TS EN 572-1

TS EN 572-1 is the standard that addresses the terminology, classification, and general physical and mechanical properties of basic soda lime silicate glass products used in buildings. It establishes the common language for this family of construction glass, defining how the products are named, grouped, and described in technical terms.

How the product family is organised

Soda lime silicate glass is the most widely used glass type in architectural and everyday applications. In general technical terms, it is characterised by a silica-based glass network modified with soda and lime, a composition that influences its manufacturability, handling behaviour, and broad service characteristics. The standard’s role is to support consistent identification of the basic product forms so that related glass products can be discussed and specified without ambiguity.

Why the general properties matter

By setting out definitions and general quality criteria, the standard provides a common framework for understanding the basic performance of building glass. Properties such as optical behaviour, surface condition, dimensional behaviour, and mechanical characteristics are central to selection and use in construction. As general technical context, these properties matter because they affect production consistency, downstream processing, and fit for application; the confirmed scope here is the terminology and general-properties framework rather than detailed test methods.

• This is a building-glass terminology and classification standard.
• It covers basic soda lime silicate glass products.
• It addresses chemical composition, main physical and mechanical characteristics, and general quality criteria.
• It provides shared definitions for a major architectural glass family.

This entry represents the withdrawn TSE edition, so it is useful as a technical reference for the product family, while current applicability should be checked separately.