Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 6: Requirements and categorization for airbag modules (ISO/DIS 14451-6:2026)

ISO 14551-6:2013 specifies the types and order of tests for application to the airbag modules and sets out the acceptance criteria and means of categorization.
ISO 14551-6:2013 applies to type tests.
ISO 14551-6:2013 is not applicable to articles containing military explosives or commerical blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.

Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Fahrzeuge - Teil 6: Anforderungen und Kategorisierung von Airbagmodulen (ISO/DIS 14451-6:2026)

Articles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques pour véhicules - Partie 6: Exigences relatives aux modules de sac gonflable et leur classement en catégories (ISO/DIS 14451-6:2026)

L'ISO 14451-6:2013 spécifie les types et l'ordre des essais à réaliser sur les modules 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 - 6. del: Zahteve in kategorizacija za zračne blazine (ISO/DIS 14451-6:2026)

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 14451-6:2026: Pyrotechnic Articles for Vehicles – Part 6: Requirements and Categorization for Airbag Modules is a European and International draft standard developed by CEN and ISO. This document establishes the essential requirements, test procedures, acceptance criteria, and categorization methods for airbag modules used in vehicles. It is specifically intended for automotive safety systems that use pyrotechnic mechanisms, and it acts as a guideline for manufacturers, suppliers, and testing laboratories to ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of airbag modules.

The standard is not applicable to articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents, with limited exceptions for black powder or flash composition. Its requirements address the whole lifecycle of airbag modules-from design and documentation through testing and categorization, supporting regulatory compliance and market access within the European Union under Directive 2013/29/EU.

Key Topics

oSIST prEN ISO 14451-6:2026 focuses on the following critical aspects:

  • Scope and Definitions:
    • Clarifies terminology and the application of requirements to type tests on vehicle airbag modules.
  • Verification of Design and Documentation:
    • Stipulates comprehensive documentation, including safety data and disposal procedures.
  • Testing Requirements:
    • Outlines a sequence of practical tests, including:
      • Drop test
      • Vibration and temperature test
      • Thermal humidity cycling
      • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) test
      • Fire test
      • Functioning test (including high-displacement scenarios)
    • Each test includes precise acceptance criteria-such as preventing unintended ignition or fragmentation-that must be fulfilled to demonstrate compliance.
  • Forbidden Substances:
    • Prohibits hazardous chemicals, including arsenic, mercury, polychlorobenzenes, and certain lead compounds (except where explicitly allowed for igniters).
  • Categorization System:
    • Defines two hazard categories for airbag modules (P1: low hazard; P2: for specialist handling only), based on performance in functioning tests.
  • Presumption of Conformity:
    • Aligns with Directive 2013/29/EU, supporting harmonized EU market access for pyrotechnic safety components.

Applications

The requirements set by oSIST prEN ISO 14451-6:2026 have broad practical implications in the automotive pyrotechnics sector:

  • Product Development:
    • Guides manufacturers in designing and validating airbag modules, ensuring all safety and performance benchmarks are met.
  • Quality Assurance:
    • Provides a basis for rigorous type testing of airbag modules, enhancing quality controls in production.
  • Regulatory Compliance:
    • Enables manufacturers and suppliers to demonstrate conformity to EU law and other international regulations, facilitating cross-border trade.
  • Accident Safety:
    • Enhances occupant protection by ensuring airbag modules perform predictably under real-world accident scenarios.
  • Environmental and Chemical Safety:
    • Ensures only approved substances are used, and that disposal practices are safe and properly documented.

Related Standards

Several related standards support and complement the requirements of oSIST prEN ISO 14451-6:2026, including:

  • ISO 14451-1: Vocabulary and definitions for pyrotechnic articles in vehicles
  • ISO 14451-2: Test methods for automotive pyrotechnic articles
  • ISO 14451-4: Requirements for micro gas generators
  • ISO 14451-5: Requirements for airbag gas generators
  • ISO 14451-8: Requirements and categorization for igniters

These standards together form a comprehensive framework for the design, evaluation, and deployment of pyrotechnic safety systems in vehicles, supporting both innovation and safety in automotive engineering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

oSIST prEN ISO 14451-6:2026 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 6: Requirements and categorization for airbag modules (ISO/DIS 14451-6:2026)". This standard covers: ISO 14551-6:2013 specifies the types and order of tests for application to the airbag modules and sets out the acceptance criteria and means of categorization. ISO 14551-6:2013 applies to type tests. ISO 14551-6:2013 is not applicable to articles containing military explosives or commerical blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.

ISO 14551-6:2013 specifies the types and order of tests for application to the airbag modules and sets out the acceptance criteria and means of categorization. ISO 14551-6:2013 applies to type tests. ISO 14551-6:2013 is not applicable to articles containing military explosives or commerical blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.

oSIST prEN ISO 14451-6:2026 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.

oSIST prEN ISO 14451-6:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 14451-6:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

oSIST prEN ISO 14451-6:2026 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 14451-6:2026 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.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2026
Pirotehnični izdelki - Pirotehnični izdelki za vozila - 6. del: Zahteve in kategorizacija
za zračne blazine (ISO/DIS 14451-6:2026)
Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Part 6: Requirements and
categorization for airbag modules (ISO/DIS 14451-6:2026)
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Fahrzeuge - Teil 6:
Anforderungen und Kategorisierung von Airbagmodulen (ISO/DIS 14451-6:2026)
Articles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques pour véhicules - Partie 6: Exigences
relatives aux modules de sac gonflable et leur classement en catégories (ISO/DIS 14451
-6:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 14451-6
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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for airbag modules
Articles pyrotechniques — Articles pyrotechniques pour
véhicules —
Partie 6: Exigences relatives aux modules de sac gonflable et leur
classement en catégories
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International
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ISO/DIS 14451-6
ISO/TC 22/SC 36
Pyrotechnic articles — Pyrotechnic
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2026-01-12
Requirements and categorization
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for airbag modules
Articles pyrotechniques — Articles pyrotechniques pour
véhicules —
Partie 6: Exigences relatives aux modules de sac gonflable et leur
classement en catégories
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ISO/DIS 14451-6:2026(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 Electro static 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 Functioning Test .4
4.8.1 Requirements .4
4.8.2 Acceptance criteria .5
5 Test matrix for airbag modules . . 5
6 Categorization . 6
6.1 Categories.6
6.2 Acceptance criteria .6
Annex A (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential safety
requirements of Directive 2013/29/EU aimed to be covered . 7

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