I.S. EN 16856:2020
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Portable aerosol dispensers for fire extinguishing purposes
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English
11-05-2020
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European foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Contents of the extinguishing aerosol dispenser
5 Construction, design and prototype testing
6 Filling requirements
7 Performance
8 Production tests
9 Colour and marking of extinguishing aerosol dispensers
10 Sampling
Annex A (normative) Test conditions
Annex B (normative) Corrosion test
Annex C (normative) Impact test
Annex D (normative) Mechanical drop test
Annex E (normative) Pressure tests for bodies
Annex F (normative) Measurement of forces
Annex G (normative) Discharge tests
Annex H (normative) Test for retention of charge after partial discharge
Annex I (normative) Fire extinguishing performance tests
Annex J (normative) Dielectric test
Annex K (normative) Chemical and pressure stability test
Annex L (informative) Example of breakdown and order of tests
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