prEN ISO 14451-5
(Main)Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 5: Requirements and categorization for airbag gas generators (ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026)
Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 5: Requirements and categorization for airbag gas generators (ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026)
ISO 14451-5:2013 specifies the types and order of tests for application to the airbag gas generators and sets out the acceptance criteria and means of categorization.
ISO 14451-5:2013 applies to type tests.
ISO 14451-5:2013 is not applicable to articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Fahrzeuge - Teil 5: Anforderungen und Kategorisierung von Airbaggasgeneratoren (ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026)
Articles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques pour véhicules - Partie 5: Exigences relatives aux générateurs de gaz de sac gonflable et leur classement en catégories (ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026)
L'ISO 14451-5:2013 spécifie les types et l'ordre des essais à réaliser sur les générateurs de gaz de sac gonflable et établit les critères d'acceptation correspondants et les règles de classement en catégories.
Elle est applicable aux essais de type.
Elle n'est pas applicable aux articles contenant des explosifs militaires ou des substances explosives commerciales, à l'exception de la poudre noire ou de la composition lumineuse.
Pirotehnični izdelki - Pirotehnični izdelki za vozila - 5. del: Zahteve in kategorizacija za plinske generatorje zračnih blazin (ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026)
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 03-May-2027
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 212 - Fireworks
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 212/WG 4 - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles
- Current Stage
- 4020 - Submission to enquiry - Enquiry
- Start Date
- 15-Jan-2026
- Due Date
- 02-Oct-2025
- Completion Date
- 15-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2024
Overview
prEN ISO 14451-5: Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles – Part 5: Requirements and categorization for airbag gas generators is a key international standard developed by CEN and ISO. This standard specifies the types, order of tests, acceptance criteria, and means of categorization for airbag gas generators used in vehicle safety systems. Its purpose is to ensure that these critical pyrotechnic components meet rigorous safety and performance requirements before they are released to the market.
This standard applies to the type testing of airbag gas generators for use in road vehicles, supporting the safety of restraint and crash protection systems. It excludes devices containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents, except for black powder or flash composition.
Key Topics
Testing Procedures and Acceptance Criteria
- Defines the order and types of tests required for airbag gas generators, including physical, chemical, and functional verifications.
- Establishes clear acceptance criteria for safety, performance, and environmental robustness.
Design Verification and Documentation
- Specifies the documentation required for type testing and compliance evaluation.
- Includes requirements for the verification of design and supporting technical documents.
Forbidden Substances and Disposal
- Lists restricted materials within pyrotechnic compositions, such as arsenic, mercury and specific toxic compounds.
- Outlines obligations for providing disposal information in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Mechanical and Environmental Testing
- Covers mandatory tests such as drop testing, vibration, temperature cycles, humidity conditioning, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), and fire tests to verify product resilience and safe operation.
Functional Testing and Categorization
- Details functioning tests under specified conditions, including measurement of ejection distance and height.
- Classifies products into Category P1 (low hazard, for general handling) or Category P2 (requires specialist knowledge) based on test outcomes.
Applications
This standard is vital for:
Automotive Manufacturers and Suppliers
- Ensures that airbag gas generators in vehicles are reliable, regulatory-compliant, and safe in real-world crash scenarios.
- Serves as a benchmark in supplier quality assurance and type approval submission.
Testing Laboratories
- Provides a standardized protocol for type testing of pyrotechnic gas generators for airbags.
- Facilitates consistent and repeatable evaluation of product safety and performance.
Regulatory Bodies
- Supports conformity assessment with EU safety requirements, especially those referenced in Directive 2013/29/EU on the harmonisation of pyrotechnic article regulations.
- Lays a foundation for technical audits and certification processes.
Safety System Integrators
- Integrates with broader vehicle crash protection and restraint system requirements, ensuring component compatibility and compliance.
Related Standards
Several related standards provide additional requirements and methods relevant to airbag gas generators and pyrotechnic articles for vehicles:
- ISO/DIS 14451-1: Vocabulary for pyrotechnic articles in vehicles.
- ISO/DIS 14451-2: Test methods for various types of pyrotechnic articles.
- ISO/DIS 14451-8: Requirements and categorization for igniters used in pyrotechnic articles.
- Directive 2013/29/EU: European directive on the marketing and use of pyrotechnic articles.
prEN ISO 14451-5 plays a crucial role in enhancing automotive occupant safety, facilitating international market access, and supporting regulatory compliance for airbag gas generators through standardized testing and classification.
Keywords: airbag gas generator, pyrotechnic article, vehicle safety standard, functional testing, ISO 14451-5, automotive restraint systems, categorization, EU directive compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
prEN ISO 14451-5 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 5: Requirements and categorization for airbag gas generators (ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026)". This standard covers: ISO 14451-5:2013 specifies the types and order of tests for application to the airbag gas generators and sets out the acceptance criteria and means of categorization. ISO 14451-5:2013 applies to type tests. ISO 14451-5:2013 is not applicable to articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.
ISO 14451-5:2013 specifies the types and order of tests for application to the airbag gas generators and sets out the acceptance criteria and means of categorization. ISO 14451-5:2013 applies to type tests. ISO 14451-5:2013 is not applicable to articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.
prEN ISO 14451-5 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.040.80 - Crash protection and restraint systems; 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
prEN ISO 14451-5 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 14451-5:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
prEN ISO 14451-5 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2013/29/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/583. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2026
Pirotehnični izdelki - Pirotehnični izdelki za vozila - 5. del: Zahteve in kategorizacija
za plinske generatorje zračnih blazin (ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026)
Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 5: Requirements and
categorization for airbag gas generators (ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026)
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Fahrzeuge - Teil 5:
Anforderungen und Kategorisierung von Airbaggasgeneratoren (ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026)
Articles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques pour véhicules - Partie 5: Exigences
relatives aux générateurs de gaz de sac gonflable et leur classement en catégories
(ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 14451-5
ICS:
43.040.80 Sistemi za zaščito pri trku in Crash protection and
sistemi za zadrževanje restraint systems
potnikov
71.100.30 Eksplozivi. Pirotehnika in Explosives. Pyrotechnics and
ognjemeti fireworks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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Requirements and categorization
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véhicules —
Partie 5: Exigences relatives aux générateurs de gaz de sac
gonflable et leur classement en catégories
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ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026(en)
International
Standard
ISO/DIS 14451-5
ISO/TC 22/SC 36
Pyrotechnic articles — Pyrotechnic
Secretariat: AFNOR
articles for vehicles —
Voting begins on:
Part 5:
2026-01-12
Requirements and categorization
Voting terminates on:
2026-04-06
for airbag gas generators
Articles pyrotechniques — Articles pyrotechniques pour
véhicules —
Partie 5: Exigences relatives aux générateurs de gaz de sac
gonflable et leur classement en catégories
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ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026(en)
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ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026(en)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements and acceptance criteria . 1
4.1 General .1
4.2 Verification of design and documentation .1
4.2.1 Documentation.1
4.2.2 Forbidden substances .2
4.2.3 Disposal .2
4.3 Drop test .2
4.3.1 Requirements .2
4.3.2 Acceptance criteria .2
4.4 Vibration and temperature test . .2
4.4.1 Requirements .2
4.4.2 Acceptance criteria .2
4.5 Thermal humidity cycling test .2
4.5.1 Requirements .2
4.5.2 Acceptance criteria .2
4.6 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) test .3
4.6.1 Requirements .3
4.6.2 Acceptance criteria .3
4.7 Fire test .3
4.7.1 Requirements .3
4.7.2 Acceptance criteria .4
4.8 Tank test .5
4.8.1 Requirements .5
4.8.2 Acceptance criteria .5
4.9 Functioning test . .5
4.9.1 Requirements .5
4.9.2 Acceptance criteria .6
5 Test matrix for airbag gas generators . 6
6 Categorization . 7
6.1 Categories.7
6.2 Acceptance criteria .7
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential safety
requirements of Directive 2013/29/EU aimed to be covered . 8
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ISO/DIS 14451-5:2026(en)
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