ASTM F3009-2014(2018) Standard Specification for Polyolefin Composition Floor Tile.pdf

1、Designation: F3009 14 (Reapproved 2018)Standard Specification forPolyolefin Composition Floor Tile1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3009; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision

2、. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers polyolefin composition tilewith either smooth or embossed surfaces flooring applicationfor use in commerc

3、ial, light commercial or residential surfacesflooring application.1.2 This specification covers a tile that shall be composed ofbinder, fillers and pigments. The binder shall consist of one ormore resins of polyolefin, polyolefin copolymers or polyolefinter-polymers (or other suitable), or any desir

4、able combination.Other suitable polymeric resins may be incorporated as part ofthe binder provided the polyolefin portion of the binder systemis greater than 50 %.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to S

5、I units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety, health, and environmental pra

6、ctices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides a

7、nd Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on thedate of material purchase form a part of this specification to theextent referenced herein:2.2 ASTM Standards:2D883 Te

8、rminology Relating to PlasticsF141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-terials Having Flat SurfacesF925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooringF1265 Test Method for Resistance to Impact for ResilientFloor TileF

9、1304 Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor TileF1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of ResilientFlooring by Color ChangeF1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-ient Flooring by Color ChangeF1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-sidual Indentation of R

10、esilient Floor CoveringF2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of ResilientFloor Tile by Dial Gage MethodF2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stabilityand Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Expo-sure to Heat2.3 Other Standards:3ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (most recent version)Sampling Proc

11、e-dures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 polyolefin, na polymer prepared by the polymeriza-tion of an olefin(s) as essentially the sole monomer(s). (D20)4. Classification4.1 The polyolefin composition floor tile covered by thisspecification shall be non-asbe

12、stos formulated and classified asfollows: Class 1 for solid tile, Class 2 for through pattern tile,and Class 3 for surface pattern tile. These may have eithersmooth or embossed wearing surfaces.5. Ordering Information5.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is tobe used, select the p

13、referred options permitted herein, and shallinclude the following information in the invitation to bid andpurchase order:1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 onResilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80on Specifications.Current ed

14、ition approved Oct. 1, 2018. Published October 2018. Originallyapproved in 2014. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F3009-14. DOI:10.1520/F3009-14R182For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of AST

15、MStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshoh

16、ocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organ

17、ization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.15.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,5.1.2 Class, color, pattern, and wearing surface (see Section6),5.1.3 Quantity in square feet or cartons,5.1.4 Size required (see 7.1),5.1.5 Thickness required (see 7.2),5.1.6 Lot formation if ot

18、her than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (see Sections 11 and 13),5.1.7 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQCZ1.4 (see Sections 11 and 13),5.1.8 Packing requirements if other than as specified (see16.1),5.1.9 Depth of depressed areas, if required,5.1.10 Palletization, if required (agreed

19、upon between themanufacturer and the purchaser),5.1.11 Marking, if other than specified (agreed upon be-tween the manufacturer and the purchaser), (see 15.1), and5.1.12 Other requirements (agreed upon between the manu-facturer and the purchaser).6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 MaterialsThe tile shal

20、l be composed of binder, fillers,and pigments. The binder shall consist of one or more resins ofpolyolefin, polyolefin copolymers, or polyolefin ter-polymers(or other suitable), or any desirable combination. Other suitablepolymeric resins may be incorporated as a part of the binderprovided the polyo

21、lefin portion of the binder system is greaterthan 50 %.6.2 Color, Pattern, and Wearing SurfaceThe color,pattern, and wearing surface, as applicable shall be as specifiedin the contract or order (see 5.1).NOTE 1The colors and patterns that are available are indicated inindividual manufacturers curren

22、t catalogs. As manufactured, colors varysomewhat in hue and shade.6.3 Solid Color TileSolid color tile shall be uniformthroughout.6.4 Through Pattern TileIn through pattern tile, either thepattern and colors on the surface of the tile extend entirelythrough the thickness of the tile without signific

23、ant change, orthe colors appearing on the surface shall extend throughout theentire thickness of the tile, although the appearance of thepattern created by these colors will change throughout thethickness.6.5 Surface Pattern TileThe pattern of this tile need notextend through the entire thickness of

24、 the tile.6.5.1 The appearance of the tile, when the wearing layer isremoved to a depth of 0.010 in. (0.254 mm), shall comparefavorably for decoration with the tiles original appearance.The removal of the wearing layer may be accomplished by anysuitable method.7. Physical Properties7.1 SizeUnless ot

25、herwise specified (see 5.1.4), the tileshall be 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm). A tolerance of 60.016in. (0.406 mm) per linear ft (305 mm) shall be permitted whenmeasured in accordance with Test Method F2055. Certainspecialty items are available in other sizes.7.2 ThicknessUnless otherwise specified (

26、see 5.1.5), thetile shall be furnished in 0.062-in. (1.588-mm), 0.080-in.(2.032-mm), or 0.125-in. (3.175-mm) thickness. A tolerance of60.005 in. (0.127 mm) shall be permitted when measured inaccordance with Test Method F386.7.3 SquarenessWhen tested in accordance with TestMethod F2055, the out-of-sq

27、uareness of the tile shall notexceed 0.010 in. (0.254 mm).8. Mechanical Properties8.1 Indentation:8.1.1 When the tile is tested in accordance with Test MethodF1914 at a temperature of 77F (25C), the indentation at theend of 1 min shall be not less than 0.007 in. (0.152 mm), andnot more than 0.012 in

28、. (0.381 mm).8.1.2 Embossed TileWhen the requirement for flat surfaceas set forth in Test Method F1914 cannot be met, the test shallbe made by the manufacturer on un-embossed stock and themanufacturer shall supply a certificate of compliance.8.2 ImpactWhen the tile is tested in accordance with TestM

29、ethod F1265, the tile shall not break or crack beyond theprescribed circle of zinc oxide paste.8.2.1 For18-in. (3.175-mm) tile the weight shall be droppedfrom a height of 20 in. (508 mm). For tile gage less than18 in.,the weight shall be dropped from a height of 10 in. (254 mm).Test all products wit

30、h a 0.143-lb (0.065-kg) weight dropped 4times.9. Performance Requirements9.1 DeflectionThe tile, when tested in accordance withTest Method F1304, shall deflect not less than 1.0 in. (25.4mm) both across and with the grain, without breaking.9.2 Dimensional StabilityWhen tested in accordance withTest

31、Method F2199, the linear dimensions shall not changemore than 0.024 in. (0.610 mm) per linear foot.9.3 Resistance to Chemicals: The chemical resistance of thetile shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F925.Polyolefin composition floor tile shall have no more than aslight change in surfa

32、ce dulling, surface attack, or stainingwhen exposed to the following chemicals:9.3.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),9.3.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),9.3.3 White mineral oil (medicinal grade),9.3.4 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),9.3.5 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH4OH),9.3.6

33、Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),9.3.7 Olive oil (light),9.3.8 Kerosene (K1),9.3.9 Unleaded gasoline (regular grade),9.3.10 Phenol (5 % active phenol), and9.3.11 Povidone Iodine (10 % free Iodine solution).NOTE 2The basic chemicals are representative of those likely to befound in residential, commerc

34、ial, and institutional use. Many proprietarycompounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should theflooring for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specificchemical, this additional requirement should become part of the procure-ment document.F3009 14 (2018)29.4 Resistance to

35、HeatWhen tested in accordance withTest Method F1514, the color change of the olefin compositionfloor tile shall have an average E not greater than 8.0 after 7days exposure to 158F (70C).9.5 Light ResistanceWhen tested in accordance with TestMethod F1515, the color change of the olefin composition fl

36、oortile shall have an average E not greater than 8.0 after 300 hexposure to UV light.10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance10.1 The floor tile furnished in accordance with this speci-fication shall be an acceptable match to approved samples inpattern, color, and surface appearance. The product shal

37、l befree of defects that adversely affect performance or appearance.Such defects include blemishes, spots, indentations, cracks,blisters, and breaks in corners or edges.11. Sampling11.1 Sampling for testing physical properties, mechanicalproperties, and performance requirements listed in Table A1.1s

38、hall be done in accordance with the provisions set forth inANSI/ASQC Z1.4(most recent version). The inspection levelshall be special inspection level S-1, as noted in Table I, andthe acceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 6.5 defects perhundred units as noted in Table II-AofANSI/ASQC Z1.4 or asothe

39、rwise specified in 11.2 herein. The lot size shall beexpressed in units. A unit represents a single, manufactured,inventoried, finished tile.11.2 Sampling for testing physical properties, mechanicalproperties, and performance requirements listed in Table A1.1shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and

40、 the manufacturer aspart of the procurement document.12. Conditioning12.1 Conditioning in AirCondition the specimens forphysical tests in air maintained at 73.4 6 3.6F (23 6 2C) and50 6 5 % relative humidity for not less than 3 h before testing.13. Inspection13.1 Inspection of the polyolefin composi

41、tion floor tile fordefects that would adversely affect performance shall be donein accordance with the provisions set forth in ANSI/ASQCZ1.4(most recent version). The inspection level shall be levelL-1, as noted in Table I, and the acceptable quality level (AQL)shall be 6.5 defects per hundred units

42、 as noted in Table II-A ofANSI/ASQC Z1.4 or as otherwise specified in 11.2 herein. Thelot size shall be expressed in units. A unit represents a single,manufactured, inventoried, finished tile.13.2 Inspection of the polyolefin composition floor tile fordefects that would adversely affect performance

43、shall be agreedupon by the purchaser and the manufacturer as part of theprocurement document.14. Certification14.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, amanufacturers certification and any other documents requiredto substantiate certification shall be furnished to the purchaserthat the

44、material was manufactured to meet this specification.15. Product Marking15.1 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order orcontract, shipping containers shall be marked with the name ofthe material as defined by the contract or order under which theshipment is made, the size, thickness, the pat

45、tern number, thequantity contained therein and the name of the manufacturer orshall be as specified in 5.1.15.2 When product sample sets, sample set cover cards,marketing and technical literature reference this specification,the complete products classification information relative to thisspecificat

46、ion shall be included.16. Packaging and Package Marking16.1 The polyolefin composition floor tile shall be packagedin accordance with normal commercial practice and packed toensure acceptance by common carrier and to provide protectionagainst damage during normal shipping, handling, and storageor sh

47、all be as specified in 5.1.8.17. Special Government Requirements17.1 The depressed areas of embossed tile shall involve nomore than one third of the original, flat tile surface area priorto embossing as measured on a full tile. On embossed tiles,there shall be no depressed area into which a58-in. (1

48、5.875-mm) diameter circle can be placed; except that this shall notapply to tile that have an overall embossed surface, such asbrick, slate, or other textures.18. Keywords18.1 polyolefin composition floor tile; polyolefin tile; resil-ient flooringF3009 14 (2018)3ANNEX(Mandatory Information)A1. CHARA

49、CTERISTICS AND TESTSA1.1 See Table A1.1APPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONX1.1 The following sources can be consulted for additionalinformation:X1.1.1 ASTM Standards:2F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient FloorCoveringsF510 Test Method for Resistance to Abrasion of ResilientFloor Coverings Using an Abrader with a Grit Feed MethodF511 Test Method for Quality of Cut (Joint Tightness) ofResilient Floor TileF710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors and OtherMon