1、Designation: F 1860 04 (Reapproved 2009)1Standard Specification forRubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1860; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of las
2、t revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTERemoved the year/date from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 editorially in May 2009.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the
3、 com-pound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor cov-ering having a rubber wear layer with backing. Products mayalso contain intermediate layers.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI uni
4、ts that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only tothe test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: Thisstandard does not purport to address all the safety concerns, ifany, associated with its use. It is the r
5、esponsibility 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 if the issue in effect on thedate of the material purchase form a part of this spec
6、ification tothe extent referenced herein:2.2 ASTM Standards:2D 412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-plastic ElastomersTensionD 883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD 1566 Terminology Relating to RubberD 2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometerHardnessF 141 Terminology Relating to Re
7、silient Floor CoveringsF 387 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of ResilientFloor Covering With Foam LayerF 410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of ResilientFloor Coverings by Optical MeasurementF 710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to ReceiveResilient FlooringF 925 Test Method for Resis
8、tance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooringF 970 Test Method for Static Load LimitF 1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of PanelType Underlayments to Receive Resilient FlooringF 1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resil-ient Flooring by Color ChangeF 1515 Test Method for Measurin
9、g Light Stability of Resil-ient Flooring by Color Change2.3 ANSI Standards:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables forInspection by Attributes33. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of other terms used in thisstandard, see Terminology F 141.4. Classification4.1 Rubber sheet floor coverin
10、g covered by this specifica-tion shall conform to the following types:4.1.1 Type IHomogeneous rubber sheet floor coveringwith backing:4.1.1.1 Fibrous backing, and4.1.1.2 Foamed rubber backing.4.1.2 Type IILayered rubber sheet floor covering withbacking:4.1.2.1 Fibrous backing, and4.1.2.2 Foamed rubb
11、er backing.4.2 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 informa
12、tion in the invitation to bid or purchaseorder: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, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approvedin 199
13、8. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 1860 04.2For 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 Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Avail
14、able 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.5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,5.1.2 Type,
15、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 8.3),5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern flooring is speci-fied (see 8.1),5.1.6 Width required (see 8.4),5.1.7 Length required (see 8.5),5.1.8 Resistan
16、ce to chemicals, (see 7.4),5.1.9 Lot information, if other than as specified in AANSI/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 required (see 12.1),5.1.12
17、 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 Homogeneous Rubber Sheet Floor CoveringTheproduct shall consist of a wear layer and b
18、acking. The surfacecoloring or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entirethickness of the wear layer. The backing shall be fibrous orfoamed rubber and thoroughly bonded to the wear layer so asnot to delaminate under normal use.6.2 Layered Rubber Sheet Floor CoveringThe productshall consist of a
19、 wear layer, intermediate layer(s), and abacking. The surface coloring or mottling shall be uniformthroughout the entire thickness of the wear layer, but need notextend through the intermediate layer(s). The backing shall befibrous or foamed rubber. The wear layer, intermediate layer(s)and backing s
20、hall be thoroughly bonded so as not to delaminateunder normal use.6.3 Wear Layer:6.3.1 The polymeric binder of the wear layer shall satisfythe definition of rubber in Terminology D 1566, and have beenvulcanized, as defined in Terminology D 1566 (under vulcani-zation), such that it becomes thermoset
21、as defined in Termi-nology D 883. The wear layer made from this compound shallbe resistant to neutral pH cleaners.6.3.2 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of0.040 in. (1.0 mm) when measured in accordance with TestMethod F 410.6.3.3 The appearance of the rubber sheet floor covering afterrem
22、oving 0.020 in. (0.51 mm) of the wear layer thickness, shallcompare favorably in appearance with the sheet flooringsoriginal appearance. The removal of the wear layer may beaccomplished by any suitable method.6.3.4 The wear layer may have a smooth, embossed, ormolded pattern surface.6.4 Intermediate
23、 LayersThe layer(s) may consist of, butnot be limited to, rubber, foamed rubber, or other materials,which are intended to improve the performance characteristicsof the product.6.5 BackingsThe composition of the backings shall befibrous or foamed rubber and may contain other ingredientsprovided the r
24、esultant backing is suitable for installation onfloors above-, on-, or below-grade when installed according tomanufacturers installation recommendations.6.6 Color, Pattern, and Wearing SurfaceThe color, pat-tern, and wear layer surface, as applicable, shall be as specifiedin the contract or order (s
25、ee 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 obtained to verify color accepta
26、bility.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 D 2240. The backingmaterial shall be removed prior to testing and may be accom-plished by any suitable method.7.2
27、 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 modulus shall not be less than300 psi (2.07 MPa). For molded pattern rubber sheet floorcovering, the raised pa
28、ttern shall be removed by any suitablemethod. Prior to testing, the backing material shall be removedand may be accomplished by any suitable method.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 gr
29、eater 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 flowing chemicals:7.4.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid)
30、,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 solution (5.25 % NaOCl),NOTE 3These basic chemicals are r
31、epresentative 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
32、 the procure-ment document, (see 5.1.8).NOTE 4Since standard SBR rubber flooring is not recoommended 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 chemic
33、al list 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).F 1860 04 (2009)127.6 Resistance
34、 to LightWhen tested in accordance to TestMethod F 1515, the color change of the rubber sheet floorcovering shall have an average DE not greater than 8.0 after300 h of exposure to light, simulated by a properly fittedxenon-arc radiant energy source.8. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations8.1
35、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 sheet floorcovering base thickn
36、ess shall be measured at the thinnest crosssectional area of the flooring. The thinnest cross sectional areashall 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, based on f
37、ive individual measure-ments, of 60.008 in. (60.2 mm) from the specified thicknessshall be permitted in the base thickness alone or in combinationwith the overall thickness, when measured in accordance withTest Method F 387. The difference between the five individualmeasurements can not be greater t
38、han 0.010 in. (0.25 mm)from the nominal thickness. In the case of molded patternrubber sheet floor covering, overall thickness and base thick-ness shall be reported.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 les
39、s 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 roll shall be in
40、 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 MeasurementsMeasurem
41、ents 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. Measurements
42、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 covering furnis
43、hed in accordancewith this specification shall be an acceptable match to approvedsamples in color, pattern, and appearance. The product shall befree of defects, that adversely affect performance or appear-ance. Such defects include: blemishes, spots, lines, indenta-tions, blisters, and delamination.
44、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. The inspection level shall bespecial inspection level S-1, as noted in Table I ofANSI/ASQCZ1.4, and the acceptable quality level (AQL)
45、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 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
46、 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 purchaser and themanufacturer as part of the procurement document.11. Inspection11.1 Sampling for inspection of the rubber sheet floorcoveri
47、ng for defects that would adversely affect performance(see 9.1) shall be done in accordance with the provisions setforth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. 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-
48、(A) of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 or as otherwise specified in11.2. The lot size shall be expressed in units. A unit representsa single, manufactured, 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
49、 the purchaser and the manufacturer as part ofthe procurement documents.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) F 410 6.3.2Hardness min 85 Shore A D 2240 7.1Modulus at 10 % Elongation min 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 slight change in surfacedulling, surface attack, or staining.F 925 7.4Resistance to Heat Ave. DE not gr
