ASTM F1344-04(2009)e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Rubber Floor Tile
Standard Specification for Rubber Floor Tile
ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements for the compound and physical characteristics of rubber floor tile. The polymeric binder of the rubber floor tile shall have been vulcanized such that it becomes thermoset. The rubber floor tile made from this compound shall be resistant to neutral pH cleaners. For homogeneous rubber floor tile, the surface coloring or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entire thickness of the rubber floor tile. For layered rubber floor tile, the surface color or mottling need not extend through the entire thickness of the rubber floor tile, but must extend throughout the entire thickness of the wear layer. The material shall be tested for heat resistance, abrasion resistance, dimensional stability, and light resistance.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements for the compound and physical characteristics of rubber floor tile.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: F1344 – 04 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
Rubber Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1344; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
´ NOTE—Removed the year/date from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 editorially in May 2009.
1. Scope F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
1.1 This specification covers requirements for the com-
F511 Test Method for Quality of Cut (Joint Tightness) of
pound and physical characteristics of rubber floor tile.
Resilient Floor Tile
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Resilient Flooring
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
and are not considered standard.
Flooring
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
F970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
F1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resil-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ient Flooring by Color Change
2. Referenced Documents F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
date of this material purchase form a part of this specification
of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat
to the extent referenced herein:
2.3 American National Standards:
2.2 ASTM Standards:
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
Inspection by Attributes
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer
3. Terminology
Hardness
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
D3389 TestMethodforCoatedFabricsAbrasionResistance
standard, see Terminology F141.
(Rotary Platform Abrader)
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
4. Classification
F373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient Floor
4.1 Rubber floor tile covered by this specification shall be
Coverings
classified as:
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring
Class I—Homogeneous Rubber Floor Tile
Materials Having Flat Surfaces
A. Solid Color
B. Through Mottled
Class II—Laminated Rubber Floor Tile
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
A. Solid Color Wear Layer
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
B. Mottled Wear Layer
on Specifications.
CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2009.PublishedJuly2009.Originallyapproved 4.2 The tile in 4.1 may have either smooth, embossed, or
in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1344 – 04. DOI: 10.1520/
molded pattern wearing surfaces.
F1344-04R09E01.
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4.3 These products shall not contain asbestos. appearance. The removal of the wear layer may be accom-
plished by any suitable method.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Purchaser shall state whether this specification is to be 7. Performance Requirements
used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and include
7.1 Hardness—The rubber floor tile shall have a durometer
the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
hardness of not less than 85 (Shore, Type A) when tested in
order:
accordance with Test Method D2240.
5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification.
7.2 Static Load Limit—WhentestedinaccordancewithTest
5.1.2 Class, color, pattern, and wearing surface (see Section
Method F970, with an applied load of 250 lb (113.4 kg), the
4).
residual indentation shall not be greater than 0.005 in. (0.127
5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square metres, or cartons.
mm).
5.1.4 Size required (see 8.4).
7.3 Resistance to Short-Term Chemical Exposure—When
5.1.5 Thickness required (see 8.3).
tested in accordance with Test Method F925, the rubber floor
5.1.6 Overall thickness, if molded pattern tile is specified
tile shall have no more than a slight change in surface dulling,
(see 8.1).
surface attack, or staining when exposed to the following
5.1.7 Base thickness, if molded pattern tile is specified (see
chemicals:
8.2).
White vinegar (5% acetic acid)
5.1.8 Resistance to chemicals (see 7.4).
Rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol)
Sodium hydroxide solution (5% NaOH)
5.1.9 Lot formation, if other than as specified in ANSI/
Hydrochloric acid solution (5% HCl)
ASQC Z1.4 (see Sections 10 and 11).
Sulfuric acid solution (5% H SO )
2 4
5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC
Household ammonia solution (5% NH OH)
Household bleach (5.25% NaOCl)
Z1.4 (see Sections 10 and 11).
Disinfectant cleaner (5% active phenol)
5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certification of
NOTE 3—These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be
compliance is required (see Section 12).
found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary
5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (see
compounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the
Section 14).
rubberfloortileforanunusualapplicationneedtoberesistanttoaspecific
5.1.13 Palletization, if required.
chemical, this additional requirement should become part of the procure-
5.1.14 Markingrequired,ifotherthanspecified(seeSection
ment document (see 5.1.8).
13).
NOTE 4—Since standard SBR rubber floor tiles are not recommended
5.1.15 Other requirements. forinstallationwheretheproductwillbeexposedtoanimalfats,vegetable
oils, and petroleum-based reagents, mineral oil, olive oil, kerosene, and
6. Materials and Manufacture
gasoline have been removed from the standard chemical list to eliminate
any confusion regarding product selection.
6.1 Material—The polymeric binder of the rubber floor tile
shall(1)satisfythedefinitionofrubberinTerminologyD1566,
7.4 Resistance to Heat—When tested in accordance with
and (2) have been vulcanized, as defined in Terminology
Test Method F1514, the color change of the rubber floor tile
D1566 (under vulcanization), such that it becomes thermoset
shall have an average DE not greater than 8.0 after 7 days
as defined in Terminology D883. The rubber floor tile made
exposure to 158°F (70°C).
from this compound shall be resistant to neutral pH cleaners.
7.5 Abrasion Resistance—When tested in accordance with
6.2 Color, Pattern, and Wear Layer Surface—The color,
Test Method D3389 and with the abrader equipped with H-18
pattern, and wear layer surface, as applicable, shall be as
wheels and a load of 500 g, the maximum material loss shall
specified in the contract or order (see 5.1).
not exceed 1 gram after 1000 cycles.
7.6 Dimensional Stability—When tested in accordance with
NOTE 1—The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in
TestMethodF2199,thedimensionalchangeoftherubberfloor
individual manufacturer’s current catalogs. As manufactured, colors may
tileinboththemachinedirection(MD)andtheacrossmachine
vary somewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.
NOTE 2—Where color match is a concern, samples from the manufac- direction (AMD) shall not exceed 0.15 %.
turer shall be obtained to verify color acceptability.
7.7 Resistance to Light—Task group F06.80.13 will con-
tinue to search for a test method or develop a test method to
6.3 Homogeneous Rubber Floor Tile—The surface coloring
address this requirement. Existing Q-UV and Xenon-Arc test
or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entire thickness of
methods used to test rubber floor tiles resulted in extremely
the rubber floor tile.
high failure rates which is not typical in everyday use of these
6.4 Layered Rubber Floor Tile—T
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Designation:F1344–03a Designation: F 1344 – 04 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
Rubber Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1344; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
´ NOTE—Removed the year/date from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 editorially in May 2009.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers requirements for the compound and physical characteristics of rubber floor tile.
1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the date of this material purchase form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced herein:
2.2 ASTM Standards:
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D 1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
D 3389 Test Method for Coated Fabrics Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Platform Abrader)
F 141 Definitions of Terms Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F 373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient Floor Coverings
F 386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F 410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
F511 Test Method for Quality of Cut (Joint Tightness) of Resilient Floor Tile
F 710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors and Other Monolithic Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
F 925 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Term Chemical Exposure Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
F 970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
F 1482 Guide to Wood Underlayment Products Available for Use Under Resilient Flooring Practice for Installation and
Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
F 1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change
F 2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
F 2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability of Resilient Floor Tile Afterafter Exposure to Heat
2.3 American National Standards:
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 – 1993ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80 on
Specifications.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2003. Published November 2003. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F1344–03.
Current edition approved May 1, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 1344 – 04.
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, Vol 08.01.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01.
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this standard, see Terminology F 141.
4. Classification
4.1 Rubber floor tile covered by this specification shall be classified as:
Class I—Homogeneous Rubber Floor Tile
A. Solid Color
B. Through Mottled
Class II—Laminated Rubber Floor Tile
A. Solid Color Wear Layer
B. Mottled Wear Layer
4.2 The tile in 4.1 may have either smooth, embossed, or molded pattern wearing surfaces.
4.3 These products shall not contain asbestos.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Purchaser shall state whether this specification is to be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and include the
following information in the invitation to bid or purchase order:
5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification.
5.1.2 Class, color, pattern, and wearing surface (see Section 4).
5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square metres, or cartons.
5.1.4 Size required (see 8.4).
5.1.5 Thickness required (see 8.3).
5.1.6 Overall thickness, if molded pattern tile is specified (see 8.1).
5.1.7 Base thickness, if molded pattern tile is specified (see 8.2).
5.1.8 Resistance to chemicals (see 7.4).
5.1.9 Lot formation, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993Z1.4 (see Sections 10 and 11).
5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993Z1.4 (see Sections 10 and 11).
5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certification of compliance is required (see Section 12).
5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (see Section 14).
5.1.13 Palletization, if required.
5.1.14 Marking required, if other than specified (see Section 13).
5.1.15 Other requirements.
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.1 Material—Thepolymericbinderoftherubberfloortileshall(1)satisfythedefinitionofrubberinTerminologyD 1566,and
(2) have been vulcanized, as defined in Terminology D 1566 (under vulcanization), such that it becomes thermoset as defined in
Terminology D 883. The rubber floor tile made from this compound shall be resistant to neutral pH cleaners.
6.2 Color, Pattern, and Wear Layer Surface—The color, pattern, and wear layer surface, as applicable, shall be as specified in
the contract or order (see 5.1).
NOTE 1—The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in individual manufacturer’s current catalogs. As manufactured, colors may vary
somewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.
NOTE 2—Where color match is a concern, samples from the manufacturer shall be obtained to verify color acceptability.
6.3 Homogeneous Rubber Floor Tile—The surface coloring or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entire thickness of the
rubber floor tile.
6.4 Layered Rubber Floor Tile—The surface color or mottling need not extend through the entire thickness of the rubber floor
tile, 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 Method
F 410.
6.4.2 The appearance of the rubber floor tile, after removing 0.020 in. (0.51 mm) of the wear layer thickness, shall compare
favorably in appearance with the rubber floor tile original appearance.The removal of the wear layer may be accomplished by any
suitable method.
7. Performance Requirements
7.1 Hardness—The rubber floor tile shall have a durometer hardness of not less than 85 (Shore, Type A) when tested in
accordance with Test Method D 2240.
7.2 Static Load Limit—When tested in accordance with Test Method F 970, with an applied load of 125250 lb (56.7(113.4 kg),
the residual indentation shall not be greater than 0.005 in. (0.127 mm).
7.3 Resistance to Short-Term Chemical Exposure—When tested in accordance with Test Method F 925, the rubber floor tile
shall have no more than a slight change in surface dulling, surface attack, or staining when exposed to the following chemicals:
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White vinegar (5% acetic acid)
Rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol)
Sodium hydroxide solution (5% NaOH)
Hydrochloric acid solution (5% HCl)
Sulfuric acid solution (5% H SO )
2 4
Household ammonia solution (5% NH OH)
Household bleach (5.25% NaOCl)
Disinfectant cleaner (5% active phenol)
NOTE 3—These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary
compoundscontainoneormoreofthesebasicchemicals.Shouldtherubberfloortileforanunusualapplicationneedtoberesistanttoaspecificchemical,
this additional requirement should become part of the procurement document (see 5.1.8).
NOTE 4—Since standard SBR rubber floor tiles are not recommended for installation where the product will be exposed to animal fats, vegetable oils,
andpetroleum-basedreagents,mineraloil,oliveoil,kerosene,andgasolinehavebeenremovedfromthestandardchemicallisttoeliminateanyconfusion
regarding product selection.
7.4 Resistance to Heat—WhentestedinaccordancewithTestMethod
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