Division (b) Ceramic tiles
United Kingdom
The total emissions to air of particulates for pressing, glazing and spray drying (‘cold emissions’) shall not exceed 5 g/m2.
Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide appropriate documentation and test reports, following the indications of the Technical appendix — A6.
The emissions to air for the firing stage only shall not exceed the following:
| Parameters | Limit value (mg/m2) | Test method |
|---|---|---|
| Particulate matter (dust) | 200 | EN 13284-1 |
| Fluorides (as HF) | 200 | ISO 15713 |
| Nitrogen oxides (as NOx) | 2 500 | EN 14792 |
| Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Sulphur content in raw material ≤ 0,25 % | 1 500 | EN 14791 |
| Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Sulphur content in raw material > 0,25 % | 5 000 | EN 14791 |
Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide appropriate documentation and test reports for each emission parameter mentioned above, following the indications of the Technical appendix — A6.