ASTM F1859-14
(Specification)Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements for the compound and physical characteristics of homogeneous (Type I) and layered (Type II) rubber sheet floor covering without backing. The floor coverings may either have smooth, embossed, or molded pattern surfaces, and shall not contain asbestos. They shall be tested on, and conform accordingly to the following requirements: chemical composition; hardness; modulus of 10 % elongation; static load limit; resistance to chemicals such as white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, sodium hydroxide solution, hydrochloric acid solution, sulfuric acid solution, household ammonia solution, and household bleach; resistance to heat; resistance to light; width and length; and base, wear layer, and overall thicknesses.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the compound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor covering without backing.
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 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all 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:F1859 −14
StandardSpecification for
Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1859; 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.
1. Scope F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
Flooring
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the com-
F970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
pound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor cov-
F1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel
ering without backing.
Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Flooring by Color Change
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
and are not considered standard.
ient Flooring by Color Change
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
2.3 ANSI Standard:
the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification:This
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
standard does not purport to address all the safety concerns, if
spection by Attributes
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3. Terminology
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
tions prior to use.
standard, see Terminology F141.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Classification
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
4.1 Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this specifica-
dateofthematerialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationto
tion shall conform to the following types:
the extent referenced herein:
4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous rubber sheet floor covering,
2.2 ASTM Standards: 4.1.2 Type II—Heterogeneous (Layered) rubber sheet floor
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas- covering.
tic Elastomers—Tension
4.2 The above may have either smooth, embossed, or
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
molded pattern surfaces.
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
4.3 These products shall not contain asbestos.
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
ness
5. Ordering Information
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
5.1 Purchasers shall state whether this specification is to be
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
used, select the preferred options permitted herein and include
terials Having Flat Surfaces
the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
order:
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive
5.1.2 Type, color, and surface (see Section 4 and Section 6),
Resilient Flooring
5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square yards, or square
1 metres,
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80 5.1.4 Thickness required. (see Section 8),
on Specifications.
5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern sheet flooring is
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published December 2014. Originally
specified (see 8.1),
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1859-12. DOI:
5.1.6 Width required (see 8.4),
10.1520/F1859-14.
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5.1.7 Length required (see 8.5), 300 psi (2.07 MPa). For molded pattern rubber sheet floor
5.1.8 Resistance to chemicals, (see 7.4), covering, the raised pattern shall be removed by any suitable
method.
5.1.9 Lot information, if other than as specified in ANSI/
ASQC Z1.4 (see 10.1 and 11.1),
7.3 Static Load Limit—When tested in accordance withTest
5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC
Method F970, with an applied load of 250 lb (113.4 kg), the
Z1.4 (see 10.1 and 11.1),
residual indentation shall not be greater than 0.005 in. (0.127
5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certification of
mm).
compliance is required (see 12.1),
7.4 Resistance to Chemicals—When tested in accordance
5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (see
with Test Method F925, the rubber sheet floor covering shall
14.1),
have no more than a slight change in surface dulling, surface
5.1.13 Palletization, if required,
attack, or staining when exposed to the following chemicals:
5.1.14 Marking required, if other than specified (see 13.1),
7.4.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),
and
7.4.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),
5.1.15 Other requirements.
7.4.3 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),
7.4.4 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % HCl),
6. Materials and Manufacture
7.4.5 Sulfuric acid solution (5 % H SO ),
2 4
7.4.6 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH OH),
6.1 Material—The polymeric binder of the rubber sheet 4
7.4.7 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),
floor covering shall satisfy the definition of rubber in Termi-
nology D1566, and have been vulcanized, as defined in
NOTE 3—These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be
Terminology D1566 (under vulcanization), such that it be-
found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary
compounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the
comes thermoset as defined in Terminology D883. The rubber
flooring for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specific
sheet flooring made from this compound shall be resistant to
chemical, this additional requirement should become part of the procure-
neutral pH cleaners.
ment document (see 5.1.8).
NOTE 4—Since standard SBR rubber flooring is not recommended for
6.2 Color, Pattern, and Wear Layer Surface—The color,
installation where the product will be exposed to animal fats, vegetable
pattern, and wear layer surface, as applicable, shall be as
oils, and petroleum-based reagents, mineral oil, olive oil, kerosene, and
specified in the contract or order (see 5.1).
gasoline have been removed from the standard chemical list to eliminate
any confusion regarding product selection.
NOTE 1—The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in
individual manufacturer’s current catalogs. As manufactured, colors may
7.5 Resistance to Heat—When tested in accordance to Test
vary somewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.
Method F1514, the color change of the rubber sheet floor
NOTE 2—Where color match is a concern, samples from the manufac-
covering shall have an average ∆E not greater than 8.0 after
turer shall be obtained to verify color acceptability.
seven days exposure to 158°F (70°C). The specimen surface
6.3 Homogeneous Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The sur-
shall be wiped with a clean, white cotton cloth prior to taking
facecoloringormottlingshallbeuniformthroughouttheentire
the initial and post test conditioned period color readings to
thickness of the rubber sheet floor covering.
remove any wax bloom or other contaminants which may
affect the accuracy of the color readings.
6.4 Heterogeneous (Layered) Rubber Sheet Floor
Covering—The surface coloring or mottling need not extend
7.6 Resistance to Light—Existing Q-UV and Xenon-arc test
through the entire thickness of the rubber sheet floor covering,
methodsusedtotestrubberfloortiles,rubbersheetsandrubber
but must extend throughout the entire thickness of the wear
stair treads resulted in extremely high failure rates which are
layer.
not typical in everyday use of these products.
6.4.1 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of
8. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
0.040 in. (1.0 mm) when measured in accordance with Test
Method F410.
8.1 Overall Thickness—Molded pattern rubber sheet floor
6.4.2 The appearance of the rubber sheet floor covering,
covering shall be measured for overall thickness at the thickest
afterremoving0.020in.(0.51mm)ofthewearlayerthickness
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Designation: F1859 − 12 F1859 − 14
Standard Specification for
Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1859; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the compound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor covering
without backing.
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 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification:This
standard does not purport to address all 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 the material purchase form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced herein:
2.2 ASTM Standards:
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
F970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
F1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
2.3 ANSI Standard:
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this standard, see Terminology F141.
4. Classification
4.1 Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this specification shall conform to the following types:
4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous rubber sheet floor covering,
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 May 1, 2012Nov. 1, 2014. Published May 2012December 2014. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20102012 as
F1859-10.-12. DOI: 10.1520/F1859-12.10.1520/F1859-14.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4.1.2 Type II—Heterogeneous (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 Information
5.1 Purchasers 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 Type, color, and surface (see Section 4 and Section 6),
5.1.3 Quantity, in square 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 than 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),
5.1.13 Palletization, if required,
5.1.14 Marking required, if other than specified (see 13.1), and
5.1.15 Other requirements.
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.1 Material—The polymeric binder of the rubber sheet floor covering shall satisfy the definition of rubber in Terminology
D1566, and have been vulcanized, as defined in Terminology D1566 (under vulcanization), such that it becomes thermoset as
defined 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 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 Sheet Floor Covering—The surface coloring or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entire
thickness of the rubber sheet floor covering.
6.4 Heterogeneous (Layered) Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The surface coloring or mottling need not extend through the
entire 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 Method
F410.
6.4.2 The appearance of the rubber sheet floor covering, after removing 0.020 in. (0.51 mm) of the wear layer thickness, shall
compare favorably in appearance with the rubber sheet flooring’s original appearance. The removal of the wear layer may be
accomplished by any suitable method.
7. Performance Requirements
7.1 Hardness—The rubber sheet floor covering shall have a durometer hardness of not less than 85 (Shore, Type A) when tested
in accordance with Test Method D2240.
7.2 Modulus at 10 % Elongation—When tested in accordance with Test Method D412 at a rate of 6 in. (152.4 mm)/min, using
a 1 in. (25.4 mm) by 5 in. (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 Limit—When tested in accordance with Test Method F970, with an applied load of 250 lb (113.4 kg), the
residual indentation shall not be greater than 0.005 in. (0.127 mm).
7.4 Resistance to Chemicals—When tested in accordance with Test Method F925, the rubber sheet floor covering shall have no
more than a slight change in surface dulling, surface attack, or staining when exposed to 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),
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7.4.4 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % HCl),
7.4.5 Sulfuric acid solution (5 % H SO ),
2 4
7.4.6 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH OH),
7.4.7 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),
NOTE 3—These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary
compounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the flooring for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specific chemical, this
additional requirement should become part of the procurement document (see 5.1.8).
NOTE 4—Since standard SBR rubber flooring is not recommended for installation where the product will be exposed to animal fats, vegetable oils, and
petroleum-based reagents, mineral oil, olive oil, kerosene, and gasoline have been removed from the standard chemical list to eliminate any confusion
regarding product selection.
7.5 Resistance to Heat—When tested in accordance to Test Method F1514, the color change of the rubber sheet floor covering
shall have an average ΔE not greater than 8.0 after seven days exposure to 158°F (70°C). The specimen surface shall
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