PREN 13245-3 : DRAFT 2008

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Designation of PVC-UE profiles
5 Codification system for Data block 3 to Data block 5
   5.1 Modulus of elasticity in flexure (Data block 3)
   5.2 Nominal linear mass (Data block 4)
   5.3 Heat reversion at 75 degree C (Data block 4)
   5.4 Impact resistance (Data block 4)
   5.5 Durability (Data block 5)
        5.5.1 General
        5.5.2 Test methods for ageing
        5.5.3 Methods for assessing of ageing
        5.5.4 Codification for properties after ageing
6 Required characteristics for Type 3 and Type 4 profiles
   6.1 Resistance to cross cut (only for Type 4 profiles)
   6.2 Thermal resistance (only for Type 3 and Type 4 profiles)
   6.3 Water vapour resistance (only for Type 3 and Type 4
        profiles, intended to be used for inside building
        applications)
   6.4 Peel strength (only for Type 3 profiles)
7 Optional characteristics
   7.1 Resistance to staining
   7.2 Appearance and finishing of the coating (for Type 3 and
        4 only)
        7.2.1 General
        7.2.2 Single colour profiles
        7.2.3 Non-uniform colour and texture profiles
        7.2.4 Gloss
8 Example of the designation of a PVC-UE profile
9 Use of reprocessable and recyclable material
Annex A (normative) - Determination of the linear mass
   A.1 Apparatus
   A.2 Test specimens
   A.3 Procedure
   A.4 Calculation and expression of results
Annex B (normative) - Impact resistance of PVC-UE profiles
   B.1 Principle
   B.2 Apparatus
   B.3 Test specimens
   B.4 Conditioning
        B.4.1 Impact resistance at 23 degree C
        B.4.2 Impact resistance at low temperature
   B.5 Procedure
   B.6 Expression of results
Annex C (normative) - Determination of peel strength
   C.1 Principle
   C.2 Apparatus
   C.3 Preparation of test pieces
   C.4 Conditioning
   C.5 Procedure
        C.5.1 Constant-speed tensile test
        C.5.2 Constant-load tensile test
   C.6 Test report
Bibliography

Defines a system of designation for the designation of profiles made of cellular unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-UE) intended to be used for building applications.