1 Scope
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for non-structural elastic sealants used for sealing glazing in building construction applications.
It covers glazing joints from 7° horizontal. Main areas of application are:
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— glass to glass;
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— glass to frame;
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— glass to porous substrates.
Excluding aquariums, structural bonding/glazing, inner and outer seal to manufacture insulated glazing units, horizontal glazing (below 7°), organic glass (e.g. polycarbonate, PMMA, etc.).
NOTE Provisions on assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP (i.e. Product type determination and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651–5.