1、Designation: F1859 12F1859 14Standard 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
2、. A number 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 compound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor coveringwithout back
3、ing.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method port
4、ion, Section 10, of this specification:Thisstandard does not purport to address all the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user ofthis standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitation
5、s priorto use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the date of the material purchase form a part of this specification to theextent referenced herein:2.2 ASTM Standards:2D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic ElastomersTensionD883 Terminolog
6、y Relating to PlasticsD1566 Terminology Relating to RubberD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer HardnessF141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat SurfacesF410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resil
7、ient Floor Coverings by Optical MeasurementF710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient FlooringF925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient FlooringF970 Test Method for Static Load LimitF1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to R
8、eceive Resilient FlooringF1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color ChangeF1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change2.3 ANSI Standard:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes33. Terminolog
9、y3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of other terms used in this standard, see Terminology F141.4. Classification4.1 Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this specification shall conform to the following types:4.1.1 Type IHomogeneous rubber sheet floor covering,1 This specification is under the jurisdi
10、ction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80 onSpecifications.Current edition approved May 1, 2012Nov. 1, 2014. Published May 2012December 2014. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20102012 asF1859-10.-12.
11、 DOI: 10.1520/F1859-12.10.1520/F1859-14.2 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3 Available from Amer
12、ican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be te
13、chnically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P
14、O Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States14.1.2 Type IIHeterogeneous (Layered) rubber sheet floor covering.4.2 The above may have either smooth, embossed, or molded pattern surfaces.4.3 These products shall not contain asbestos.5. Ordering Information5.1 Purchasers shall state whet
15、her this specification is to be used, select the preferred options permitted herein and include thefollowing information in the invitation to bid or purchase order: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 squa
16、re feet, square yards, or square metres,5.1.4 Thickness required. (see Section 8),5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern sheet flooring is specified (see 8.1),5.1.6 Width required (see 8.4),5.1.7 Length required (see 8.5),5.1.8 Resistance to chemicals, (see 7.4),5.1.9 Lot information, if other t
17、han as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (see 10.1 and 11.1),5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (see 10.1 and 11.1),5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certification of compliance is required (see 12.1),5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (see 14.1)
18、,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 sheet floor covering shall satisfy the definition of rubber in TerminologyD1566, and have been vulca
19、nized, as defined in Terminology D1566 (under vulcanization), such that it becomes thermoset asdefined in Terminology D883. The rubber sheet flooring made from this compound shall be resistant to neutral pH cleaners.6.2 Color, Pattern, and Wear Layer SurfaceThe color, pattern, and wear layer surface
20、, as applicable, shall be as specified inthe contract or order (see 5.1).NOTE 1The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in individual manufacturers current catalogs. As manufactured, colors may varysomewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.NOTE 2Where color match is a concern, sample
21、s from the manufacturer shall be obtained to verify color acceptability.6.3 Homogeneous Rubber Sheet Floor CoveringThe surface coloring or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entirethickness of the rubber sheet floor covering.6.4 Heterogeneous (Layered) Rubber Sheet Floor CoveringThe surface co
22、loring or mottling need not extend through theentire thickness of the rubber sheet floor covering, but must extend throughout the entire thickness of the wear layer.6.4.1 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of 0.040 in. (1.0 mm) when measured in accordance with Test MethodF410.6.4.2 The app
23、earance of the rubber sheet floor covering, after removing 0.020 in. (0.51 mm) of the wear layer thickness, shallcompare favorably in appearance with the rubber sheet floorings original appearance. The removal of the wear layer may beaccomplished by any suitable method.7. Performance Requirements7.1
24、 HardnessThe rubber sheet floor covering shall have a durometer hardness of not less than 85 (Shore, TypeA) when testedin accordance with Test Method D2240.7.2 Modulus at 10 % ElongationWhen tested in accordance with Test Method D412 at a rate of 6 in. (152.4 mm)/min, usinga 1 in. (25.4 mm) by 5 in.
25、 (127 mm) gage length rectangular specimen, the modulus shall not be less than 300 psi (2.07 MPa).For molded pattern rubber sheet floor covering, the raised pattern shall be removed by any suitable method.7.3 Static Load LimitWhen tested in accordance with Test Method F970, with an applied load of 2
26、50 lb (113.4 kg), theresidual indentation shall not be greater than 0.005 in. (0.127 mm).7.4 Resistance to ChemicalsWhen tested in accordance with Test Method F925, the rubber sheet floor covering shall have nomore than a slight change in surface dulling, surface attack, or staining when exposed to
27、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),F1859 1427.4.4 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % HCl),7.4.5 Sulfuric acid solution (5 % H2SO4),7.4.6 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH4OH),7.4.7 Hous
28、ehold bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),NOTE 3These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietarycompounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the flooring for an unusual application need to be resistant to a spec
29、ific chemical, thisadditional requirement should become part of the procurement document (see 5.1.8).NOTE 4Since standard SBR rubber flooring is not recommended for installation where the product will be exposed to animal fats, vegetable oils, andpetroleum-based reagents, mineral oil, olive oil, ker
30、osene, and gasoline have been removed from the standard chemical list to eliminate any confusionregarding product selection.7.5 Resistance to HeatWhen tested in accordance to Test Method F1514, the color change of the rubber sheet floor coveringshall have an average E not greater than 8.0 after seve
31、n days exposure to 158F (70C). The specimen surface shall be wipedwith a clean, white cotton cloth prior to taking the initial and post test conditioned period color readings to remove any wax bloomor other contaminants which may affect the accuracy of the color readings.7.6 Resistance to LightWhen
32、tested in accordance to Test MethodExisting Q-UV and Xenon-arc test methods used F1515, thecolor change of the rubber sheet floor covering shall have an average to test rubber floor tiles, rubber sheets and rubber stairEnot greater than to 8.0 after 300 h of exposure to light, simulated by a properl
33、y fitted xenon-arc radiant energy source.treadsresulted in extremely high failure rates which are not typical in everyday use of these products.8. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations8.1 Overall ThicknessMolded pattern rubber sheet floor covering shall be measured for overall thickness at th
34、e thickestcross-sectional area of the flooring. The thickness of the molded pattern shall be uniform throughout the flooring.8.2 Base ThicknessMolded pattern rubber sheet floor covering base thickness shall be measured at the thinnest cross-sectionalarea of the flooring. The thinnest cross-sectional
35、 area shall be uniform throughout the flooring.8.3 ThicknessThe thickness of the rubber sheet floor covering shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 5.1.4). Anaverage tolerance, obtained from five individual measurements, of 60.006 in. (60.15 mm) from the specified thickness shall beperm
36、itted in the base thickness alone or in combination with the overall thickness, when measured in accordance with Test MethodF386. The difference between the five individual measurements can not be greater than 0.008 in. (0.2 mm). In the case of moldedpattern rubber sheet floor covering, overall thic
37、kness and base thickness shall be reported.8.4 WidthThe width shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 5.1.6). The net width (gross width less selvages) shallnot be less than as marked on the label or package when measured in accordance with 8.6.8.5 LengthThe length of the roll shall be a
38、s specified in the contract or order (see 5.1.7). The sheet length shall not be lessthan as marked on the label or package when measured in accordance with 8.6. Each roll shall be in one piece, except that lessthan 20 % of the rolls in any one shipment may consist of not more than two pieces, the sh
39、ortest length shall not be less than 5linear yards (4.57 m), or as agreed upon by the purchaser and seller. Such rolls shall be clearly marked.8.6 Length and Width MeasurementsMeasurements shall be made with a calibrated 100 ft (30 m) steel tape graduated atintervals of 116 in. or 1 mm. The roll sha
40、ll be extended to its full length on a flat surface and all creases and buckles removed,insofar as practical, without applying stresses that cause any significant stretching. Measurements of length shall be rounded to thenearest inch or 10 mm. Net width shall be measured to the nearest 116 in. or 1
41、mm at not less than ten locations uniformlydistributed along the length of each roll, and the results averaged.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
42、.4.1Hardness min 85 Shore A D2240 7.1Modulus at 10 % Elonga-tionmin 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. E not greater than 8.0 F15
43、14 7.5Resistance to Light Ave. E not greater than 8.0 F1515 7.6Average Thickness 0.006 in. (0.15 mm) F386 8.3Width Not less than as specified Section 8 8.4Length Not less than as specified Section 8 8.5F1859 1439. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance9.1 The rubber sheet floor covering furnished in ac
44、cordance with this specification shall be an acceptable match to approvedsamples in color, pattern, and appearance. The product shall be free of defects, which adversely affect performance or appearance.Such defects include: blemishes, spots, lines, indentations, blisters, and delamination.9.2 Unles
45、s otherwise specified in the contract or order (see 5.1), the back or bonding surface of the rubber sheet floor coveringshall be buffed, roughened, ribbed, grooved, or otherwise modified to improve the adhesive bond of the rubber sheet floor covering,but in no case shall the thickness of the floorin
46、g be decreased to the extent that any depression or groove on the bonding surfacebe perceptible, under any circumstances, on the exposed surface.10. Sampling for Test10.1 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed in Table 1 shall be done in accordance with the provisions set forth inANSI/
47、ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall be special inspection level S-1, as noted in Table I of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, and theacceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 6.5 defects per hundred units as noted in Table II-(A) ofANSI/ASQC Z1.4 or as otherwisespecified in 10.2. The lot size shall be expressed in un
48、its. A unit represents a single, manufactured, inventoried, finished roll.10.1.1 Samples shall be obtained in the required length from the outside end of the roll and shall encompass the total width ofthe material.10.2 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed in Table 1 shall be agreed u
49、pon by the purchaser and the manufactureras part of the procurement document.11. Inspection11.1 Sampling for inspection of the rubber sheet floor covering for defects that would adversely affect performance (see 9.1)shall be done in accordance with the provisions set forth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall be Level I as noted inTable I of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 with an acceptable quality level (AQL) of 6.5 defects per hundred as noted in Table II(A) ofANSI/ASQC Z1.4or as otherwise specified in 11.2. The lot size shall be expressed in unit
