1、Designation: F1859 10Standard Specification forRubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1859; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A numb
2、er 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 the requirements for the com-pound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor cov-ering without backing.1
3、.2 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.1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only tothe test method portion, Sec
4、tion 10, of this specification: Thisstandard does not purport to address all 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
5、to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on thedate of the material purchase form a part of this specification tothe extent referenced herein:2.2 ASTM Standards:2D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-plastic ElastomersTensionD883 Terminology Relat
6、ing to PlasticsD1566 Terminology Relating to RubberD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometerHardnessF141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient FlooringMaterials Having Flat SurfacesF410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of ResilientFloor
7、 Coverings by Optical MeasurementF710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to ReceiveResilient FlooringF925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooringF970 Test Method for Static Load LimitF1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of PanelType Underlayments to Receive Resili
8、ent FlooringF1514 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 Change2.3 ANSI Standard:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables forInspection by Attributes33. Terminology3.1 Definit
9、ionsFor definitions of other terms used in thisstandard, see Terminology F141.4. 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
10、.2 The above may have either smooth, embossed, ormolded pattern surfaces.4.3 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
11、invitation to bid or purchaseorder:5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,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
12、 flooring isspecified (see 8.1),5.1.6 Width required (see 8.4),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 May 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originall
13、yapproved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F1859 04(2009)1.DOI: 10.1520/F1859-10.2For referenced 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 Doc
14、ument Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5.1.7 Length require
15、d (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 (see 10.1 and 11.1),5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQCZ1.4 (see 10.1 and 11.1),5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certification ofcompliance is re
16、quired (see 12.1),5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (see14.1),5.1.13 Palletization, if required,5.1.14 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 coverin
17、g shall satisfy the definition of rubber in Termi-nology D1566, and have been vulcanized, as defined inTerminology D1566 (under vulcanization), such that it be-comes thermoset as defined in Terminology D883. The rubbersheet flooring made from this compound shall be resistant toneutral pH cleaners.6.
18、2 Color, Pattern, and Wear Layer SurfaceThe color,pattern, and wear layer surface, as applicable, shall be asspecified 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 somewh
19、at in hue or shade from the catalog.NOTE 2Where color match is a concern, samples from the manufac-turer shall be obtained 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 fl
20、oor covering.6.4 Layered Rubber Sheet Floor CoveringThe surfacecoloring or mottling need not extend through the entirethickness 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)
21、 when measured in accordance with TestMethod F410.6.4.2 The appearance of the rubber sheet floor covering,after removing 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 accom
22、plished by any suitable method.7. Performance Requirements7.1 HardnessThe rubber sheet floor covering shall have adurometer hardness of not less than 85 (Shore, Type A) whentested in accordance with Test Method D2240.7.2 Modulus at 10 % ElongationWhen tested in accor-dance with Test Method D412 at a
23、 rate of 6 in. (152.4mm)/min, using a 1 in. (25.4 mm) by 5 in. (127 mm) gagelength rectangular specimen, the modulus 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
24、accordance with TestMethod F970, with an applied load of 250 lb (113.4 kg), theresidual indentation shall not be greater than 0.005 in. (0.127mm).7.4 Resistance to ChemicalsWhen tested in accordancewith Test Method F925, the rubber sheet floor covering shallhave no more than a slight change in surfa
25、ce dulling, surfaceattack, or staining when exposed to the following chemicals:7.4.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic 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 Hou
26、sehold ammonia solution (5 % NH4OH),7.4.7 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),NOTE 3These basic chemicals are representative 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 unusua
27、l application need to be resistant to a specificchemical, this additional requirement should become part of the 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
28、-based reagents, mineral oil, olive oil, kerosene, andgasoline have been removed from the standard chemical list to eliminateany confusion regarding product selection.7.5 Resistance to HeatWhen tested in accordance to TestMethod F1514, the color change of the rubber sheet floorcovering shall have an
29、 average DE not greater than 8.0 afterseven days exposure to 158F (70C). The specimen surfaceshall be wiped with a clean, white cotton cloth prior to takingthe initial and post test conditioned period color readings toremove any wax bloom or other contaminants which mayaffect the accuracy of the col
30、or readings.7.6 Resistance to LightWhen tested in accordance to TestMethod F1515, 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, an
31、d Permissible Variations8.1 Overall ThicknessMolded 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 she
32、et floorcovering base thickness shall be measured 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
33、 average tolerance, obtained from five individualmeasurements, 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 F386. The difference between thefive individual
34、measurements can not be greater than 0.008 in.F1859 102(0.2 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)sh
35、all not be less than as marked on the label or package whenmeasured 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 inaccordance with 8.6. Each ro
36、ll shall be in one piece, except thatless than 20 % 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 Measur
37、ementsMeasurements shallbe made with a calibrated 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.
38、 Measurements of length shallbe rounded to the nearest 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 co
39、vering furnished in accordancewith this specification 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
40、 delamination.9.2 Unless otherwise specified in the 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 thi
41、ckness of theflooring be decreased to the extent 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
42、 setforth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall bespecial inspection level S-1, as noted in Table I ofANSI/ASQCZ1.4, and the acceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 6.5defects per hundred units as noted in Table II-(A) of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 or as otherwise specified in 10.2. The lot size shallbe
43、 expressed in units. A unit represents a single, manufactured,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 shal
44、l be agreed upon by the purchaser 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
45、.4. The inspection level shall be LevelI as noted in Table I of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 with an acceptablequality level (AQL) of 6.5 defects per hundred as noted inTable II(A) of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4or as otherwise specified in11.2. The lot size shall be expressed in units. A unit representsa single, manufactured,
46、 inventoried, finished roll.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 cont
47、ract (see5.1.11), 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
48、 be marked with 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 technic
49、al literature reference this specification,TABLE 1 Characteristics and TestsCharacteristic Requirement ASTM Test Method ReferenceComposition of Material Certificate of Compliance 6.1Wear Layer Thickness min 0.040 in. (1.0 mm) F410 6.4.1Hardness min 85 Shore A D2240 7.1Modulus at 10 %Elongationmin 300 psi (2.07 MPa) D412 7.2Static Load Limit #0.005 in. (0.127 mm) F970 7.3Resistance to Chemicals No more than a slightchange in surface dulling,surface attack, or staining.F925 7.4Resistance to Heat Ave. DE not greater than 8.0 F1514 7.5Resistance to Lig
