1、Designation: F2034 08 (Reapproved 2013)Standard Specification forSheet Linoleum Floor Covering1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2034; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A
2、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 sheet linoleum floor covering.1.2 Three types of linoleum floor covering are covered (seeSection 4). These fl
3、oor coverings are intended for use incommercial, light commercial, and residential buildings basedon serviceability characteristics. General information and per-formance characteristics, which determine serviceability andrecommended use, are included in this specification.1.3 The values stated in in
4、ch-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.1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion, Section 11, of this specificat
5、ion.Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and to determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Doc
6、uments2.1 ASTM Standards:2F137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Ma-terials with Cylindrical Mandrel ApparatusF141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF150 Test Method for Electrical Resistance of Conductiveand Static Dissipative Resilient FlooringF386 Test Method for Th
7、ickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-terials Having Flat SurfacesF410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of ResilientFloor Coverings by Optical MeasurementF710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to ReceiveResilient FlooringF925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooringF970 Test
8、Method for Static Load LimitF1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of PanelType Underlayments to Receive Resilient FlooringF1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of ResilientFlooring by Color ChangeF1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-ient Flooring by Color Chang
9、eF1516 Practice for Sealing Seams of Resilient FlooringProducts by the Heat Weld Method (when Recommended)2.2 European Norms:EN 670 Identification and Composition of LinoleumDetermination of Cement and Ash Residue32.3 American National Standard:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-sp
10、ection by Attributes43. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions, refer to Terminology F141.4. Classification4.1 The floor coverings shall be of the following types:Type I Linoleum sheet with backingType II Static dissipative linoleum sheet with backingType III Linoleum sheet with special ba
11、cking5. Ordering Information5.1 Linoleum sheet shall be ordered by type, class,thickness, and other characteristics important to the purchaserfor the intended use.5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification.5.1.2 Type, class, and pattern number.5.1.3 Quantity in square yards (square metres).
12、5.1.4 Thickness required (see Section 8).5.1.5 Sampling if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQCZ1.4, level S-1, as noted in Table 1.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 onResilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of F06.80 on Specifica-tions.Current ed
13、ition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published December 2013. Originallyapproved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F203408. DOI:10.1520/F2034-08R13.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of AS
14、TMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from CEN European Committee for StandardizationCentral Sec-retariat: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050, Brussels.4Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42ndSt., 13thFloor, New
15、York, NY 10036.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15.1.6 Packing requirement if other than specified (see Sec-tion 14).5.1.7 Marking required if other than specified (see Section14).5.1.8 For specific chemical resistance (
16、see 11.3).5.1.9 Other requirements.6. Material6.1 Wear SurfaceThe wear surface is the portion abovethe fibrous or suitable backing/bedding layer or base coat. Thewear surface should have a minimum thickness of 0.04 in. (1mm).6.1.1 Type I / Type II / Type IIIFor all types, the wearsurface of the lino
17、leum shall consist of a homogeneous mixtureof linseed oil or vegetable drying oils, or both; rosin, woodflour, or cork flour, or a combination thereof; color pigments;and inorganic filler. For Type II, the linoleum shall haveincorporated into the wearing surface additives, which willgive the linoleu
18、m electrostatic discharge controlling properties.6.2 Backings:6.2.1 JuteThe jute backing shall be firmly bonded to andpartially embedded in the linoleum mix.6.2.2 Special BackingIn some cases a special backing isadded such as cork, polyolefin, or other suitable backing.6.3 CompositionThe minimum amo
19、unt of linoleum ce-ment shall be 30 % when tested in accordance with EuropeanNorm 670.7. Performance Requirements7.1 Linoleum sheet floor covering shall meet the require-ments in Table 1.8. Dimensions8.1 Linoleum sheet flooring is available in standard widthsof 79 in. (2 m) and typical lengths of 65
20、 ft (20 m) to 105 ft (32m). Other widths and lengths may be available.8.2 Linoleum sheet is available in standard thicknesses of0.080 in. (2.0 mm), 0.100 in. (2.5 mm), 0.125 in. (3.2 mm), and0.160 in. (4.0 mm). Other gages may be available.9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance9.1 Materials furnishe
21、d under this specification shall be anacceptable match to an approved sample(s) in pattern, color,and surface appearance. The product shall be free of defectsthat would adversely affect performance or appearance.9.2 Drying room yellowing will disappear when the lino-leum is exposed to either natural
22、 or artificial light to give astable color in service; it may reappear or not disappear in areasnot exposed to light.10. Sampling10.1 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed inTable 2 shall be done in accordance with the provisions setforth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall
23、bespecial inspection level S-1 as noted in Table I, and theacceptance quality level (AQL) shall be 6.5 defects perhundred units as noted in Table II-A, or as specified in 10.2.10.2 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listedshall be done in accordance with provisions set forth inANSI/ASQC Z
24、1.4. The inspection level shall be specialinspection level S-1 as noted in Table I, and the acceptancequality level (AQL) shall be 6.5 defects per hundred units asnoted in Table II, or as specified in 10.1.11. Test Methods11.1 Overall ThicknessThe overall thickness when mea-sured shall be determined
25、 in accordance with Test MethodF386 except that the presser foot shall exert a total force of 16 0.1 oz (28.3 6 2.8 g) on the specimen. The thickness of thesample should be the average of the measurements on the threespecimens taken 12 in. (305 mm) in from each edge and thecenter of the sample.11.2
26、Static LoadResidual indentation shall be determinedin accordance with Test Method F970, except a load of 150 lb(67.5 kg) shall be applied.11.3 Resistance to ChemicalsThe chemical resistance oflinoleum sheet flooring shall be determined in accordance withTest Method F925 when exposed to the following
27、 chemicals:TABLE 1 Performance RequirementsProperty Requirement Test Method ReferenceThickness Average overall thickness shall bethe nominal thickness with atolerance of 0.006 in. (0.15 mm)ASTM F386 11.1Static load Residual indentation shall not ex-ceed 0.005 in. (0.12 mm), testedwith a load of 150
28、lb (67.5 kg)ASTM F970 11.2Resistance tochemicalsNo more than a slight change insurface dulling, surface attack, orstainingASTM F925 11.3Resistance to heat E not more than 8.0 ASTM F1514 11.4Resistance to light E not more than 8.0 ASTM F1515 11.5Flexibility The wear surface will not crack orbreak whe
29、n bent face out (seeTable 2)ASTM F137 11.6Static dissipation(Type II)Surface to ground resistance inthe range of 1.0 106to 1.0 109 tested at 100 or 500 VASTM F150 11.7Wear surface Wear surface shall be a minimumthickness of 0.04 in. (1 mm)ASTM F410 11.8TABLE 2 Physical CharacteristicsMaterial thickn
30、ess Mandrel Diameter0.080 in. (2.0 mm) 1.2 in. (30 mm)0.100 in. (2.5 mm) 1.6 in. (40 mm)0.125 in. (3.2 mm) 2.0 in. (50 mm)0.160 in. (4.0 mm) 2.4 in. (60 mm)F2034 08 (2013)2White vinegar (5 % acetic acid)Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol)White mineral oil (medicinal grade)Hydrochloric acid (5 %
31、 HCl)Sulfuric acid (5 % H2SO4)Household ammonia solution (5 % NH4OH)Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl)Disinfectant phenol type (5 % active phenol)Kerosene (K1)Olive oil (light)Unleaded gasoline (regular grade)NOTE 1These chemicals are representative of those likely to be foundin domestic, commercial, a
32、nd institutional use. Many proprietary com-pounds contain one or more of these chemicals. Should the flooring for anunusual application need to be resistant to a specific chemical, thisadditional requirement should become part of the procurement document.11.4 Resistance to HeatThe resistance of the
33、linoleumsheet flooring to color change from exposure to an elevatedtemperature of 158F (70C), over a specified time of 7 days,shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F1514.Remove drying room film (stove yellowing) by exposing thesample to a Xenon-Arc light source for a minimum of 24 hbefo
34、re measuring initial color.11.5 Resistance to LightThe resistance of the linoleumsheet flooring to color change from exposure to light, simulatedby a properly fitted Xenon-Arc radiant energy source, over aspecified time of 200 h, shall be determined in accordance withTest Method F1515. Remove drying
35、 room film (stove yellow-ing) by exposing the sample to a Xenon-Arc light source for aminimum of 24 h before measuring initial color.11.6 FlexibilityThe flexibility shall be such that the wearsurface will not crack or break when bent face out over thespecified diameter mandrel.11.7 Static Dissipatio
36、nThe static dissipative properties ofType II linoleum sheet flooring shall be determined in accor-dance with Test Method F150 when tested at 100 or 500 V,surface to ground.11.8 Wear SurfaceThe thickness of the wear surface shallbe determined in accordance with Test Method F410. Theminimum thickness
37、of the wear surface/topcoat shall be 0.04in. (1 mm).12. Inspection12.1 Sampling for inspection of the sheet linoleum floorcovering for defects that would adversely affect performance(9.1) shall be done in accordance with the provisions set forthin ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall be Level
38、1 asnoted in Table I and the acceptance quality level (AQL) shallbe 6.5 defects per hundred units as noted in Table II-A or shallbe specified in 12.2.12.2 Inspection of the linoleum floor covering for defectsthat would adversely affect performance (Section 7) shall beagreed upon by the purchaser and
39、 the manufacturer as part ofthe procurement documents or shall be as specified in 5.1.13. Certification13.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, amanufacturers certification shall be furnished to the purchaserthat the material was manufactured, sampled, tested, inspectedand packaged in
40、accordance with this specification and hasbeen found to meet the requirements.14. Packaging, Packing and Marking14.1 The linoleum floor covering shall be packaged andmarked in accordance with normal commercial practice andpacked to ensure acceptance by common carrier and to provideproduct protection
41、 against damage during normal shipping,handling, and storage.14.2 When product sample sets, sample set cover cards, andmarketing and technical literature reference this specification,the complete product classification information relative to thisspecification shall be included.15. Keywords15.1 dryi
42、ng room film; jute; linoleum; linoleum cement;rosin; sheet flooring; static dissipativeAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONX1.1 The following sources can be consulted for additionalinformation:ASTM Standards: Practice F710, Guide F1482, and PracticeF1516 (whenrecommended)Othe
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