ASTM F1860-14e1

Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With 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 with backing. Both types shall be fibrous and foamed rubber, and may also contain intermediate layers. They 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 having a rubber wear layer with backing. Products may also contain intermediate layers.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2014
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• Technical Committee: F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings
• Drafting Committee: F06.80 - Specifications

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F1860 −14
Standard Specification for
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Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1860; 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.
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ε NOTE—Reference to Test Method F1515 in Table 1 was removed editorially in April 2016.
1. Scope F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the com-
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive
pound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor cov-
Resilient Flooring
ering having a rubber wear layer with backing. Products may
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
also contain intermediate layers.
Flooring
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
F1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
and are not considered standard.
F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
Flooring by Color Change
the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: This F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
standard does not purport to address all the safety concerns, if
ient Flooring by Color Change
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user 2.3 ANSI Standards:
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
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practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- spection by Attributes
tions prior to use.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
standard, see Terminology F141.
2.1 The following documents if the issue in effect on the
dateofthematerialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationto
4. Classification
the extent referenced herein:
4.1 Types—Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
specification shall conform to the following types:
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas-
4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous
tic Elastomers—Tension
4.1.2 Type II—Heterogeneous
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
4.2 Grades—Rubber sheet floor covering shall be one of the
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
following grades:
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
4.2.1 Grade 1—Fibrous backing
ness
4.2.2 Grade 2—Foamed rubber backing
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
4.3 The above may have either smooth, embossed, or
F387 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Resilient
Floor Covering With Foam Layer molded pattern surfaces.
4.4 These products shall not contain asbestos.
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5. Ordering Information
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
ResilientFloorCoveringsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF06.80on
5.1 Purchasers shall state whether this specification is to be
Specifications.
used, select the preferred options permitted herein and include
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published December 2014. Originally
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1860-12. DOI:
the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
10.1520/F1860-14E01.
order:
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification, 6.4 Intermediate Layers—The layer(s) may consist of, but
not be limited to, rubber, foamed rubber, or other materials,
5.1.2 Type, color, and surface (see Section 4 and Section 6),
which are intended to improve the performance characteristics
5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square yards, or square
of the product.
metres,
6.5 Backings—The composition of the backings shall be
5.1.4 Thickness required. (see 8.3),
fibrous or foamed rubber and may contain other ingredients
5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern flooring is speci-
provided the resultant
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Designation: F1860 − 14 F1860 − 14
Standard Specification for
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Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1860; 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.
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ε NOTE—Reference to Test Method F1515 in Table 1 was removed editorially in April 2016.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the compound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor covering
having a rubber wear layer with backing. Products may also contain intermediate layers.
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 if the issue in effect on the date of the material purchase form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced herein:
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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
F387 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Resilient Floor Covering With Foam Layer
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 Standards:
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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 Types—Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this specification shall conform to the following types:
4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coveringsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80 on
Specifications.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published December 2014. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1860-12. DOI:
10.1520/F1860-14.10.1520/F1860-14E01.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4.1.2 Type II—Heterogeneous
4.2 Grades—Rubber sheet floor covering shall be one of the following grades:
4.2.1 Grade 1—Fibrous backing
4.2.2 Grade 2—Foamed rubber backing
4.3 The above may have either smooth, embossed, or molded pattern surfaces.
4.4 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 8.3),
5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern flooring is specified (
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