BS EN 204:2016

What is BS EN 204 - Thermoplastic wood adhesives about?  

BS EN 204 is an international standard used for thermoplastic wood adhesives that specifies the classification of adhesives.    

BS EN 204 classifies thermoplastic resin-based wood adhesives for non-structural applications into durability classes D1 to D4 based on the dry and wet strengths of bond-lines measured under specified conditions after various conditioning treatments.  

Note 1: For special applications, further tests that do not fall within the scope of BS EN 204 can be applicable. 

Note 2: The adhesives specified in this BS EN 204 are suitable for the bonding of furniture and interior structures, panelling, doors, windows, stairs etc. made of wood or derived timber products. 

Note 3: BS EN 204 does not specify the temperature resistance of bond lines. 

Who is BS EN 204 - Thermoplastic wood adhesives for? 

BS EN 204 on Classification of thermoplastic wood adhesives for non-structural applications is useful for: 

• Constructor of wooden houses  
• Civil engineers  
• Architects  
• Interior designers  
• Manufacturers of furniture 
• Sculptor of timber structure  

Why should you use BS EN 204 - Thermoplastic wood adhesives?  

These adhesives are non-metallic substances applied to one or both surfaces of two separate items that binds them together and resist their separation.   

BS EN 204 provides specifications on conducting a test method for adhesives. This test method helps in ensuring the durability and reliability of wood adhesives in different climatic conditions.  

By applying BS EN 204 guidelines, you can manufacture good quality thermoplastic wood adhesives.  

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 204:2016 supersedes BS EN 204:2001. BS EN 204:2016 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 204:2001. These include: 

• References to tests with thick bond lines have been removed 
• Assessment is based on 20 test pieces 
• Additional information on conditioning sequences added in Table 2