm / pre‑standard).
• Number of pages: 38.

Scope

The scope covers non‑refillable, hand‑portable aerosol extinguisher dispensers with small capacity (products below approximately 1 kg or 1 litre) whose extinguishing medium is expelled by internal pressure and which are intended for extinguishing small/localised fires. The standard targets devices for use in situations with limited fire spread potential and where untrained or occasional users (private/domestic) may operate the device. It explicitly excludes use on flammable gas fires (Class C) and metal fires (Class D) and states that these aerosol cans are not a replacement for portable fire extinguishers conforming to DIN EN 3.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and classification of extinguishing aerosol dispensers and their intended applications.
• Minimum extinguishing performance criteria and test methods to demonstrate effectiveness for small fires.
• Mechanical and corrosion testing of containers, leak/pressure safety and durability requirements.
• Marking, labelling and user instructions targeted at untrained/private users (safe use and disposal information).
• Requirements preventing refilling and guidance on end‑of‑life disposal; environmental note on persistent PFC‑containing agents.
• Conformity/assessment procedures and references to applicable EU directives on aerosol packagings and national product safety regulations.

Typical use and users

Typical users include manufacturers and designers of small single‑use extinguishing aerosol products, testing laboratories performing conformity and performance tests, product safety assessors, and procurement/specification teams for household and small‑business safety equipment. End users are primarily private or domestic users and other non‑professional operators encountering small, predictable fires where a compact aerosol spray can may be appropriate.

Related standards

DIN SPEC 14411:2013-07 has been replaced by the later harmonised/specification work collected in DIN EN 16856:2020-06. The DIN SPEC also references relevant European directives on aerosol packaging and product safety (including Directive 75/324/EEC and its adaptations) and cross‑refers to national transpositions such as the German ProdSV provisions; it notes that aerosol extinguishers are not substitutes for portable fire extinguishers covered by DIN EN 3.

Keywords

extinguishing aerosol dispenser, Löschspraydose, aerosol spray can, portable extinguisher, non‑refillable, marking, performance test, fire protection, PFC, ProdSV, DIN SPEC

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN SPEC 14411:2013-07 is a DIN pre‑standard (Vornorm) that defined requirements and test methods for small, non‑refillable aerosol fire‑extinguishing dispensers.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design, performance (extinguishing effectiveness), mechanical and corrosion testing, marking and user information, and disposal guidance for single‑use aerosol extinguishers of small capacity; it excludes gas and metal fires and does not replace full portable fire extinguishers.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Product manufacturers, conformity testing bodies, product safety authorities, and specification teams for household or small‑scale safety equipment; the standard is written with private/untrained end users and small predictable fire scenarios in mind.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: It is withdrawn / superseded — the content has been superseded by DIN EN 16856:2020-06. Different catalogues record the replacement/withdrawal in 2020–2021.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a standalone DIN SPEC (pre‑standard) produced by the relevant DIN committee for hand‑operated fire‑fighting devices; its work fed into later European standardisation (DIN EN 16856).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Extinguishing aerosol dispenser, Löschspraydose, aerosol can, non‑refillable, fire protection, marking, testing, performance, PFC.