TS EN 13279-1

TS EN 13279-1 is the Turkish adoption of the standard that defines gypsum binders and gypsum plaster products in powder form for building applications, and sets out their characteristics and performance requirements. Gypsum-based binders are mineral binders that harden after mixing with water, which makes them important in plastering, finishing and filling applications where surface quality and workability matter.

The gypsum binder and gypsum plaster family

In technical terms, this subject covers more than a single product type. A gypsum binder is a calcium sulfate-based material that reacts with water and sets into a solid matrix. Gypsum plaster is the building-product form designed around that binder, typically to achieve practical application properties such as spreadability, adhesion, workability and surface finish. The standard’s focus is the definition of these powder products and the performance basis used for building purposes.

Why performance is treated as a separate topic

For gypsum powder products, performance is not only about composition; it also concerns how the material behaves in use, including water demand, setting behaviour, dimensional stability, mechanical strength and the quality of the finished surface. A standard of this kind creates a common technical reference for classification and comparison. The referenced standards show that related building-performance topics such as fire behaviour, sound absorption, thermal properties and other test areas may be used alongside gypsum-product evaluation in construction contexts.

• This standard focuses on powder products based on gypsum binder for building use.
• It provides a common framework for definitions and performance requirements.
• It supports understanding of gypsum plasters and related gypsum-based binders.
• It refers to other standards for associated building performance topics.