TS EN 1402-1

TS EN 1402-1 is an introductory standard for unshaped refractory products, setting out the terminology used for this product family and the designations applied to different product types. In refractories, a common technical language is essential for specifying, comparing and discussing materials used in furnaces, kilns, linings and other high-temperature installations; this document focuses on that naming and classification framework.

What unshaped refractory products mean

Unshaped refractories are materials supplied for installation rather than as preformed fired shapes such as bricks. They may include castable, ramming, gunning or otherwise site-applied refractory materials, often differentiated by binder system, installation method and intended service. Clear terminology matters because these categories can overlap in everyday use, and precise naming helps distinguish form, function and application.

Core content covered by the standard

• Definitions of terms relating to unshaped refractory products
• Designations used for the various product types
• A common reference framework for terminology and classification

This part is a terminology-and-classification standard rather than a product-performance or test-method document. In practical terms, it supports technical writing, procurement descriptions, specification drafting and laboratory communication by aligning the vocabulary used across the refractories sector. Correct designation is important when selecting materials, designing lining systems and comparing products from different suppliers.

This TS EN 1402-1 edition was published from EN 1402-1:2003 and has since been withdrawn. Even so, it remains a useful reference for understanding how unshaped refractory materials are organised conceptually within the standards family.