1、Designation: F 1859 04Standard Specification forRubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1859; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A nu
2、mber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the com-pound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor cov-ering without backin
3、g.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only tothe test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: Thisstandard does not purport to address all
4、the safety concerns, ifany, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents of the issue in eff
5、ect on thedate of the material purchase form a part of this specification tothe extent referenced herein:2.2 ASTM Standards:2D 412 Test Method for Rubber Properties in TensionD 883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD 1566 Terminology Relating to RubberD 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property DurometerHa
6、rdnessF 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF 386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient FlooringHaving Flat SurfacesF 410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of ResilientFloor Coverings by Optical MeasurementF 710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors and OtherMonolithic Floors t
7、o Receive Resilient FlooringF 925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooringF 970 Test Method for Static Load LimitF 1482 Guide for Wood Underlayment Products Availablefor Use Under Resilient FlooringF 1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resil-ient Vinyl Flooring by Co
8、lor ChangeF 1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-ient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change2.3 ANSI Standard:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993 Sampling Procedures and Tablesfor Inspection by Attributes33. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of other terms used in thisstandard, see Terminology F
9、141.4. Classification4.1 Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this specifica-tion shall conform to the following types:4.1.1 Type IHomogeneous rubber sheet floor covering,and4.1.2 Type IILayered rubber sheet floor covering.4.2 The above may have either smooth, embossed, ormolded pattern surfaces.4
10、.3 These products shall not contain asbestos.5. Ordering Information5.1 Purchasers shall state whether this specification is to beused, select the preferred options permitted herein and includethe following information in the invitation to bid or purchaseorder:5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this s
11、pecification,5.1.2 Type, color, and surface (see Section 4 and Section 6),5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square yards, or squaremetres,5.1.4 Thickness required. (see Section 8),5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern sheet flooring isspecified (see 8.1),5.1.6 Width required (see 8.4),5.1.7 Lengt
12、h required (see 8.5),5.1.8 Resistance to chemicals, (see 7.4),5.1.9 Lot information, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993 (see 10.1 and 11.1),1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 onResilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
13、F06.80on Specifications.Current edition approved March 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originallyapproved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F 185903.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book
14、 of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd St., 4thFloor, New York, NY 10036.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-295
15、9, United States.5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQCZ1.4-1993 (see 10.1 and 11.1),5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certification ofcompliance is required (see 12.1),5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (see14.1),5.1.13 Palletization, if required,5
16、.1.14 Marking required, if other than specified (see 13.1),and5.1.15 Other requirements.6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 MaterialThe polymeric binder of the rubber sheetfloor covering shall satisfy the definition of rubber in Termi-nology D 1566, and have been vulcanized, as defined inTerminology D 1
17、566 (under vulcanization), such that it be-comes thermoset as defined in Terminology D 883. The rubbersheet flooring made from this compound shall be resistant toneutral pH cleaners.6.2 Color, Pattern, and Wear Layer SurfaceThe color,pattern, and wear layer surface, as applicable, shall be asspecifi
18、ed in the contract or order (see 5.1).NOTE 1The colors and patterns that are available are indicated inindividual manufacturers current catalogs. As manufactured, colors mayvary somewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.NOTE 2Where color match is a concern, samples from the manufac-turer shall be ob
19、tained to verify color acceptability.6.3 Homogeneous Rubber Sheet Floor CoveringThe sur-face coloring or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entirethickness of the rubber sheet floor covering.6.4 Layered Rubber Sheet Floor CoveringThe surfacecoloring or mottling need not extend through the enti
20、rethickness of the rubber sheet floor covering, but must extendthroughout the entire thickness of the wear layer.6.4.1 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of0.040 in. (1.0 mm) when measured in accordance with TestMethod F 410.6.4.2 The appearance of the rubber sheet floor covering,after rem
21、oving 0.020 in. (0.51 mm) of the wear layer thickness,shall compare favorably in appearance with the rubber sheetfloorings original appearance. The removal of the wear layermay be accomplished by any suitable method.7. Performance Requirements7.1 HardnessThe rubber sheet floor covering shall have ad
22、urometer hardness of not less than 85 (Shore, Type A) whentested in accordance with Test Method D 2240.7.2 Modulus at 10 % ElongationWhen tested in accor-dance with Test Method D 412 at a rate of 6 in. (152.4mm)/min, using a 1 in. (25.4 mm) by 5 in. (127 mm) gagelength rectangular specimen, the modu
23、lus shall not be less than300 psi (2.07 MPa). For molded pattern rubber sheet floorcovering, the raised pattern shall be removed by any suitablemethod.7.3 Static Load LimitWhen tested in accordance with TestMethod F 970, with an applied load of 250 lb (113.4 kg), theresidual indentation shall not be
24、 greater than 0.005 in. (0.127mm).7.4 Resistance to ChemicalsWhen tested in accordancewith Test Method F 925, the rubber sheet floor covering shallhave no more than a slight change in surface dulling, surfaceattack, or staining when exposed to the following chemicals:7.4.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic
25、acid),7.4.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),7.4.3 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),7.4.4 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % HCl),7.4.5 Sulfuric acid solution (5 % H2SO4),7.4.6 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH4OH),7.4.7 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),NOTE 3These basic chemicals are repre
26、sentative of those likely to befound in domestic, 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
27、 procure-ment document (see 5.1.8).NOTE 4Since standard SBR rubber flooring is not recommended forinstallation where the product will be exposed to animal fats, vegetableoils, and petroleum-based reagents, mineral oil, olive oil, kerosene, andgasoline have been removed from the standard chemical lis
28、t to eliminateany confusion regarding product selection.7.5 Resistance to HeatWhen tested in accordance to TestMethod F 1514, the color change of the rubber sheet floorcovering shall have an average DE not greater than 8.0 afterseven days exposure to 158F (70C).7.6 Resistance to LightWhen tested in
29、accordance to TestMethod F 1515, the color change of the rubber sheet floorcovering shall have an average DE not greater than to 8.0 after300 h of exposure to light, simulated by a properly fittedxenon-arc radiant energy source.8. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations8.1 Overall ThicknessMold
30、ed pattern rubber sheet floorcovering shall be measured for overall thickness at the thickestcross-sectional area of the flooring. The thickness of themolded pattern shall be uniform throughout the flooring.8.2 Base Thickness Molded pattern rubber sheet floorcovering base thickness shall be measured
31、 at the thinnestcross-sectional area of the flooring. The thinnest cross-sectional area shall be uniform throughout the flooring.8.3 ThicknessThe thickness of the rubber sheet floorcovering shall be as specified in the contract or order (see5.1.4). An average tolerance, obtained from five individual
32、measurements, of 60.006 in. (60.15 mm) from the specifiedthickness shall be permitted in the base thickness alone or incombination with the overall thickness, when measured inaccordance with Test Method F 386. The difference betweenthe five individual measurements can not be greater than 0.008in. (0
33、.2 mm). In the case of molded pattern rubber sheet floorcovering, overall thickness and base thickness shall be re-ported.8.4 WidthThe width shall be as specified in the contract ororder (see 5.1.6). The net width (gross width less selvages)shall not be less than as marked on the label or package wh
34、enmeasured in accordance with 8.6.8.5 LengthThe length of the roll shall be as specified inthe contract or order (see 5.1.7). The sheet length shall not beless than as marked on the label or package when measured inF1859042accordance with 8.6. Each roll shall be in one piece, except thatless than 20
35、 % of the rolls in any one shipment may consist ofnot more than two pieces, the shortest length shall not be lessthan 5 linear yards (4.57 m), or as agreed upon by the purchaserand seller. Such rolls shall be clearly marked.8.6 Length and Width MeasurementsMeasurements shallbe made with a calibrated
36、 100 ft (30 m) steel tape graduated atintervals of116 in. or 1 mm. The roll shall be extended to itsfull length on a flat surface and all creases and bucklesremoved, insofar as practical, without applying stresses thatcause any significant stretching. Measurements of length shallbe rounded to the ne
37、arest inch or 10 mm. Net width shall bemeasured to the nearest116 in. or 1 mm at not less than tenlocations uniformly distributed along the length of each roll,and the results averaged.9. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance9.1 The rubber sheet floor covering furnished in accordancewith this specifica
38、tion shall be an acceptable match to approvedsamples in color, pattern, and appearance. The product shall befree of defects, which adversely affect performance or appear-ance. Such defects include: blemishes, spots, lines, indenta-tions, blisters, and delamination.9.2 Unless otherwise specified in t
39、he contract or order (see5.1), the back or bonding surface of the rubber sheet floorcovering shall be buffed, roughened, ribbed, grooved, orotherwise modified to improve the adhesive bond of the rubbersheet floor covering, but in no case shall the thickness of theflooring be decreased to the extent
40、that any depression orgroove on the bonding surface be perceptible, under anycircumstances, on the exposed surface.10. Sampling for Test10.1 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed inTable 1 shall be done in accordance with the provisions setforth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993. The inspection
41、level shall bespecial inspection level S-1, as noted in Table I of ANSI/ASQCZ1.4-1993, and the acceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 6.5defects per hundred units as noted in Table II-(A) of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993 or as otherwise specified in 10.2. The lot sizeshall be expressed in units. A unit repre
42、sents a single, manu-factured, inventoried, finished roll.10.1.1 Samples shall be obtained in 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 1 shall be agreed upon by the purchas
43、er and themanufacturer as part of the procurement document.11. Inspection11.1 Sampling for inspection of the rubber sheet floorcovering for defects that would adversely affect performance(see 9.1) shall be done in accordance with the provisions setforth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993. The inspection level s
44、hall beLevel I as noted in Table I of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993 with anacceptable quality level (AQL) of 6.5 defects per hundred asnoted in Table II(A) of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993or as other-wise specified in 11.2. The lot size shall be expressed in units.A unit represents a single, manufactured, inventoried,
45、finishedroll.11.2 Inspection of the rubber sheet floor covering for defectsthat would adversely affect performance (see 9.1) shall beagreed upon by the purchaser and the manufacturer as part ofthe procurement documents.12. Certification12.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract (see5.1.11
46、), a manufacturers certification and any other documentsrequired to substantiate certification shall be furnished to thepurchaser that the product was manufactured to meet thisspecification.13. Product Marking13.1 Unless otherwise specified in 5.1, the rubber sheet floorcovering shall be marked with
47、 the name of the material asdefined by the contract or order under which the shipment ismade, the pattern number, width, thickness, the quantity orlength contained therein, and the name of the manufacturer.13.2 When product sample sets, sample set cover cards, andmarketing and technical literature r
48、eference this specification,the complete product classification information relative to thisspecification shall be included.TABLE 1 Characteristics and TestsCharacteristic Requirement ASTM Test Method ReferenceComposition of Material Certificate of Compliance 6.1Wear Layer Thickness min 0.040 in. (1
49、.0 mm) F 410 6.4.1Hardness min 85 Shore A D 2240 7.1Modulus at 10 %Elongationmin 300 psi (2.07 MPa) D 412 7.2Static Load Limit #0.005 in. (0.127 mm) F 970 7.3Resistance to Chemicals No more than a slightchange in surface dulling,surface attack, or staining.F 925 7.4Resistance to Heat Ave. DE not greater than 8.0 F 1514 7.5Resistance to Light Ave. DE not greater than 8.0 F 1515 7.6Average Thickness 60.006 in. (60.15 mm) F 386 8.3Width Not less than as specified Section 8 8.4Length Not less than as specified Section 8 8.5F185904314. Packaging and Packing1
