1、Designation: F2195 07F2195 13Standard Specification forLinoleum Floor Tile1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2195; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parenthese
2、s indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers floor tiles made of a homogeneous mixture of linoleum cement binder calendered or pressed ontoa fibrous or suitable backing. This
3、 specification also covers linoleum floor tile without backing.1.2 Four types of linoleum floor tile are covered. The floor covering is intended for use in commercial, light commercial, andresidential buildings based on serviceability characteristics. General information and performance characterist
4、ics, which determineserviceability and recommended use, are included in this document.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Sections 7 and 8, of this specification.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associate
5、d with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatoryrequirements prior to use.1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard; the values standard.The value
6、s given in parenthesesare mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only.only and are not considered standard.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel ApparatusF141 Terminology Re
7、lating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF150 Test Method for Electrical Resistance of Conductive and Static Dissipative Resilient FlooringF386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat SurfacesF410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Me
8、asurementF925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient FlooringF970 Test Method for Static Load LimitF1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color ChangeF1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color ChangeF2055 Test Method
9、for Size and Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method2.2 Other Standards:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes3EN 433 Determination of Residual Indentation after Static Loading4EN 669 Determination of the Dimensional Changes of Tiles Caused by Atmos
10、pheric Humidity Changes4EN 670 Identification and Composition of LinoleumDetermination of Cement and Ash Residue43. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions, refer to Terminology F141.1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the
11、 direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80 onSpecifications.Current edition approved May 1, 2007Nov. 1, 2013. Published June 2007December 2013. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition aprpovedapproved in20032007 as F2195F 21950307. 1. DOI: 10.1520/F2195-07.10.1520/F2195-13.2 For refere
12、ncedASTM 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 American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd
13、 St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.4 Available from CEN European Committee for StandardizationCentral Secretariat: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels.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 t
14、he previous version. Becauseit may not be technically 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
15、ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States14. Classification4.1 The floor coverings shall be of the following types:4.1.1 Type ILinoleum floor tile with fibrous backing.4.1.2 Type IILinoleum floor tile with special backing.4.1.3 Type IIILi
16、noleum floor tile without backing.4.1.4 Type IVStatic dissipative linoleum floor tile with or without backing.NOTE 1If any of the above structures incorporate a stabilizing inner-layer mat or fabric between the top wear-layer and the back of the structure, theflooring type will include the hyphenate
17、d suffix of “-IL.” (for example, Type II-IL, a linoleum floor tile with a special backing including an inner-layermat or fabric).5. Ordering Information5.1 Linoleum floor tile shall be ordered by type, thickness, and other characteristics important to the purchaser for the intendeduse.5.1.1 Title, n
18、umber, and date of this specification,5.1.2 Type and pattern number,5.1.3 Quantity in square feet, square meters, pieces or cartons,5.1.4 Size required (Section 7),5.1.5 Thickness required (Section 7),5.1.6 Sampling if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, level 5-1 as noted in Table 1,5.1.7 Pa
19、cking requirement if other than as specified (Section 14),5.1.8 Marking required if other than specified (Section 14), and5.1.9 Specific Chemical Resistance (Section 8).6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 Wear SurfaceThe wear surface is the portion above the fibrous or suitable backing/bedding layer or
20、base coat. The wearsurface should have a minimum thickness of 0.04 in. (1 mm).6.1.1 Type I / Type II / Type III / Type IVFor all types, the wear surface of the linoleum shall consist of a homogeneous mixture.For Type IV, the linoleum shall have incorporated into the wearing surface additives, which
21、will give the linoleum electrostaticdischarge controlling properties.6.2 Backings:6.2.1 FibrousThe fibrous backing shall be firmly bonded and keyed to the linoleum mix so as to be partially imbedded in themix.6.2.2 Special BackingIn some cases a special backing is added such as cork, foam, or other
22、suitable backing.6.3 Composition:6.3.1 Linoleum Cement ContentThe minimum amount of linoleum cement shall be 30 % when tested in accordance withEuropean Norm 670.4TABLE 1 Characteristics and TestsProperty Requirement Test Method ReferenceWear Surface Wear surface shall be a minimum thickness of 0.04
23、0 in. (1.0 mm). ASTM F410 7.1Size, tolerance 0.016 in. (0.4 mm) per tile (305 mm) ASTM F2055 7.2Thickness Average overall thickness shall be the nominal thickness with a tolerance of 0.006 in. (0.15mm)ASTM F386 7.3Squareness Shall not exceed 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) for tiles #16 in. (400 mm) or 0.014 in
24、. (0.35 mm) fortiles 16 in. (400 mm).ASTM F2055 7.4Residual Indentation Shall not exceed 0.006 in. (0.15 mm) for tiles #0.100 in. (2.5 mm) thick or 0.008 in. (0.20mm) for tiles 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) thick, tested with a load of 112 lb (50.8 kg), 0.445 in.(11.3 mm) diameter flat foot, 150 min loading dw
25、ell time and measured after a 150 min re-covery.EN 433 8.1Static Load Residual indentation shall not exceed 0.005 in. (0.12 mm), tested with a load of 150 lb (67.5kg)ASTM F970 8.2Flexibility The wear surface will not crack or break when bent face out. See Table 2. ASTM F137 8.3Dimensional Stabil-ity
26、No more than 0.1 % EN 669 8.4Resistance toChemicalsNo more than a slight change in surface dulling, surface attack or staining ASTM F925 8.5Resistance to Heat E not more than 8.0 ASTM F1514 8.6Resistance to Light E not more than 8.0 ASTM F1515 8.7Static Dissipation(Type IV)Surface to ground resistan
27、ce in the range of 1.0 106 to 1.0 109 Ohms tested at 100 or500 V.ASTM F150 8.8F2195 1327. Physical Properties7.1 Wear SurfaceThe thickness of the wear surface shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F410. The minimumthickness of the wear surface/topcoat, shall be 0.040 in. (1.0 mm).7.2 Si
28、zeUnless otherwise specified (see 5.1.4), the tile size shall be nominal 13 by 13 in. (333 by 333 mm), 20 by 20 in. (500by 500 mm), 24 by 24 in. (610 by 610 mm). A tolerance of 60.016 in. (0.4 mm) per tile (305 mm) shall be permitted whenmeasured in accordance with Test Method F2055. Other sizes may
29、 be available.7.3 ThicknessUnless otherwise specified (see 5.1.5), the tile shall be furnished in 0.080 in. (2.0 mm), 0.100 in.(2.5 mm), 0.125in. (3.2 mm), 0.160 in. (4.0 mm). The overall thickness when measured shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F386.7.4 SquarenessWhen tested in acc
30、ordance with Test Method F2055, the out-of-squareness of the tile shall not exceed 0.010in. (0.25 mm) for tiles 16 in. (400 mm) or 0.014 in. (0.35 mm) for tiles 16 in. (400 mm).8. Performance Requirements8.1 Residual IndentationWhen tested in accordance with Test Method EN 433 under 112 lb (50.8 kg)
31、 load, 0.445 in. (11.30mm) diameter flat foot and 150 min indentation, the average residual indentation at the end of 150 min recovery shall not exceed0.006 in. (0.15 mm) for tiles 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) thick or 0.008 in. (0.20 mm) for tiles 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) thick.8.2 Static Load ResistanceWhen teste
32、d in accordance with Test Method F970, the residual indentation shall not exceed 0.005in. (0.12 mm) tested with a load of 150 lb (67.5 kg).8.3 FlexibilityWhen tested in accordance with Test Method F137, the flexibility shall be such that the wear surface will notcrack or break when bent face out ove
33、r the specified mandrel diameter (see Table 2).8.4 Dimensional StabilityWhen tested in accordance with EN 669, (24 h at 80 % relative humidity and 73.4F or 23C) thetile shall not change in linear dimensions by more than 0.1 %. Task Group F06.30.04 is finalizing a test method for DS for resilienttile
34、 after exposure to heat. Upon completion, the requirement will be reviewed for possible amendment to this section.8.5 Resistance to ChemicalsThe chemical resistance of linoleum tile shall be determined in accordance with Test MethodF925 when exposed to the following chemicals. The linoleum floor til
35、e shall have no more than a slight change in surface dulling,surface attack, or staining when exposed to the following chemicals:White vinegar (5 % acetic acid)Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol)White mineral oil (Medicinal grade)Hydrochloric acid (5 % HCl)Sulfuric acid (5 % H2SO4)Household amm
36、onia solution (5 % NH4OH)Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl)Disinfectantphenol type (5 % active phenol)Kerosene (K1)Olive oil (Light)Unleaded gasoline (Regular grade)NOTE 2These chemicals are representative of those likely to be found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary comp
37、oundscontain one or more of these chemicals. Should the flooring for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specific chemical, this additionalrequirement should become part of the procurement document.8.6 Resistance to HeatThe resistance of the linoleum tile flooring to color change from e
38、xposure to elevated temperature,158F (70C), over a specified time, 7 days, shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F1514. Remove drying roomyellowing by exposing the sample to a Xenon-arc light source for a minimum of 4 h and a maximum of 24 h before measuringinitial color. The color chan
39、ge shall not have an average delta E greater than 8.0.8.7 Resistance to LightThe resistance of the linoleum tile flooring to color change from exposure to light, simulated by aproperly fitted Xenon-arc radiant energy source, over time, 200 h, shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F1515.
40、Remove drying room yellowing by exposing the sample to a Xenon-arc light source for a minimum of 4 h and a maximum of 24h before measuring initial color. The color change shall not have an average delta E greater than 8.0.8.8 Static DissipationThe static dissipative properties of Type IV linoleum ti
41、le shall be determined in accordance with TestMethod F150 when tested at 100 or 500 V, surface to ground.TABLE 2 FlexibilityProduct Thickness Mandrel Diameter0.080 in. (2.0 mm) 1.25 in. (30 mm)0.100 in. (2.5 mm) 1.5 in. (40 mm)0.125 in. (3.2 mm) 2.0 in. (50 mm)0.160 in. (4.0 mm) 2.5 in. (60 mm)F2195
42、 1339. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance9.1 Materials furnished under this specification shall be an acceptable match to an approved sample(s) in pattern, color andsurface appearance. The product shall be free of defects that would adversely affect performance or appearance.9.2 Drying room yellowi
43、ng will disappear when the linoleum is exposed to either natural or artificial light to give a stable colorin service, it may reappear or not disappear in areas not exposed to light.10. Sampling10.1 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed shall be done in accordance with provisions set
44、forth in ANSI/ASQCZ1.4. The inspection level shall be special inspection level 5-1 as noted in Table 1, and the acceptance quality level (AQL) shallbe 6.5 defects per hundred units as noted in the table II-ADR as specified in 10.1.11. Conditioning11.1 Condition the specimens for physical tests in a
45、conditioned room maintained at a temperature of 73.4 6 1.8F (23 6 1C)and 50 6 5 % relative humidity for 24 h.12. Inspection12.1 Inspection of the linoleum floor tile for defects that would adversely affect performance (Sections 7 and 8) shall be agreedupon by the purchaser and the manufacturer as pa
46、rt of the procurement documents or shall be as specified in 5.1.13. Certification13.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a manufacturers certification shall be furnished to the purchaser that thematerial was manufactured, sampled, tested, inspected and packaged in accordance with this
47、 specification and has been found tomeet the requirements.14. Packaging, Packing and Marking14.1 The linoleum floor covering shall be packaged and marked in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed toensure acceptance by common carrier and to provide product protection against damage du
48、ring normal shipping, handling andstorage.14.2 When product sample sets, sample set cover cards, marketing and technical literature reference specification, the completeproduct classification information relative to this specification shall be included.15. Keywords15.1 drying room yellowing; fibrous
49、; floor tile; linoleum; linoleum cement; rosin; static dissipativeAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONX1.1 The following sources can be consulted for additional information:X1.1.1 ASTM Standards:F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors and Other Monolithic Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring2F1482 Guide to Wood Underlayment and Preparation of the Surface to Receive Resilient Flooring2F1516 Practice for Sealing Seams of Resilient Flooring Products by the Heat Weld Method (when recommended)2X1.1.2 Other Source
