1、Designation: F 1700 04Standard Specification forSolid Vinyl Floor Tile1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1700; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses i
2、ndicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers solid vinyl2floor tiles that aremonolithic, surfac
3、e decorated or printed, and that have bindercontents referenced in Table 1.1.2 This type of floor covering is intended for use incommercial, light commercial, and residential buildings. Gen-eral information and performance characteristics which deter-mine serviceability and recommended use are inclu
4、ded in thisspecification.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 regulatory limitations pri
5、or to use.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The values given in parentheses are providedfor information only.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3F 137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient FlooringMaterials with Cylindrical Mandrel ApparatusF 141
6、Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF 373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient FloorCoveringF 386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient FlooringMaterials Having Flat SurfacesF 925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooringF 1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat S
7、tability of Resil-ient Vinyl Flooring by Color ChangeF 1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-ient Vinyl Flooring by Color ChangeF 1914 Test Method for Short-Term Indentation and Re-sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor CoveringF 2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
8、Floor Tile by Dial Gage MethodF 2199 Test Method for Determining Dimesional Stabilityof Resilient Floor Tile After Exposure to Heat2.2 Other Standards:ANSI/ASQC Z1.41993 Sampling Procedures and Tablesfor Inspection by Attributes43. Classification3.1 The vinyl floor tiles covered by this specificatio
9、n shallbe classified as follows:3.1.1 Class IMonolithic Vinyl Tile.3.1.1.1 Type ASmooth Surface.3.1.1.2 Type BEmbossed Surface.3.1.2 Class IISurface-Decorated Vinyl Tile.3.1.2.1 Type ASmooth Surface.3.1.2.2 Type BEmbossed Surface.3.1.3 Class IIIPrinted Film Vinyl Tile.3.1.3.1 Type ASmooth Surface.3.
10、1.3.2 Type BEmbossed Surface.3.2 The embossed surfaces may or may not be grouted withink.4. Ordering Information4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is tobe used, select the preferred options permitted herein, andinclude the following contract requirements on the purchaseorder:4.
11、1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,4.1.2 Class, type, and pattern number (Section 3),1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-6 onResilient Floor Coverings and is under the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF06.80 on Specifications.Current edition approved
12、Sept. 1, 2004. Published October 2004. Originallyapproved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as F 170099.2For solid vinyl definition, refer to Terminology F 141.3For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For
13、Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.4Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., NewYork, NY 10036.TABLE 1 Minimum Binder ContentClass I Class II Class IIIEach ply or layer 34 % 34 % . . .Clear w
14、ear layer . . . . . . 90 %Intermediate colored layer . . . . . . 34 %Each base layer . . . . . . 34 %1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.4.1.3 Quantity in square feet, pieces, or cartons,4.1.4 Size required (Section 6),4.
15、1.5 Thickness required (Section 6),4.1.6 Lot formation if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.41993 (see Sections 8 and 10),4.1.7 Sampling if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQCZ1.41993 (see Sections 8 and 10),4.1.8 Packing requirement if other than as specified (Section12),4.1.9 Palletization
16、if required (agreement between themanufacturer and the purchaser),4.1.10 Marking required if other than specified (Section 13)(agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser),4.1.11 Chemical resistance (see 6.8). The basic chemicalsused in the test are those likely to be found in domestic,comm
17、ercial and institutional use. Many proprietary com-pounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Shouldthe flooring for unusual application need to be resistant to aspecific chemical, this additional requirement should becomepart of the procurement document.4.1.12 Other requirements (agreemen
18、t between the manu-facturer and the purchaser).5. Material and Manufacture5.1 MaterialThe tile shall be composed of binder, filler,and pigments compounded with suitable lubricants and pro-cessing aids. The binder consists of one or more polymers orcopolymers of vinyl chloride, other modifying resins
19、, plasti-cizers, and stabilizers which comprise at least the followingminimum percent weight: see Table 1. The polymers orcopolymers of vinyl chloride comprise at least 60 % of theweight of the binder. Any copolymer of vinyl chloride usedshall contain at least 85 % vinyl chloride.5.2 Class, Type, an
20、d Pattern NumberThe class, type, andpattern number, as applicable shall be as specified in thecontract or order (see 4.1).NOTE 1The patterns that are available are indicated in individualmanufacturers current catalogs.5.3 Monolithic Vinyl TileThe tile shall be uniform, withrespect to color, pattern
21、effect, and composition, throughout thethickness of the tile.5.4 Surface DecoratedIn surface-decorated tiles, the pat-tern and color need not extend through the entire thickness ofthe tile. The composition of each layer shall be according toTable 1.5.4.1 The appearance of the tile, when the wearing
22、layer isremoved by any suitable means, to a depth of 0.010 in. (0.25mm) shall compare favorably for decoration with the tilesoriginal appearance.5.5 Printed Film Vinyl TileThe structure of printed solidvinyl tiles is formed of vinyl wear layer which may betransparent or translucent. The pattern and
23、colors are created bya print between the wear layer and the intermediate coloredlayer or base layer. Other base layers may be added. Each plyor layer will comply with Table 1 for binder content.5.5.1 For commercial applications, the wear layer shall be aminimum of 0.020 in. (0.50 mm) thick.6. Physic
24、al Requirements Physical Requirements6.1 Binder ContentThe binder content of each ply or layershall be determined by statement of formula (ManufacturerCertificate of Compliance).6.2 Size5Unless otherwise specified (see 4.1.4), the tileshall be 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm). A tolerance of 60.016in. (
25、0.4 mm) per linear ft (305 mm) shall be permitted whenmeasured in accordance with Test Method F 2055. Certainspecialty items are available in other sizes.6.3 ThicknessUnless otherwise specified (see 4.1.5), thetile shall be furnished in 0.0625-in. (1.6-mm), 0.080-in. (2-mm), 0.100-in. (2.5-mm), and
26、0.125-in. (3-mm) thicknesses. Atolerance of 60.005 in. (0.13 mm) shall be permitted whentested in accordance with Test Method F 386.6.4 Squareness5When tested in accordance with TestMethod F 2055, the out-of-squareness of the tile shall notexceed 0.010 in. (0.25 mm).6.5 Residual IndentationWhen test
27、ed in accordance withTest Method F 1914 under 140lb (63.5kg) load, 0.178in.(4.5mm) diameter flat foot and 10 min indentation, theaverage residual indentation at the end of 60min recoveryshall not exceed 8 %, and the maximum residual indentation ofany single specimen shall not exceed 10 %.6.6 Flexibi
28、lityWhen tested in accordance with TestMethod F 137 and a mandrel size of 1in. (25.4 mm), the tileshall show no cracks or breaks.6.7 Dimensional StabilityWhen tested in accordance withTest Method F 2199, the tile shall not change in lineardimensions more than 0.020 in. (0.5 mm) per linear ft.6.8 Res
29、istance to ChemicalsThe chemical resistance ofsolid vinyl tile shall be determined in accordance with TestMethod F 925. The tile shall have no more than a slight changein surface dulling, surface attack, or staining when exposed tothe following chemicals:6.8.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),6.8.2 R
30、ubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),6.8.3 White mineral oil (medicinal grade),6.8.4 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),6.8.5 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % Hcl),6.8.6 Sulfuric acid solution (5 % H2SO4),6.8.7 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH4OH),6.8.8 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),6.8.9 Ol
31、ive oil (light),6.8.10 Kerozene (K1),6.8.11 Unleaded gasoline (regular grade), and6.8.12 Phenol (5 % active phenol).NOTE 2The basic chemicals are representative of those likely to befound in residential, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietarycompounds contain one or more of these basic
32、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.5For size, squareness, and tolerances, work is proceeding for tiles over 12 by 12in. (305 by 305 mm).F17000426.9 Resistance
33、 to HeatWhen tested in accordance to TestMethod F 1514, the color change of the solid vinyl tile shallhave an average DE not greater than 8.0 after 7 days exposureto 158F (70C).6.10 Resistance to LightWhen tested in accordance toTest Method F 1515, the color change of the solid vinyl tileshall have
34、an average DE not greater than 8.0 after a 300hexposure.7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance7.1 The floor tile furnished in accordance with this specifi-cation shall be an acceptable match to approved samples inpattern, color, and surface appearance. The product shall befree of defects which adver
35、sely affect performance or appear-ance. Such defects include blemishes, breaks in corners oredges, and delamination of the plies.8. Sampling for Test8.1 Sampling for testing physical properties, mechanicalproperties, and performance requirements listed in Table 2shall be done in accordance with the
36、provisions set forth inANSI/ASQC Z1.41993. 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-A or as otherwise specified in 8.2 herein. Thelot size shall be expressed in uni
37、ts. A unit represents a single,manufactured, inventoried, finished tile.8.2 Sampling for testing physical properties, mechanicalproperties, and performance requirements listed in Table 2shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and the manufacturer aspart of the procurement document.9. Conditioning9.1 C
38、onditioning 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.9.2 Conditioning in WaterMaintain the water temperatureat 77 6 0.9F (25 6 0.5C) unless otherwise specified.Immerse the specimen fo
39、r not less than 15 min or more than 30min before testing in either air or water.10. Inspection10.1 Inspection of the solid floor tile for defects that wouldadversely affect performance shall be done in accordance withthe provisions set forth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.41993. Theinspection level shall be level
40、L-1, as noted in Table I, and theacceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 6.5 defects per hundredunits as noted in Table II-A or as otherwise specified in 10.2herein. The lot size shall be expressed in units. A unitrepresents a single, manufactured, inventoried, finished tile.10.2 Inspection of the s
41、olid floor tile for defects that wouldadversely affect performance shall be agreed upon by thepurchaser and the manufacturer as part of the procurementdocument.11. Certification11.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, amanufacturers certification and any other documents requiredto subs
42、tantiate certification shall be furnished to the purchaser,that the material meets this specification.12. Packaging, Packing, and Marking12.1 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order orcontract, shipping containers shall be marked with the name ofthe material as defined by the contract or or
43、der under which theshipment is made, the size, thickness, the pattern number, thequantity contained therein, and the name of the manufacturer.12.2 The vinyl floor tile shall be packaged in accordancewith normal commercial practice and packed to ensure accep-tance by common carrier and to provide pro
44、tection againstdamage during normal shipping, handling, and storage or shallbe as specified in 4.1.8.13. Special U. S. Government Requirements13.1 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
45、tile. On embossed tile, thereshall be no depressed area into which a 0.625-in. (16-mm)diameter circle can be placed, except that this shall not apply totile that has an overall embossed surface, such as brick, slate,or other textures.14. Keywords14.1 laminate; monolithic; print; resilient flooring;
46、solidvinyl; specification; tileTABLE 2 Characteristics and TestsCharacteristic Requirement Test Method ReferenceComposition of material see Table 1 Certificate of compliance 6.1Size, toleranceA60.016 in./lin. ft (0.4 mm/305 mm) F 2055 6.2Thickness as specified 60.005 in. (0.13 mm) F 386 6.3Squarenes
47、sAmaximum 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) F 2055 6.4Residual indentation average less than 8 %, maximum single reading 10 % F 1914 6.5Flexibility 1-in. (25.4-mm) mandrel, no crack or break F 137 6.6Dimensional stability 0.020 in./lin. ft (0.51 mm/305 mm) maximum F 2199 6.7Resistance to chemicals No more than a
48、slight change in surface dulling, surfaceattack, or stainingF 925 6.8Resistance to light DE 8 ave., max F 1515 6.10Resistance to heat DE 8 ave., max F 1514 6.9AFor size, squareness, and tolerances, work is proceeding for tiles over 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm).F1700043APPENDIX(Nonmandatory Informati
49、on)X1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONX1.1 The following sources can be consulted for additionalinformation:X1.1.1 ASTM Standards:D 3564 Practice for Application of Floor Polishes to Main-tain Vinyl Composition Tile or Flooring3F 511 Test Method for Quality of Cut (Joint Tightness) ofResilient Floor Tile3F 710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors and OtherMonolithic Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring3F 1482 Guide to Wood Underlayment ProductsAvailable forUse Under Resilient Flooring3X1.1.2 Other Sources:Recommended Work Procedures for Resili
