1、Designation: F1700 13aStandard 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 in parentheses in
2、dicates 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 aremonolithic, surface
3、decorated or printed, and protected by aclear wear layer.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 included in thisspecifi
4、cation.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 prior to use.1.4 The
5、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 for Flexibility of Resilient Floo
6、ring Ma-terials with Cylindrical Mandrel ApparatusF141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient FloorCoveringsF386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-terials Having Flat SurfacesF410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resi
7、lientFloor Coverings by Optical MeasurementF925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooringF1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of ResilientFlooring by Color ChangeF1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-ient Flooring by Color ChangeF1914 Test Methods for
8、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 Heat2.2 Other Standards:ANSI/ASQC Z1.41993
9、Sampling Procedures and Tablesfor Inspection by Attributes43. 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.
10、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.3.1.3.2 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 i
11、s tobe used, select the preferred options permitted herein, andinclude 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),4.1.3 Quantity in square feet, pieces, or cartons,4.1.4 Size required
12、(Section 6),4.1.5 Thickness required (Section 6),1This 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 June 1, 2013. Published July 2013. Originally approvedin
13、1996. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1700 13. DOI: 10.1520/F1700-13A.2For solid vinyl definition, refer to Terminology F141.3For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume in
14、formation, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.4Available 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 States14.1.6 Lot formation
15、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 if required (agreement between themanufacturer and the
16、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,commercial and institutional use. Many proprietary com-poun
17、ds 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 (agreement between the manu-facturer and the purchaser).5. Mater
18、ial 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,plasticizers, and stabilizers which comprise at least
19、the follow-ing minimum 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, and Pattern NumberThe class, type, andpattern number, as
20、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 effect, and composition, throughout thethickness of the
21、 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 surface decorated tile, when thewearing layer is removed by any suitable means
22、, to a depth of0.010 in. (0.25 mm) shall compare favorably for decorationwith the tiles original 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 colors are created bya print between
23、the wear layer and the intermediate coloredlayer or base layer. Other base layers may be added. Productswill 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. Physical Requirements6.1 Binder ContentThe binder co
24、ntent shall be determinedby statement of formula (Manufacturer Certificate of Compli-ance).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. (0.4 mm) per linear ft (305 mm) shall be permitted whenmeasured in accordance with Test
25、Method F2055. Certainspecialty items are available in other sizes.6.3 Thickness:6.3.1 ProductUnless 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 0.125-in. (3-mm) thicknesses. Atolerance of 60.005 in. (0.13 mm) shall be
26、permitted whentested in accordance with Test Method F386.6.3.2 Wear LayerFor Class III products, the thicknessshall be measured in five (5) unembossed locations to deter-mine thickness average. See Test Method F410.6.4 Squareness5When tested in accordance with TestMethod F2055, the out-of-squareness
27、 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 max
28、imum 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 no
29、t 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 when
30、 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 House
31、hold ammonia solution (5 % NH4OH),6.8.8 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),6.8.9 Olive oil (light),5For size, squareness, and tolerances, work is proceeding for tiles over 12 by 12in. (305 by 305 mm).TABLE 1 Minimum Binder ContentClass I Class II Class IIIEach ply or layer 34 % 34 % . . .Clear wear lay
32、er . . . . . . 90 %Base/Inter layer(s) . . . . . . 30 %AASingle composite average of binder content for layers, other than clear wearlayer.F1700 13a26.8.10 Kerozene (K1),6.8.11 Unleaded gasoline (regular grade), and6.8.12 Phenol (5 % active phenol).NOTE 2The basic chemicals are representative of tho
33、se likely to befound in residential, commercial, 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
34、 document.6.9 Resistance to HeatWhen tested in accordance to TestMethod F1514, the color change of the solid vinyl tile shallhave an average E not greater than 8.0 after 7 days exposureto 158F (70C).6.10 Resistance to LightWhen tested in accordance to TestMethod F1515, the color change of the solid
35、vinyl tile shallhave an average E 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
36、 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, mechanicalproperties, and performance requirements listed in Table 2shall be done in
37、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 Table II-A or as otherwise specified in 8.2 herein. Thelot size shall
38、 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 purchaser and the manufacturer aspart of the procurement document.
39、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 temperatureat 77 6 0.9F (25 6 0.5C) unless otherwise specified.Imm
40、erse 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 withthe provisions set forth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.41993. Theinspection l
41、evel 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 unitrepresents a single, manufactured, inventoried, finished tile.10.2
42、 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 order or contract, amanufacturers certification and any other docum
43、ents 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 containers shall be marked with the name ofthe material as defined b
44、y 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 commercial practice and packed to ensure accep-tance by common carrie
45、r and to provide protection againstdamage during normal shipping, handling, and storage or shallbe as specified in 4.1.8.TABLE 2 Characteristics and TestsCharacteristic Requirement Test Method ReferenceComposition of material see Table 1 Certificate of compliance 6.1Size, toleranceA0.016 in./lin. ft
46、 (0.4 mm/305 mm) F2055 6.2Thickness, product as specified 0.005 in. (0.13 mm) F386 6.3Thickness, wear layer commercial, 0.020 in. (0.5 mm) min F410 6.3.1SquarenessAmaximum 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) F2055 6.4Residual indentation average less than 8 %, maximum single reading 10 % F1914 6.5Flexibility 1-in.
47、(25.4-mm) mandrel, no crack or break F137 6.6Dimensional stability 0.020 in./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 E 8 ave., max F1515 6.10Resistance to heat E 8 ave., m
48、ax F1514 6.9Embossing area Max13 of flat surface areaBCertificate of compliance 13AFor size, squareness, and tolerances, work is proceeding for tiles over 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm).BSee Section 13 for exceptions.F1700 13a313. Special U. S. Government Requirements13.1 The depressed areas of emboss
49、ed tile shall involve nomore than one 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, slate,or other textures.14. Keywords14.1 laminate; monolithic; print; resilient flooring; solidvinyl; specification; tileAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONX1.1 The follow
