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An example from UK


The new EU fire standards will in many countries give a more realistic classification of materials' reaction to fire. Below an example from the UK. Today, Class 0 is the highest requirement for linings in the UK.

Classification in the UK today and in the EU system  

Insulation material

Fire load MJ/m³

UK class

Likely Euro-class

Rockwool stone wool

5

Class 0

A1

Rockwool stone wool withalu-facing

10

Class 0

A1

Phenolic foam

500

Class 0

C

Polystyrene foam

700

Not classified

E

Polyurethane foam

1100

Not classified

E

Polyurethane foam with alu-facing

1100

Class 0

E

Source: European Commission DG III, RG N130, Material data sheets a.o


 
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