ASTM F1859-00
(Specification)Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
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 the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 9, of this specification. 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: F 1859 – 00
Standard Specification for
Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1859; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F 1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resil-
ient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the com-
F 1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
pound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor cov-
ient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change
ering without backing.
2.3 ANSI Standard:
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
for Inspection by Attributes
information only.
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
3. Terminology
the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: This
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
standard does not purport to address all the safety concerns, if
standard, see Terminology F 141.
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
4. Classification
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
4.1 Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this specifica-
tions prior to use.
tion shall conform to the following types:
2. Referenced Documents 4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous rubber sheet floor covering,
and
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
4.1.2 Type II—Layered rubber sheet floor covering.
date of the material purchase form a part of this specification to
4.2 The above may have either smooth, embossed, or
the extent referenced herein:
molded pattern surfaces.
2.2 ASTM Standards:
2 4.3 These products shall not contain asbestos.
D 412 Test Method for Rubber Properties in Tension
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
5. Ordering Information
D 1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
5.1 Purchasers shall state whether this specification is to be
D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property– Durometer
2 used, select the preferred options permitted herein and include
Hardness
4 the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
order:
F 386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring
4 5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
Having Flat Surfaces
5.1.2 Type, color, and surface (see Section 4 and Section 6),
F 410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
4 5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square yards, or square
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
metres,
F 710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors and Other
4 5.1.4 Thickness required. (see Section 8),
Monolithic Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern sheet flooring is
F 925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
4 specified (see 8.1),
Flooring
5.1.6 Width required (see 8.4),
F 970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
5.1.7 Length required (see 8.5),
F 1482 Guide for Wood Underlayment Products Available
5.1.8 Resistance to chemicals, (see 7.4),
for Use Under Resilient Flooring
5.1.9 Lot information, if other than as specified in ANSI/
ASQC Z1.4-1993 (see 10.1 and 11.1),
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-6 on
5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
Z1.4-1993 (see 10.1 and 11.1),
on Specifications.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2000. Published March 2000. Originally
5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certification of
published as F 1859–98. Last previous edition F 1859–98.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01.
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F 1859
compliance is required (see 12.1), 7.4.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),
5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (see 7.4.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),
14.1), 7.4.3 White mineral oil (medicinal grade),
5.1.13 Palletization, if required, 7.4.4 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),
5.1.14 Marking required, if other than specified (see 13.1), 7.4.5 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % HCl),
and 7.4.6 Sulfuric acid solution (5 % H SO ),
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5.1.15 Other requirements. 7.4.7 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH OH),
7.4.8 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),
6. Materials and Manufacture
7.4.9 Olive oil (light),
6.1 Material—The polymeric binder of the rubber sheet
7.4.10 Kerosene (K1), and
floor covering shall satisfy the definition of rubber in Termi-
7.4.11 Unleaded gasoline (regular grade).
nology D 1566, and have been vulcanized, as defined in
NOTE 3—These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be
Terminology D 1566 (under vulcanization), such that it be-
found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary
comes thermoset as defined in Terminology D 883. The rubber
compounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the
sheet flooring made from this compound shall be resistant to
flooring for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specific
neutral pH cleaners.
chemical, this additional requirement should become part of the procure-
6.2 Color, Pattern, and Wear Layer Surface—The color, ment document (see 5.1.8).
pattern, and wear layer surface, as applicable, shall be as
7.5 Resistance to Heat—When tested in accordance to Test
specified in the contract or order (see 5.1).
Method F 1514, the color change of the rubber sheet floor
covering shall have an average DE not greater than 8.0 after
NOTE 1—The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in
seven days exposure to 158°F (70°C).
individual manufacturer’s current catalogs. As manufactured, colors may
vary somewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.
7.6 Resistance to Light—When tested in accordance to Test
NOTE 2—Where color match is a concern, samples from the manufac-
Method F 1515, the color change of the rubber sheet floor
turer shall be obtained to verify color acceptability.
covering shall have an average DE not greater than to 8.0 after
6.3 Homogeneous Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The sur- 300 h of exposure to light, simulated by a properly fitted
face coloring or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entire
xenon-arc radiant energy source.
thickness of the rubber sheet floor covering.
8. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
6.4 Layered Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The surface
8.1 Overall Thickness—Molded pattern rubber sheet floor
coloring or mottling need not extend through the entire
covering shall be measured for overall thickness at the thickest
thickness of the rubber sheet floor covering, but must extend
cross-sectional area of the flooring. The thickness of the
throughout the entire thickness of the wear layer.
molded pattern shall be uniform throughout the flooring.
6.4.1 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of
8.2 Base Thickness— Molded pattern rubber sheet floor
0.040 in. (1.0 mm) when measured in accordance with Test
covering base thickness shall be measured at the thinnest
Method F 410.
cross-sectional area of the flooring. The thinnest cross-
6.4.2 The appearance of the rubber sheet floor covering,
sectional area shall be uniform throughout the flooring.
after removing 0.020 in. (0.51 mm) of the wear layer thickness,
8.3 Thickness—The thickness of the rubber sheet floor
shall compare favorably in appearance with the rubber sheet
covering shall be as specified in the contract or order (see
flooring’s original appearance. The removal of the wear layer
5.1.4). An average tolerance, obtained from five individual
may be accomplished by any suitable method.
measurements, of 60.006 in. (60.15 mm) from the specified
7. Performance Requirements
thickness shall be permitted in the base thickness alone or in
7.1 Hardness—The rubber sheet floor covering shall have a combination with the overall thickness,
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