1、Designation: F1303 04 (Reapproved 2014)Standard Specification forSheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1303; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last re
2、vision. 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 floor covering having a vinylplastic wear layer with backing. Products may also containnon-PVC spec
3、ialty performance top layer(s) or intermediatelayer(s), or both.1.2 Two types of floor covering based on binder content arecovered. The floor covering is intended for use in commercial,light commercial, and residential buildings based on service-ability characteristics. General information and perfo
4、rmancecharacteristics that determine serviceability and recommendeduse are included in this specification.1.3 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 information onlyand are not
5、 considered standard.1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion, Section 11, of this specification.Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establ
6、ish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Ma-terials with Cylindrical Mandrel ApparatusF141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Flo
7、or CoveringsF386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-terials Having Flat SurfacesF410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of ResilientFloor Coverings by Optical MeasurementF710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to ReceiveResilient FlooringF925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemi
8、cals of ResilientFlooringF970 Test Method for Static Load LimitF1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of PanelType Underlayments to Receive Resilient FlooringF1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of ResilientFlooring by Color ChangeF1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of
9、 Resil-ient Flooring by Color ChangeF1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering2.2 American National Standard:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-spection by Attributes33. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 wear layerthe portion
10、of a resilient floor coveringthat contains or protects the pattern effect. The wear layer doesnot include temporary finishes or maintenance coatings.3.1.2 For additional definitions refer to Terminology F141.4. Classification4.1 Sheet vinyl floor covering shall conform to the follow-ing types, grade
11、s, and backing classes.4.1.1 TypesTypes shall be classified by the PVC wearlayers binder content (vinyl resins, plasticizers, and stabiliz-ers). Non-PVC compositions (specialty performance layer(s)used as the top layer are not described by binder limits.1This specification is under the jurisdiction
12、of ASTM Committee F06 onResilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80on Specifications.Current edition approved May 1, 2014. Published June 2014. Originallyapproved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F130304 (2009).DOI: 10.1520/F1303-04R14.2For ref
13、erenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St.
14、, 13thFloor, New York, NY 10036.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1TypePVC Binder Content,Min, %PVC Wear LayerDescriptionIA90 Transparent or translucent layer(s) thatmay contain opaque, translucent, ortransparent chips or
15、 particlessuspended through all or part of thethickness. This wear layer(s) may beover a decorative print.IIA34 Opaque, translucent, or transparentchips or particles that may besurrounded by a clear or colored grout.The design extends throughout thethickness of the wear layer. The wearlayer may be o
16、ver a decorative print.AAll types may have a non-PVC top layer(s) with an average minimum totalthickness of 0.0004 (in.). Top layer(s) thinner than 0.0004 (in.) may be used butcannot be counted to classify the grade.4.1.2 GradesGrades shall be classified by the total wearlayer thickness (sum of PVC
17、and non-PVC wear layers). Thewear layer system shall consist of a single layer or multiplelayers that do not delaminate under normal use.4.1.3 Backing ClassesBacking classes shall be arrangedaccording to composition and use category.4.1.3.1 Class A backings shall be fibrous (non-asbestosformulated)
18、and suitable for floors above, on, and below-grade.4.1.3.2 Class B backings shall be nonfoamed plastic andsuitable for floors above, on, and below-grade.4.1.3.3 Class C backings shall be foamed plastic and suit-able for floors above, on, and below-grade.5. Ordering Information5.1 Sheet vinyl floor c
19、overing with backing shall be orderedby type, grade, class, and other characteristics important to thepurchaser for the intended use as indicated by Table 1.6. Materials6.1 Wear Layer:6.1.1 The wear layer shall have a vinyl plastic binder andmay include pigments, fillers, extenders, and other ingred
20、ients,and shall be stabilized against heat and light deterioration.6.1.2 The binder of the wear layer shall consist of one ormore vinyl resins, plasticizers, and stabilizers. Each resin shallbe polyvinyl chloride or a copolymer of vinyl chloride not lessthan 85 % of which is vinyl chloride. The viny
21、l resin(s) shall benot less than 60 % by weight of the binder.6.1.3 The wear layer may be transparent, translucent, oropaque. A background or pattern under the wear layer may beprinted with suitably formulated, color stable inks, or otherwiseprepared to create a color stable pattern. The color of th
22、epattern created must be stable against heat and light deteriora-tion. See 11.7 and 11.8.6.1.4 The surface of the wear layer may be smooth,embossed, or otherwise textured with or without valley (de-pressed) printing.6.1.5 Non-PVC LayerThe top layer(s) of a Type I or IIproduct can be a non-PVC layer(
23、s), which may constitute partof the total wear layer system up to 49 % and is not removableby normal maintenance procedures.6.1.6 A background color or pattern under the Type I or IIwear layer system may be printed with suitably formulated,color stable materials.6.2 Intermediate LayersIntermediate l
24、ayers, such as foamand reinforcing materials, may be included.6.3 BackingThe composition of backings shall be fibrous,nonfoamed plastic, or foamed plastic and may contain otheringredients provided the resultant backing is suitable for theuse category specified in 4.1.3.NOTE 1Backing classes are spec
25、ified in order to properly specify theadhesives and installation systems to be used.7. Physical Requirements7.1 Type I and Type II sheet vinyl floor covering shall meetthe requirements in Table 2.8. Dimensions8.1 The floor covering is available in standard 6-ft (1.83-m)or 12-ft (3.66-m) widths (minu
26、s 0 in.). Other widths may beavailable. All widths are not available for all types.8.2 The overall thickness of floor covering varies dependingupon type, grade, and class. The floor covering shall befurnished in a minimum overall thickness of 0.040 in. (1.0 mm)provided that the surfaces to receive t
27、hem are prepared inaccordance with Practice F710 and Guide F1482.9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance9.1 Materials furnished under this specification shall be anacceptable match to an approved sample(s) in pattern, color,and surface appearance. The product shall be free of defectsthat would advers
28、ely affect performance or appearance.10. Sampling10.1 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed inTable 2 shall be done in accordance with the provisions setforth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall bespecial inspection level S-1 as noted in Table I, and theacceptable quality le
29、vel (AQL) shall be 6.5 defects per hundredunits as noted in Table II-A or as specified in 10.2. The lot sizeTABLE 1 Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering Use CharacteristicsType GradeWear Layer Thickness,min avgIntendedUseAin. (mm)I 1 0.020 (0.51) R/LC/C2 0.014 (0.36) R/LC3 0.010 (0.25) RII 1 0.050 (1.27) R/LC
30、/C230.0300.020(0.76)(0.51)R/LCRAIntended UseThe following is a partial list providing generic guidance ontypical applications of product use. For specific applications refer to manufacturersproduct recommendations,R = Residential: Individual Home/Multifamily Dwelling Living AreasLC = Light Commercia
31、l: Multifamily DwellingCommon AreasHotel/Motel Guest RoomsC = Commercial: Educational/InstitutionalHospital/Health CareRetail/MercantileOfficeHospitalityF1303 04 (2014)2shall be expressed in units. A unit represents a single,manufactured, inventoried, finished roll.10.1.1 Samples shall be obtained i
32、n the required length fromthe outside end of the roll and shall encompass the total widthof the material.10.2 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed inTable 2 shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and themanufacturer as part of the procurement documents.11. Test Methods11.1 Wear Layer
33、Binder ContentThe wear layer bindercontent for either type product shall be determined by state-ment of formula (Manufacturers certificate of compliance).11.2 Wear Layer ThicknessThe wear layer thickness shallbe determined in accordance with Test Method F410 except thethickness of the sample shall b
34、e the average of the measure-ments on three specimens taken 12 in. (305 mm) in from eachedge and the center of the sample.11.3 Overall ThicknessThe overall thickness when mea-sured shall be determined in accordance with Test MethodF386 except that the presser foot shall exert a total force of 16 0.1
35、 oz (28.3 6 2.8 g) on the specimen. The thickness of thesample should be the average of the measurements on threespecimens taken 12 in. (305 mm) in from each edge and thecenter of the sample.11.4 Residual IndentationThe residual indentation shallbe determined in accordance with Test Method F1914.11.
36、5 FlexibilityThe flexibility shall be determined in ac-cordance with Test Method F137. The flexibility shall be suchthat the wear surface will not crack or break when bent face outover a14 in. (6.4 mm) diameter mandrel for Type I flooring anda112 in. (38 mm) diameter mandrel for Type II flooring.11.
37、6 Resistance to ChemicalsThe chemical resistance ofsheet flooring shall be determined in accordance with TestMethod F925 when exposed to the following chemicals:11.6.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),11.6.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),11.6.3 White mineral oil (medicinal grade),11.6.4 Na
38、OH solution (5 %),11.6.5 HCl solution (5 %),11.6.6 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH4OH),11.6.7 Household bleach5.25 % NaOCl,11.6.8 Disinfectantphenol type(5.5 % Active Phenol),and11.6.9 Unleaded gasoline.NOTE 2These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to befound in domestic, commerc
39、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.11.7 Resistance to HeatThe resista
40、nce of sheet vinyl floorcovering to color change from exposure to elevated tempera-ture of 158F (70C) over a specified time of 7 days shall bedetermined in accordance with Test Method F1514.TABLE 2 Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering RequirementsCharacteristic Requirement Test Method ReferenceWear Layer Comp
41、osition min Manufacturers certificate of compliance 11.1Type I Binder Content 90 %Type II Binder Content 34 %minWear Layer Thickness in. (mm) ASTM F410 11.2Type GradeI120.0200.014(0.51)(0.36)3 0.010 (0.25)II 1 0.050 (1.27)2 0.030 (0.76)3 0.020 (0.51)maxResidual Indentation in. (mm)TypeI 0.012 (0.31)
42、 ASTM F1914, Type IF1914 11.4II 0.007 (0.18) ASTM F1914, Type IIF1914 11.4Static Load ResistanceIntended Use Min. Load (lb/in.2) Maximum Residual Indentin. mm ASTM F970 11.9R (Residential) 75 0.005 0.13LC (Light Commercial) 125 0.005 0.13C (Commercial) 175 0.005 0.13Flexibility ASTM F137 11.5Type Ma
43、ndrel Dia in. (mm)III14 (6.4)112 (38)No crack/breakNo crack/breakResistance to Chemicals No more than a slight change in surfacedulling, surface attack or stainingASTM F925 11.6Resistance to Heat max avg. E#8 ASTM F1514 11.7Resistance to Light max avg. E#8 ASTM F1515 11.8F1303 04 (2014)311.8 Resista
44、nce to LightThe resistance of sheet vinyl floorcovering to color change from exposure to light, simulated bya properly fitted xenon-arc radiant energy source over a time of300 h, shall be determined in accordance with Test MethodF1515.11.9 Static Load ResistanceThe static load resistance shallbe det
45、ermined in accordance with Test Method F970. The loadto be applied depends upon intended use as specified in Table2. Measure the residual indentation after a maximum recoverytime of 24 h. The maximum allowable residual indentation forany use category is 0.005 in. (0.13 mm).12. Inspection12.1 Samplin
46、g for inspection of the sheet vinyl floor cover-ing for defects that would adversely affect performance (9.1)shall be done in accordance with the provisions set forth inANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall be Level I asnoted in Table I and the acceptable quality level (AQL) shall be6.5 defects
47、 per hundred units as noted in Table II-A, or shall beas specified in 12.2. The lot size shall be expressed in units. Aunit represents a single, manufactured, inventoried, finishedroll.12.2 Inspection of the sheet vinyl floor covering for defectsthat would adversely affect performance (9.1) shall be
48、 agreedupon by the purchaser and the manufacturer as part of theprocurement documents.13. Certification13.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, amanufacturers certification shall be furnished to the purchaserthat the material was manufactured, sampled, tested, inspected,and packaged in
49、 accordance with this specification and hasbeen found to meet the requirements.14. Product Marking14.1 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order orcontract, shipping containers shall be marked with the name ofthe material, the size, the thickness (when the material isavailable in more than one thickness), the pattern number, thequantity contained therein and the name of the manufacturer.14.2 When product sample sets, sample set cover cards,marketing and technical literature reference this specification,the complete product classificat
