1、Designation: F1700 04 (Reapproved 2010)Standard Specification forSolid Vinyl Floor Tile1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1700; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number
2、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 Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers solid vinyl2floor tiles that aremon
3、olithic, surface 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 recommende
4、d use are included 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
5、limitations prior to use.1.4 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 considered standard.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3F137 Test Method
6、for Flexibility of Resilient FlooringMaterials with Cylindrical Mandrel ApparatusF141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient FloorCoveringsF386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient FlooringMaterials Having Flat SurfacesF925 Test Method for
7、 Resistance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooringF1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resil-ient Flooring 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 Resilient
8、 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 Heat2.2 Other Standards:ANSI/ASQC Z1.41993 Sampling Procedures and Tablesfor Inspection by Attributes43.
9、 Classification3.1 The vinyl floor tiles covered by this specification 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
10、.1.3 Class IIIPrinted Film Vinyl Tile.3.1.3.1 Type ASmooth Surface.3.1.3.2 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, a
11、ndinclude the following contract requirements on the purchaseorder:4.1.1 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 F06 onResilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of
12、 Subcommittee F06.80on Specifications.Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010. Published December 2010. Originallyapproved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F170004. DOI:10.1520/F1700-04R10.2For solid vinyl definition, refer to Terminology F141.3For referenced ASTM standards, visit th
13、e 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.4Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., NewYork, NY 10036.TABLE 1 Mi
14、nimum Binder ContentClass I Class II Class IIIEach ply or layer 34 % 34 % . . .Clear wear 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 State
15、s.4.1.3 Quantity in square feet, pieces, or cartons,4.1.4 Size required (Section 6),4.1.5 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)
16、,4.1.8 Packing requirement if other than as specified (Section12),4.1.9 Palletization 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
17、.8). The basic chemicalsused in the test are those likely to be found in domestic,commercial 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 require
18、ment should becomepart of the procurement document.4.1.12 Other requirements (agreement 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 c
19、onsists of one or more polymers orcopolymers of vinyl chloride, other modifying resins, 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 copolyme
20、r of vinyl chloride usedshall contain at least 85 % vinyl chloride.5.2 Class, Type, and 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 catal
21、ogs.5.3 Monolithic Vinyl TileThe tile shall be uniform, withrespect to color, pattern 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
22、layer shall be according toTable 1.5.4.1 The appearance of the tile, when the wearing 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
23、is formed of vinyl wear layer which may betransparent or translucent. The pattern and 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
24、 applications, the wear layer shall be aminimum of 0.020 in. (0.50 mm) thick.6. Physical 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
25、(see 4.1.4), the tileshall be 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm). A tolerance of 60.016in. (0.4 mm) per linear ft (305 mm) shall be permitted whenmeasured in accordance with Test Method F2055. Certainspecialty items are available in other sizes.6.3 ThicknessUnless otherwise specified (see 4.1.5), thetile
26、shall be furnished in 0.0625-in. (1.6-mm), 0.080-in. (2-mm), 0.100-in. (2.5-mm), and 0.125-in. (3-mm) thicknesses. Atolerance of 60.005 in. (0.13 mm) shall be permitted whentested in accordance with Test Method F386.6.4 Squareness5When tested in accordance with TestMethod F2055, the out-of-squarenes
27、s of the tile shall notexceed 0.010 in. (0.25 mm).6.5 Residual IndentationWhen tested in accordance withTest Method F1914 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 ma
28、ximum residual indentation ofany single specimen shall not exceed 10 %.6.6 FlexibilityWhen tested in accordance with TestMethod F137 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 F2199, the tile shall n
29、ot change in linear dimen-sions more than 0.020 in. (0.5 mm) per linear ft.6.8 Resistance to ChemicalsThe chemical resistance ofsolid vinyl tile shall be determined in accordance with TestMethod F925. The tile shall have no more than a slight changein surface dulling, surface attack, or staining whe
30、n exposed tothe following chemicals:6.8.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),6.8.2 Rubbing 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 Hous
31、ehold ammonia solution (5 % NH4OH),6.8.8 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),6.8.9 Olive 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
32、 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.5For size, squareness, and tolerances, wor
33、k is proceeding for tiles over 12 by 12in. (305 by 305 mm).F1700 04 (2010)26.9 Resistance to HeatWhen tested in accordance to TestMethod F1514, 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
34、 in accordance toTest Method F1515, the color change of the solid vinyl tileshall have 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 in
35、pattern, color, and surface appearance. The product shall befree of defects which adversely 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, mechanicalproperti
36、es, and performance requirements listed in Table 2shall be done in accordance with the 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 Ta
37、ble II-A or as otherwise specified in 8.2 herein. Thelot size shall be expressed in units. 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
38、 purchaser and the manufacturer aspart of the procurement document.9. Conditioning9.1 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.9.2 Conditioning in WaterMaintain the water
39、 temperatureat 77 6 0.9F (25 6 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.10. Inspection10.1 Inspection of the solid floor tile for defects that wouldadversely affect performance shall be done in accordance
40、withthe provisions set forth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.41993. Theinspection level shall be level 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 uni
41、trepresents a single, manufactured, inventoried, finished tile.10.2 Inspection of the solid 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
42、order or contract, amanufacturers certification and any other documents requiredto substantiate 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 c
43、ontainers 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.12.2 The vinyl floor tile shall be packaged in accordancewith normal co
44、mmercial practice and packed to ensure accep-tance by common carrier and to provide protection 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
45、 third of the original, flat tile surface area priorto embossing as measured on a full 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, sla
46、te,or other textures.14. Keywords14.1 laminate; monolithic; print; resilient flooring; 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 (
47、0.4 mm/305 mm) F2055 6.2Thickness as specified 60.005 in. (0.13 mm) F386 6.3SquarenessAmaximum 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) F2055 6.4Residual indentation average less than 8 %, maximum single reading 10 % F1914 6.5Flexibility 1-in. (25.4-mm) mandrel, no crack or break F137 6.6Dimensional stability 0.020 in./
48、lin. ft (0.51 mm/305 mm) maximum F2199 6.7Resistance to chemicals No more than a slight change in surface dulling, surfaceattack, or stainingF925 6.8Resistance to light DE 8 ave., max F1515 6.10Resistance to heat DE 8 ave., max F1514 6.9AFor size, squareness, and tolerances, work is proceeding for t
49、iles over 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm).F1700 04 (2010)3APPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONX1.1 The following sources can be consulted for additionalinformation:X1.1.1 ASTM Standards:D3564 Practice for Application of Floor Polishes to Main-tain Vinyl Composition Tile or Flooring3F511 Test Method for Quality of Cut (Joint Tightness) ofResilient Floor Tile3F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors and OtherMonolithic Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring3F1482 Guide to Wood Underlayment Products Available forUs
