DIN Standards Committee Coatings and Coating Materials
DIN EN 15457
Paints and varnishes - Laboratory method for testing the efficacy of film preservatives in a coating against fungi; German version EN 15457:2014
Beschichtungsstoffe - Laborverfahren für die Prüfung der Wirksamkeit von Filmkonservierungsmitteln in einer Beschichtung gegen Pilze; Deutsche Fassung EN 15457:2014
Overview
This European Standard specifies a laboratory test method for determining the biocidal/biostatic efficacy of single active substances or combinations thereof used in film preservatives in a coating against fungal growth. The test method comprises only those active substances for film preservation and not those for the protection of the substrate itself, for example wood. The test method is applicable for active substances used for wood and masonry coatings. It is not applicable to marine coatings. Safety, health and environmental aspects are not in the scope of this standard. Determination of the performance of film preservatives in coatings by applying ageing procedures is not within the scope of this standard. The committee responsible for this standard is NA 002-00-15 AA "Bautenbeschichtungen" ("Coatings for masonry").
