NEN EN 13963 : 2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
  3.11 Classification of compounds
4 Requirements
  4.1 Reaction to fire
  4.2 Flexural strength (expressed as breaking load)
  4.3 Regulated substances
  4.4 Setting time
  4.5 Freedom from cracking
  4.6 Freedom from coarse particles
  4.7 Adhesion/cohesion
  4.8 Dimensional stability of paper tape
  4.9 Breaking strength of paper tape
5 Test methods
  5.1 Sampling
  5.2 Determination of setting time
  5.3 Determination of freedom from cracking
  5.4 Determination of freedom from coarse particles
  5.5 Determination of adhesion/cohesion
  5.6 Determination of dimensional stability of paper
       jointing tape
  5.7 Determination of breaking strength of paper
       jointing tape
  5.8 Determination of flexural strength
       (breaking load)
6 Evaluation of conformity
  6.1 General
  6.2 Type testing
  6.3 Factory production control (FPC)
7 Designation of jointing materials
8 Marking, labelling and packaging
Annex A (informative) Sampling procedure for testing
Annex B (informative) Guidance on the use of jointing materials
Annex C (normative) Mounting and fixing in the test
                        according to EN 13823 (SBI test)
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
                        addressing provisions of EU
                        Construction Products Directive
Bibliography

Defines the requirements for jointing compounds and paper tapes used to fill and finish the joints formed at the edges and ends of gypsum plasterboards complying with EN 520, products from secondary processing complying with EN 14190, prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels with a cellular paperboard core complying with EN 13915, thermal/acoustic composite panels complying with EN 13950, preformed plasterboard cornices complying with EN 14209 and gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement complying with EN 15283-1 and EN 15283-2.