1、Designation: F1066 04 (Reapproved 2014)1Standard Specification forVinyl Composition Floor Tile1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1066; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A
2、number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.1NOTEThe keyword VCT was added to Section 17 in December 2014
3、.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers vinyl composition tile (VCT)with either smooth or embossed surfaces for flooring applica-tion.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for
4、information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applica-bility of reg
5、ulatory limitations prior to use.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:2F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-terials Having Flat
6、SurfacesF925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooringF1265 Test Method for Resistance to Impact for ResilientFloor TileF1304 Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor TileF1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of ResilientFlooring by Color ChangeF1914 Test Methods for
7、 Short-Term Indentation and Re-sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor CoveringF2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of ResilientFloor Tile by Dial Gage MethodF2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stabilityof Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat2.3 Other Standards:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sam
8、pling Procedures and Tables for In-spection by Attributes33. Classification3.1 The vinyl composition floor tile covered by this speci-fication shall be non-asbestos formulated and classified asfollows: Class 1 for solid tile, Class 2 for through pattern tile,and Class 3 for surface pattern tile. The
9、se may have eithersmooth or embossed wearing surfaces.4. Ordering Information4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is tobe used, select the preferred options permitted herein, andinclude the following information in the invitation to bid andpurchase order:4.1.1 Title, number, and
10、date of this specification,4.1.2 Class, color, pattern, and wearing surface, (see Section3),4.1.3 Quantity in square feet or cartons,4.1.4 Size required, (see 6.1),4.1.5 Thickness required (see 6.2),4.1.6 Lot formation if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (see Sections 11 and 13),4.1.7 Sampl
11、ing, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQCZ1.4 (see Sections 11 and 13),4.1.8 Packing requirements if other than as specified (see15.1),4.1.9 Depth of depressed areas, if required,4.1.10 Palletization, if required (agreed upon between themanufacturer and the purchaser),4.1.11 Marking, if other tha
12、n specified (agreed upon be-tween the manufacturer and the purchaser), (see 14.1), and1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 onResilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80on Specifications.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Publis
13、hed December 2014. Originallyapproved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F1066 04(2014)1.DOI: 10.1520/F1066-04R14E01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume infor
14、mation, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., NewYork, NY 10036.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States14.1.12 Other requiremen
15、ts (agreed upon between the manu-facturer and the purchaser).5. Materials and Manufacture5.1 MaterialsThe tile shall be composed of binder, fillers,and pigments. The binder shall consist of one or more resins ofpoly(vinyl chloride) or vinyl chloride copolymers, or both,compounded with suitable plast
16、icizers and stabilizers. Othersuitable polymeric resins may be incorporated as a part of thebinder.5.2 Color, Pattern, and Wearing SurfaceThe color,pattern, and wearing surface, as applicable shall be as specifiedin the contract or order (see 4.1).NOTE 1The colors and patterns that are available are
17、 indicated inindividual manufacturers current catalogs. As manufactured, colors varysomewhat in hue and shade.5.3 Solid Color TileSolid color tile shall be uniformthroughout.5.4 Through Pattern TileIn through pattern tile, either thepattern and colors on the surface of the tile extend entirelythroug
18、h the thickness of the tile without significant 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.5.5 Surface Pattern TileThe pattern of this tile ne
19、ed notextend through the entire thickness of the tile.5.5.1 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 me
20、thod.6. Physical Properties6.1 SizeUnless otherwise specified (see 4.1.4), 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 siz
21、es.6.2 ThicknessUnless otherwise specified (see 4.1.5), thetile shall be furnished in116 in. (1.588-mm),332-in. (2.381-mm), and18-in. (3.175-mm) thickness. A tolerance of 60.005in. (0.127 mm) shall be permitted when measured in accor-dance with Test Method F386.6.3 SquarenessWhen tested in accordanc
22、e with TestMethod F2055, the out-of-squareness of the tile shall notexceed 0.010 in. (0.254 mm).7. Mechanical Properties7.1 Indentation:7.1.1 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 0.006 in.
23、 (0.152 mm), andnot more than 0.015 in. (0.381 mm).7.1.2 When tested in accordance with Test Method F1914the indentation at the end of 10 min shall be in conformancewith the requirements of Table 1, and shall correspond to theindentation recorded at the end of 1 min.7.1.3 When tested in accordance w
24、ith Test Method F1914 ata temperature of 115F (46.1C), the indentation shall be lessthan 0.032 in. (0.813 mm) at the end of 30 s.7.1.4 Embossed TileWhen the requirement for flat surfaceas set forth in Test Method F1914 cannot be met, the test shallbe made by the manufacturer on unembossed stock and
25、themanufacturer shall supply a certificate of compliance.7.2 ImpactWhen the tile is tested in accordance with TestMethod F1265, the tile shall not break or crack beyond theprescribed circle of zinc oxide paste.7.2.1 For18-in. (3.175-mm) tile the weight shall be droppedfrom a height of 20 in. (508 mm
26、). For tile gage less than18-in.(3.175-mm), the weight shall be dropped from a height of 10in. (254 mm). Test all products with a 0.143-lb (0.065-kg)weight dropped 4 times.7.2.2 When testing embossed tile, inscribe a 3 618-in.(76.2 6 3.175-mm) diameter circle centrally on the back ofeach specimen wi
27、th a felt pen, pencil, or other suitable marker.Do not use the zinc oxide paste specified in Test MethodF1265. Cracks should not go beyond the 3 618-in. (76.2 63.175-mm) diameter circle. The test shall be run on thespecimen with the wearing surface up.8. Performance Requirements8.1 DeflectionThe til
28、e, 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.8.2 Dimensional StabilityWhen tested in accordance withTest Method F2199, the linear dimensions shall not changemore than 0.024 in. (0.610 mm) per linear
29、foot.8.3 Resistance to Chemicals:8.3.1 The chemical resistance of the tile shall be determinedin accordance with Test Method F925. Vinyl composition floortile shall have no more than a slight change in surface dulling,surface attack, or staining when exposed to the followingchemicals:8.3.1.1 White v
30、inegar (5 % acetic acid),8.3.1.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),8.3.1.3 White mineral oil (medicinal grade),8.3.1.4 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),8.3.1.5 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH4OH),8.3.1.6 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),8.3.1.7 Olive oil (light),8.3.1.8 Kerozene (K1),8.
31、3.1.9 Unleaded gasoline (regular grade), and8.3.1.10 Phenol (5 % active phenol).TABLE 1 Ten Minute Indentation1minAfter10 min, max1minAfter10 min, maxin. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm0.006 0.152 0.0100 0.254 0.011 0.279 0.0162 0.4110.007 0.178 0.0112 0.284 0.012 0.305 0.0174 0.4420.008 0.203 0.0124 0.315
32、0.013 0.330 0.0186 0.4720.009 0.229 0.0137 0.348 0.014 0.356 0.0197 0.5000.010 0.254 0.0149 0.378 0.015 0.381 0.0209 0.531F1066 04 (2014)12NOTE 2The basic chemicals are representative of those likely to befound in residential, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietarycompounds contain one
33、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.8.4 Resistance to HeatWhen tested in accordance withTest Method F1514, the color change of the vinyl
34、 compositionfloor tile shall have an average E not greater than 8.0 after 7days exposure to 158F (70C).9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance9.1 The floor tile furnished in accordance with this specifi-cation shall be an acceptable match to approved samples inpattern, color, and surface appearance.
35、The product shall befree of defects that adversely affect performance or appearance.Such defects include blemishes, spots, indentations, cracks,blisters, and breaks in corners or edges.10. Sampling10.1 Sampling for testing physical properties, mechanicalproperties, and performance requirements liste
36、d in Table A1.1shall be done in accordance with the provisions set forth inANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall be specialinspection level S-1, as noted in Table I, and the acceptablequality level (AQL) shall be 6.5 defects per hundred units asnoted in Table II-Aor as otherwise specified in 10
37、.2 herein. Thelot size shall be expressed in units. A unit represents a single,manufactured, inventoried, finished tile.10.2 Sampling for testing physical properties, mechanicalproperties, and performance requirements listed in Table A1.1shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and the manufacturer asp
38、art of the procurement document.11. Conditioning11.1 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.11.2 Conditioning in WaterMaintain the water tempera-ture at 77 6 0.9F (25 6
39、 0.5C) unless otherwise specified.Immerse the specimen for not less than 15 min or more than 30min before testing in either air or water.12. Inspection12.1 Inspection of the vinyl composition floor tile fordefects that would adversely affect performance shall be donein accordance with the provisions
40、 set forth in ANSI/ASQCZ1.4. The inspection level shall be level L-1, as noted in TableI, and the acceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 6.5 defectsper hundred units as noted in Table II-A or as otherwisespecified in 12.2 herein. The lot size shall be expressed in units.A unit represents a single,
41、manufactured, inventoried, finishedtile.12.2 Inspection of the vinyl composition floor tile fordefects that would adversely affect performance shall be agreedupon by the purchaser and the manufacturer as part of theprocurement document.13. Certification13.1 When specified in the purchase order or co
42、ntract, amanufacturers certification and any other documents requiredto substantiate certification shall be furnished to the purchaserthat the material was manufactured to meet this specification.14. Product Marking14.1 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order orcontract, shipping containers
43、 shall be marked with the name ofthe material as defined by the contract or order under which theshipment is made, the size, thickness, the pattern number, thequantity contained therein and the name of the manufacturer orshall be as specified in 4.1.14.2 When product sample sets, sample set cover ca
44、rds,marketing and technical literature reference this specification,the complete products classification information relative to thisspecification shall be included.15. Packaging and Packing15.1 The vinyl composition floor tile shall be packaged inaccordance with normal commercial practice and packe
45、d toensure acceptance by common carrier and to provide protectionagainst damage during normal shipping, handling, and storageor shall be as specified in 4.1.8.16. Special Government Requirements16.1 The depressed areas of embossed tile shall involve nomore than one third of the original, flat tile s
46、urface area priorto embossing as measured on a full tile. On embossed tile, thereshall be no depressed area into which a58-in. (15.875-mm)diameter circle can be placed, except that this shall not apply totile that have an overall embossed surface, such as brick, slate,or other textures.17. Keywords1
47、7.1 resilient flooring; tile; vinyl composition floor tile;vinyl composition tile (VCT) ; VCTF1066 04 (2014)13ANNEX(Mandatory Information)A1. CHARACTERISTICS AND TESTSTABLE A1.1 Characteristics and TestsCharacteristic Requirement Test Method ReferenceComposition of wearing surface Certificate of Com
48、pliance 5.15.5Size, tolerance 0.016 in. (0.406 mm) per linear foot F2055 6.1Thickness 0.005 in. (0.127 mm), as specified F386 6.2Resistance to heat E not greater than 8.0 F1514 8.4Indentation (flat surface)77F (25C)1 min 0.006 to 0.015 in. (0.152 to 0.381 mm) F1914 7.1.177F (25C)10 min see Table 1 F
49、1914 7.1.2115F (46C)30 s 0.032 in. (0.813 mm) F1914 7.1.3Indentation (embossed surface) same as flat surface F1914Aor Certificate of Compliance 7.1.4Impact No cracks beyond limit F1265 7.2Deflection (MD and AMD) 1 in. (25.4 mm), min F1304 8.1Dimensional stability 0.024 in. (0.610 mm) per linear foot,maxF2199 8.2Resistance to chemicals no more than a slight change in sur-face dulling, surface attack, or stainingF925 8.3Squareness 0.010 in. (0.254 mm), max F2055 6.3ATest Method F1914 cannot be used; the manufacturer will sub
