1、 ANSI/ICPA SS-1-2001Performance Standardfor Solid Surface MaterialsANSI/ICPA SS-1-2001Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Copyright American National Standards Instit
2、ute Provided by IHS under license with ANSINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ANSI/ICPA SS-1-2001American National StandardPerformance Standardfor Solid Surface MaterialsSponsorInternational Cast Polymer AssociationApproved April 17, 2001 American Nati
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9、current information on all standards by calling or writing the AmericanNational Standards Institute.American National StandardPublished byInternational Cast Polymer Association8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300McLean, VA 22102Copyright 2001 by International Cast Polymer AssociationAll rights reserved.
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11、production or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-iContentsPageForeword ii1 Scope and Purpose 11.1 Scope . 11.2 Purpose 12 Normative References 13 General Requirements . 23.1 Composition 23.2 Materials . 23.3 Dimensional Tolerances . 23.4 Products for Testing . 23.5 Installation Instru
12、ctions . 23.6 Care and Maintenance Instructions 23.7 Identification . 23.8 Test Conditions. 34 Workmanship and Finish 35 Structural Integrity 35.1 Test Jig. 35.2 Load Test 35.3 Impact Tests . 36 Physical Characteristics of Materials 46.1 Colorfastness and Aging Test 46.2 Stain Resistance Test. 46.3
13、Cigarette Burn Test 46.4 Chemical Resistance Test 46.5 Heated Pan Test. 46.6 High Temperature Resistance Test 46.7 Water Resistance Test . 57 Ability to be Fabricated and Renewed 57.1 Ability to be Renewed. 57.2 Ability to be Fabricated. 58 Report. 5Copyright American National Standards Institute Pr
14、ovided by IHS under license with ANSINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-iiForeword (This foreword is not part of American National Standard ANSI/ICPA SS-1-2001.)Solid surface materials are solid, nonporous surfacing materials. The color and pat-tern ex
15、tends throughout the thickness of the material. Solid Surface materials resistheat, stains, mildew, and impact. Incidental damage to the surface can be easily re-paired to maintain the appearance. It can be easily cut, routed and shaped to createspecific designs and patterns. In certain instances, t
16、he material can be cast into spe-cific shapes and patterns.Solid surface materials are typically used in countertop applications and wall cover-ing applications. The materials may find uses in many other applications, such aswindow sills and in plastic plumbing fixture applications.The ICPA develope
17、d this Performance Standard for Solid Surface Materials to estab-lish minimum performance standards for these materials. This standard and test pro-cedures contained herein deal with the attributes and acceptability of solid surfacematerials. This standard does not address the specific use of these
18、materials inplumbing fixture applications. The ANSI Z124 series of standards applies to plasticplumbing fixtures. Other applications may have other requirements.In the early 1990s, it became apparent from increased consumer awareness and de-mand for solid surface materials that there was an overall
19、need for a performancestandard for this material. In 1993, ICPAs Research and Development Committeebegan work on a Solid Surface Standard in an effort to benchmark a standard ofquality for the industry.The ICPAs Performance Standard for Solid Surface Materials, ICPA SS-1, wasadopted by the ICPA Boar
20、d of Directors in 1997. In 1998, ICPA applied for and re-ceived ANSI accreditation as a standards developer using the canvass method. Acanvass list was developed and a ICPA SS-1 was subjected to a canvass letter balloton March 16, 1999. Four negative ballots and six affirmative ballots with comments
21、were received. A summary of those comments was distributed to all participants inthe canvass on September 10, 1999. The ICPA Research and Development Com-mittee held meetings on September 23, 1999 and March 8, 2000 to review the com-ments received and a meeting June 1, 2000 to review a revised draft
22、 of the proposedstandard. All canvassees were invited to the meetings. The revised draft was dis-tributed for a recirculation ballot on August 28, 2000. The final document and sup-porting materials were forwarded to ANSI for BSR review on March 16, 2001. TheStandard was approved on April 17, 2001.Su
23、ggestions for improvements of this standard are welcome. They should be sent tothe International Cast Polymer Association, 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300,McLean, VA 22102.The following organizations recognized as having an interest in the performancespecifications for solid surface materials were
24、contacted prior to the approval of thisstandard. Inclusion in this list does not necessarily imply that the organization con-curred with the submittal of the proposed standard to ANSI.American Institute of ArchitectsAristech ChemicalAvoniteBlumes Solid Surface ProductsBodycote Industrial TestingBrad
25、ley CorporationCal CustomCentury MarbleContemporary ProductsCuttriss DesignCopyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-iiiDupont CorianFormica CorporationGruber SystemsIAMPOI
26、SSFAJ. M. HuberLippert CorporationNAHB Research CenterNBBJ InteriorsNBC Solid SurfaceNSFPMIRoma MarbleSolid Surface ProductsSurface Technology CorporationThe Swan CorporationTaylor IndustriesU.S. Testing LaboratoryU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWilcor, Inc.WilsonartIndividualsStan ChowR. J. DeuelGeorge
27、 GrafE. A. PovalskiDonald SlocumCopyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSINot for Res
28、aleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD ANSI/ICPA SS-1-2001American National Standard Performance Standard for Solid Surface Materials 1 1 Scope and Purpose 1.1 Scope This standard covers requirements and test methods for minimum performance
29、 pertaining to structure, renewability, water resistance, colorfastness, stain resistance, cleanability and other significant properties, in addition to general requirements of materials, workmanship and finish of solid surface materials. These products can be used for countertops, wall panels, wind
30、ow sills and other architectural applications. The materials and equipment listed to conduct testing procedures in this standard are provided solely for informational reference. Materials and equipment of similar design, composition and specification may also be used to conduct these test procedures
31、. 1.2 Purpose The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum acceptable performance standards for solid surface materials. It is intended to serve as a guide for producers, distributors, architects, engineers, contractors, home builders, code authorities and users; to promote understanding reg
32、arding materials, manufacture, and installation; to form a basis for fair competition; and to provide a basis for identifying solid surface materials that conform to this standard. This standard and test procedures contained herein deal with the acceptability of solid surface materials. Other author
33、ities may have additional requirements. NOTE - There is the ANSI Z124 series of standards that applies to plastic plumbing fixtures. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establi
34、sh appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 2 Normative References The following standards contain provisions that, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this Standard. All standards are subject to revision. Th
35、erefore, the referenced standards shall be the cited standards and not later revisions. ANSI Z124.6-1997, Plastic Sinks ANSI/ASTM D2565-99, Practice for Operating Xenon Arc-Type (Water-Cooled) Light Exposure Apparatus with and without Water for Exposure of Plastics ASTM D2244-1993, Standard Test Met
36、hod for Calculation of Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates NEMA LD-3-1995, High Pressure Decorative Laminates Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from
37、 IHS-,-,-ANSI/ICPA SS-1-20012 3 General Requirements 3.1 Composition Solid surface materials are manufactured from polymeric materials. They are of the same composition throughout the thickness of the solid surface product. They are capable of being fabricated into continuous surfaces with inconspic
38、uous seams. 3.2 Materials 3.2.1 Reinforcing Materials When used, reinforcing materials shall be of grades suitable to produce the performance required in this standard. 3.2.2 Plastics Plastics used shall be of suitable grades to meet the performance requirements of this standard. 3.2.3 Fillers and P
39、igments Suitable grade fillers and pigments may be used in the surfaces or substrates. 3.2.4 Finish The finished surface of the material shall meet the minimum requirements of the standard. 3.2.5 Seams Seaming materials shall be approved by the manufacturer. Approved seaming materials shall be capab
40、le of producing seams that meet the minimum performance requirements outlined in this standard. 3.2.6 Supporting Structure The material of the supporting structure integral with the solid surface material shall be adequate to meet the performance requirements of this standard and in accordance with
41、the manufacturers instructions. 3.3 Dimensional Tolerances The finished dimensional tolerances shall be the manufacturers stated dimensional tolerances. 3.4 Products for Testing Products to be inspected and tested shall be selected from finished goods inventory 3.4.1 Seamed Panels The selected produ
42、ct shall be fabricated by the manufacturer into a seamed panel, ready for installation, in accordance with the manufacturers fabrication and installation instructions. The resulting panel shall be used where specified in this standard and shall measure 26 in in x 32 in in (660 mm 0.6 mm x 813 mm 0.6
43、 mm) The seam shall be at the midpoint of the 32 in (813 mm) dimension. 3.5 Installation Instructions The manufacturer shall supply a copy of the manufacturers written installation instructions. 3.6 Care and Maintenance Instructions The manufacturer shall supply a copy of the manufacturers written c
44、are and maintenance instructions to the end user. 3.7 Identification The manufacturers name or trademark, or both, shall be permanently and legibly marked on the product. Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networkin
45、g permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ANSI/ICPA SS-1-20013 3.8 Test Conditions Unless otherwise specified, all test procedures outlined in this standard shall be performed at standard laboratory conditions of 77F 5F (25C 2.6C). 4 Workmanship and Finish 4.1 Unit Preparation Units shall be inspecte
46、d for workmanship and finish in accordance with and meet the requirements of section 3 of ANSI Z124.6-1997. 5 Structural Integrity 5.1 Test Jig A test jig for conducting the tests in this section shall be constructed so as to provide a 24 in in x 30 in in (610 mm 0.6 mm x 762 mm 0.6 mm) unsupported
47、area. The test jig shall be used for each test in this section. A new seamed panel shall be used for each test. Each seamed panel shall be fabricated as specified in 3.4.1 5.2 Load Test 5.2.1 Test Method A seamed panel shall be mounted in the testing jig, and held securely at the four corners of the
48、 panel. The seamed panel shall be mounted so that the seam shall be at the midpoint (15 in 1 in 381 cm 2.54 cm) of the 30 in dimension of the unsupported area of the testing jig. a) A preload of 300 lb (1334 N force) shall be applied to the midpoint of the panel on a weight distribution disk 8 in (2
49、03 mm) in diameter. The load and the disk shall rest on a in (13 mm) thick of sponge rubber or other suitable soft material that is between the disk and the surface being loaded. The load shall be left in place for 2 minutes ( minute) to allow for settlement of the test frame and any initial slip in the fasteners. b) Twelve and on
