oSIST prEN ISO 14451-9:2026
(Main)Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 9: Requirements and categorization for actuators (ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026)
Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 9: Requirements and categorization for actuators (ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026)
ISO 14451-9:2013 specifies the types and order of tests to be applied to the actuators and sets out the associated acceptance criteria and means of categorization.
ISO 14451-9:2013 applies to type tests.
ISO 14451-9:2013 is not applicable to articles conaining military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Fahrzeuge – Teil 9: Anforderungen und Kategorisierung von Aktuatoren (ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026)
Articles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques pour véhicules - Partie 9: Exigences relatives aux actionneurs et leur classement en catégories (ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026)
L'ISO 14451-9:2013 spécifie les types et l'ordre des essais à réaliser sur les actionneurs 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 - 9. del: Zahteve in kategorizacija za aktuatorje (ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026)
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Mar-2026
- Technical Committee
- IEKS - Explosives
- Current Stage
- 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 23-Jan-2026
- Due Date
- 12-Jun-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2024
Overview
oSIST prEN ISO 14451-9:2026: Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles – Part 9: Requirements and categorization for actuators defines the testing procedures, acceptance criteria, and categorization principles for actuators used as pyrotechnic articles in vehicles. This European draft standard, developed under ISO/TC 22/SC 36, aims to harmonize safety and quality procedures across automotive pyrotechnic devices, excluding those containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents (except black powder or flash composition).
Compliance with this standard is critical for organizations involved in the design, production, and certification of pyrotechnic actuators for automotive applications, ensuring products meet essential safety and performance criteria, and supporting conformity with European Directives (such as Directive 2013/29/EU).
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability
- Focuses exclusively on vehicle pyrotechnic actuators.
- Excludes actuators containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents (except for black powder or flash composition).
- Applies specifically to type tests.
Testing Requirements
- Specifies a sequence and types of tests, including:
- Verification of design and documentation.
- Drop, vibration, and temperature tests.
- Thermal humidity cycling.
- Electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing.
- Fire exposure.
- Functioning and optional height measurement tests.
- Tests follow the procedures outlined in ISO/DIS 14451-2:2025.
- Specifies a sequence and types of tests, including:
Acceptance Criteria
- Lists strict thresholds for ignitability, containment of pyrotechnic materials, and safety during handling and operation.
- Details materials restrictions by prohibiting specific hazardous substances (e.g., arsenic, mercury, certain lead compounds).
Categorization
- Defines two main actuator categories:
- P1: Low hazard actuators.
- P2: Actuators that require handling by persons with specialist knowledge.
- Categorization is based on functioning test results, specifically the ejection distance and height during operation.
- Defines two main actuator categories:
Documentation and Disposal
- Mandates comprehensive technical documentation and safety data, including appropriate labeling and disposal information aligned with regulatory requirements.
Applications
The requirements set out in oSIST prEN ISO 14451-9:2026 apply to:
- Automotive Manufacturers: Ensuring the safety and reliability of pyrotechnic actuators such as seatbelt pretensioners, airbag initiators, and other vehicle safety systems.
- Component Suppliers: Qualifying actuators to meet the automotive industry’s stringent safety demands through standardized testing and documentation.
- Product Certification Bodies: Assessing product conformity for market access within the EU and ensuring compliance with Directive 2013/29/EU.
- Regulatory Agencies: Referencing harmonized standards when establishing safety and environmental compliance frameworks for pyrotechnic articles in vehicles.
By following these standardized requirements, manufacturers gain improved product reliability, streamlined certification processes, and facilitate international trade through harmonized safety criteria.
Related Standards
For comprehensive compliance and best practice, oSIST prEN ISO 14451-9:2026 should be considered alongside:
- ISO/DIS 14451-1:2025 – Vocabulary for pyrotechnic articles for vehicles.
- ISO/DIS 14451-2:2025 – Test methods used for pyrotechnic articles in vehicles.
- ISO/DIS 14451-8:2025 – Requirements and categorization for igniters.
- Directive 2013/29/EU – Harmonization law covering the making available of pyrotechnic articles on the EU market.
These standards collectively establish a robust framework for testing, categorizing, and ensuring the safe use of pyrotechnic actuators in the automotive industry, facilitating regulatory compliance and improved road safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
oSIST prEN ISO 14451-9:2026 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 9: Requirements and categorization for actuators (ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026)". This standard covers: ISO 14451-9:2013 specifies the types and order of tests to be applied to the actuators and sets out the associated acceptance criteria and means of categorization. ISO 14451-9:2013 applies to type tests. ISO 14451-9:2013 is not applicable to articles conaining military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.
ISO 14451-9:2013 specifies the types and order of tests to be applied to the actuators and sets out the associated acceptance criteria and means of categorization. ISO 14451-9:2013 applies to type tests. ISO 14451-9:2013 is not applicable to articles conaining military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.
oSIST prEN ISO 14451-9:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.040.99 - Other road vehicle systems; 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
oSIST prEN ISO 14451-9:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 14451-9:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
oSIST prEN ISO 14451-9:2026 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.
oSIST prEN ISO 14451-9:2026 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2026
Pirotehnični izdelki - Pirotehnični izdelki za vozila - 9. del: Zahteve in kategorizacija
za aktuatorje (ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026)
Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 9: Requirements and
categorization for actuators (ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026)
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Fahrzeuge – Teil 9:
Anforderungen und Kategorisierung von Aktuatoren (ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026)
Articles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques pour véhicules - Partie 9: Exigences
relatives aux actionneurs et leur classement en catégories (ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 14451-9
ICS:
43.040.99 Drugi sistemi za cestna vozila Other road vehicle systems
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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ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026(en)
International
Standard
ISO/DIS 14451-9
ISO/TC 22/SC 36
Pyrotechnic articles — Pyrotechnic
Secretariat: AFNOR
articles for vehicles —
Voting begins on:
Part 9:
2026-01-12
Requirements and categorization
Voting terminates on:
2026-04-06
for actuators
Articles pyrotechniques — Articles pyrotechniques pour
véhicules —
Partie 9: Exigences relatives aux actionneurs et leur classement
en catégories
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ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026(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 .3
4.8 Functioning test . .3
4.8.1 Requirements .3
4.8.2 Acceptance criteria .3
5 Test matrix . 3
6 Categorization . 4
6.1 Categories.4
6.2 Acceptance criteria .4
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential safety
requirements of Directive 2013/29/EU aimed to be covered . 5
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ISO/DIS 14451-9:2026(en)
Foreword
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