SIST EN ISO 13130:2011 PDF

Overview - EN ISO 13130:2011 (Laboratory glassware - Desiccators)

EN ISO 13130:2011 specifies requirements and test methods for desiccators and vacuum desiccators used for general laboratory drying and storage of moisture‑sensitive substances and materials. Published by CEN/ISO, the standard covers geometry, materials, construction, tightness, pressure strength and thermal shock endurance for laboratory glassware desiccators.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Types:
  • Type 1 - Vacuum desiccators
  • Type 2 - Non‑vacuum desiccators
• Material: Borosilicate glass 3.3 in accordance with ISO 3585; glass must be free from strain and defects; optional brown colouring for light‑sensitive contents.
• Nominal sizes & series: Series A and Series B with defined nominal diameters (examples: 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 mm). Standard defines designation format (e.g. Desiccator ISO 13130 – 200 – 1B).
• Design & construction:
  • Slightly concave base (stable, may have protective rim or picked circumference).
  • Stepped side to support perforated plates.
  • Part‑spherical lid with flat flange; lid fitted with vacuum connection or knob (min. 38 mm).
  • Vacuum‑tight flanges must be ground plane and interchangeable; a ring‑groove for an elastomeric seal is permitted.
• Vacuum connection options: conical ground glass socket 24/29 (ISO 383), external screw thread, socket for rubber stopper, or ground knob with sleeve/tube (bore min. 2 mm).
• Tightness & leakage: Leakage rate limit is specified in the standard (see ISO 13130 for the exact value and test procedure).
• Pressure strength: Vacuum desiccators must withstand external pressure tests (e.g., 2 bar for 60 s or 3 bar for 10 s) per Annex A.
• Thermal shock: Type tested to withstand thermal shock endurance of 80 °C in accordance with ISO 718.
• Marking & packaging: Permanent marking (manufacturer, nominal size, type, optional ISO number) and individual protective packing.

Applications and users

• Practical uses: drying chemicals, storing hygroscopic samples, short‑term vacuum drying, protection of moisture‑sensitive materials.
• Typical users: laboratory equipment designers and manufacturers, QA/QC and compliance teams, procurement officers, laboratory managers, and testing laboratories that validate glassware to standards.

Related standards

• ISO 3585 - Borosilicate glass 3.3 - Properties
• ISO 383 - Interchangeable conical ground joints
• ISO 718 - Thermal shock and thermal shock endurance - Test methods

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