Fire resistance flammability tests (ts en 13501-1)
Description
Fire resistance, or flammability, is a crucial criterion for the safety of buildings, infrastructure, vehicles, and industrial equipment. A TS EN 13501-1 classification is required in most European markets, particularly in the construction sector. Materials with poor fire performance can promote rapid flame spread, increase the production of toxic smoke, and compromise evacuation in the event of a fire. For manufacturers of thermal insulation, foams, polymer films, wall coverings, technical panels, or textiles for interior design, obtaining a favorable classification provides a competitive advantage and a guarantee of quality. In the logistics and packaging sectors, this analysis verifies whether a material is compatible with environments subject to thermal or regulatory constraints. Manufacturers also use these tests for R&D: optimizing flame-retardant formulations, controlling flame-retardant additives, improving the thermal stability of materials, and validating new manufacturing processes.
Analyzed matrices
The TS EN 13501-1 tests apply to a wide variety of materials: thermal insulation (expanded polystyrene, PU, mineral wool), wall coverings, composite panels, polymer foams, technical films, cellulosic materials, technical textiles, packaging materials, wood panels and wood derivatives, and plastic materials used in construction or furniture. Any part intended to be placed on the European market as a construction product or interior design element must have a compliant fire classification.
Added value YesWeLab
YesWeLab collaborates with laboratories specializing in reaction to fire and fire resistance testing, equipped with the standardized equipment required for SBI testing, burner tests, and all the methods associated with the TS EN 13501-1 standard. Our partners, most of whom are ISO 17025 or COFRAC certified or accredited, guarantee reliable technical expertise that complies with regulatory requirements. Our scientific team analyzes your needs, identifies the appropriate protocol based on your material and objective (compliance, formulation comparison, R&D validation), and ensures rigorous monitoring via our digital platform. Since 2020, numerous manufacturers, builders, and engineering firms have entrusted us with the management of their fire tests to secure their projects, optimize their formulations, and guarantee compliance.
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