ASTM F2982-12
(Specification)Standard Specification for Polyester Composition Floor Tile
Standard Specification for Polyester Composition Floor Tile
ABSTRACT
This specification covers polyester composition floor tile for use in commercial, light commercial or residential flooring applications. The tile may be either smooth or embossed. The tile shall be composed of binder, fillers, and pigments, the color and pattern, as applicable shall be as specified in the contract or order. In through pattern tile, either the pattern and colors on the surface of the tile extend entirely through the thickness of the tile without significant change, or the colors appearing on the surface shall extend throughout the entire thickness of the tile, although the appearance of the pattern created by these colors will change throughout the thickness.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers polyester composition floor tile for use in commercial, light commercial or residential flooring applications. The tile may be either smooth or embossed.
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:F2982 −12
StandardSpecification for
Polyester Composition Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2982; 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 F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
Flooring by Color Change
1.1 This specification covers polyester composition floor
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
tile for use in commercial, light commercial or residential
ient Flooring by Color Change
flooring applications. The tile may be either smooth or em-
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
bossed.
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
and are not considered standard.
of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
2.3 Other Standards:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
for Inspection by Attributes
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
2.4 Guides:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Federal Trade Commission - Guides for the Use of Environ-
mental Marketing Claims, 16 CFR 260.7 (e)
2. Referenced Documents
3. Terminology
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
dateofmaterialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationtothe
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
extent referenced herein:
3.1.1 biobased content, n—the amount of biobased carbon
in the material or product as a percent of the weight (mass) of
2.2 ASTM Standards:
the total organic carbon in the product. D6866
D6866 Test Methods for Determining the Biobased Content
of Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous Samples Using Radiocar-
3.2 For additional definitions refer to Terminology F141.
bon Analysis
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
4. Ordering Information
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is to
terials Having Flat Surfaces
be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
include the following information in the invitation to bid and
Flooring
purchase order:
F970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
4.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
F1066 Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
4.1.2 Color and pattern,
F1265 Test Method for Resistance to Impact for Resilient
4.1.3 Quantity in square feet or cartons,
Floor Tile
4.1.4 Thickness required, (see 8.1),
F1304 Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
4.1.5 Size required (see 8.2),
4.1.6 Lot formation if other than as specified in ANSI/
ASQC Z1.4–1993 (see Sections 11 and 12),
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
4.1.7 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80 on
Z1.4–1993 (see Sections 11 and 12),
Specifications.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2012. Published December 2012. DOI:
10.1520/F2982-12.
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F2982−12
4.1.8 Packing requirements if other than as specified (see 7. Performance Requirements
15.1),
7.1 Deflection—The tile, when tested in accordance with
4.1.9 Palletization, if required (agreed upon between the
Test Method F1304, shall deflect not less than 1.0 in. (25.4
manufacturer and the purchaser),
mm) both across and with the grain, without breaking.
4.1.10 Marking, if other than specified (agreed upon be-
7.2 Dimensional Stability:
tween the manufacturer and the purchaser), (see 14.1), and
7.2.1 When tested in accordance with Test Method F2199
4.1.11 Other requirements (agreed upon between the manu-
the linear dimensions shall not change more than 0.028 in.
facturer and the purchaser).
(0.71 mm) per linear foot.
7.3 Resistance to Chemicals:
5. Materials and Manufacture
7.3.1 The chemical resistance of the tile shall be determined
5.1 Materials—The tile shall be composed of binder, fillers,
in accordance with Test Method F925. Polyester composition
and pigments.
floor tile shall have no more than a slight change in surface
5.1.1 The binder shall consist of one or more resins of
dulling, surface attack, or staining when exposed to the
polyester.
following chemicals:
5.1.1.1 The polyester resin may be thermoplastic or thermo-
7.3.1.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),
set.
7.3.1.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),
5.1.2 The filler may be limestone or other suitable inorganic
7.3.1.3 White mineral oil (medicinal grade),
filler.
7.3.1.4 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),
5.1.3 Floor tiles may have a clear specialty performance top
7.3.1.5 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH OH),
layer which does not delaminate under normal use and is not
7.3.1.6 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),
removable by normal maintenance procedures.
7.3.1.7 Olive oil (light),
5.1.3.1 The clear specialty performance top layer may
7.3.1.8 Kerosene (K1),
constitutepartofthetotalthicknessuptoamaximum0.002in.
7.3.1.9 Phenol (5 % active phenol).
(0.051 mm).
NOTE 2—The basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be
5.2 Color and Pattern—The color and pattern, as applicable
found in residential, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary
shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 4.1).
compounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the
NOTE 1—The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in
flooring for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specific
individual manufacturer’s current catalogs. As manufactured, colors vary
chemical, this additional requirement should become part of the procure-
somewhat in hue and shade.
ment document.
5.3 Through Pattern Tile—In through pattern tile, either the
7.4 Resistance to Heat—When tested in accordance with
pattern and colors on the surface of the tile extend entirely
Test Method F1514, the color change of the polyester compo-
through the thickness of the tile without significant change, or
sition floor tile shall have an average ∆E not greater than 8.0
the colors appearing on the surface shall extend throughout the
after 7 days exposure to 158°F (70°C).
entire thickness of the tile, although the appearance of the
7.5 Resistance to Light—When tested in accordance with
pattern created by these colors will change throughout the
Test Method F1515, the color change of the polyester compo-
thickness.
sition floor tile shall have an average ∆E not greater than 8.0
after a 300–h exposure.
6. Mechanical Properties
7.6 Static Load Limit—When tested in accordance withTest
6.1 Indentation:
Method F970, with an applied load of 250 lb (113.4 kg), the
6.1.1 WhenthetileistestedinaccordancewithTestMethod
residual indentation shall not be greater than 0.005 in. (0.076
F1914 per the test parameters listed in Table 1 for the F1066
mm).
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