TS EN 572-1+A1

TS EN 572-1+A1 is a standard for the common technical language and general property framework used for basic soda lime silicate glass products in buildings. This part defines and classifies the products in this glass family and sets out their chemical composition together with their main physical and mechanical characteristics and general quality criteria.

How basic soda lime silicate glass products are understood

Soda lime silicate glass is the most widely used glass type in building applications. It is based on silica, soda and lime, a combination that offers a practical balance of manufacturability, everyday performance and broad usability. In the context of building glass, the key point is that glass is not only a transparent covering material; it is also an engineering material with measurable physical and mechanical behaviour that matters in design, specification and use.

What this part covers technically

• Defines and classifies the basic glass products.
• Provides a general frame for chemical composition.
• Identifies the main physical and mechanical characteristics.
• Sets out general quality criteria.
• Creates a common terminology reference for building glass.

In general technical terms, a standard of this kind helps reduce ambiguity in how glass products are named and described. It supports consistent communication between manufacturers, suppliers, designers and users by aligning the basic concepts used for a product family. For building glass, that shared understanding is important when selecting products and comparing their properties.