ASTM F1859-21a

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 of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2021
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• Technical Committee: F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings
• Drafting Committee: F06.80 - Specifications

Relations

• Refers: ASTM F141-12(2020) - Standard Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2020
• Refers: ASTM F925-13(2020) - Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F1859 −21a
Standard Specification for
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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 D3389 Test Method for Coated FabricsAbrasion Resistance
(Rotary Platform Abrader)
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the com-
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
pound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor cov-
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
ering without backing.
terials Having Flat Surfaces
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive
and are not considered standard.
Resilient Flooring
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: This
Flooring
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, F970 Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Floor Coverings after Static Loading
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and F1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
regulatory limitations prior to use. F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Flooring by Color Change
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
2.3 ANSI Standard:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
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Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
spection by Attributes
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3. Terminology
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
2. Referenced Documents
standard, see Terminology F141.
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
4. Classification
dateofthematerialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationto
the extent referenced herein:
4.1 Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this specifica-
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tion shall conform to the following types:
2.2 ASTM Standards:
4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous rubber sheet floor covering,
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas-
4.1.2 Type II—Heterogeneous (Layered) rubber sheet floor
tic Elastomers—Tension
covering.
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
4.2 The above may have either smooth, embossed, or
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
molded pattern surfaces.
ness
4.3 These products shall not contain asbestos.
5. Ordering Information
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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 Purchasers shall state whether this specification is to be
on Specifications.
used, select the preferred options permitted herein and include
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2021. Published October 2021. Originally
the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as F1859-21. DOI:
order:
10.1520/F1859-21A.
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F1859−21a
5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification, 7. Performance Requirements
5.1.2 Type, color, and surface (see Section 4 and 6),
7.1 Hardness—The rubber sheet floor covering shall have a
5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square yards, or square
durometer hardness of not less than 85 (Shore
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Designation: F1859 − 21 F1859 − 21a
Standard Specification for
1
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 of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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:
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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
D3389 Test Method for Coated Fabrics Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Platform Abrader)
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 Measuring Recovery Properties of Floor Coverings after Static Loading
F1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
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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 July 1, 2021Oct. 1, 2021. Published August 2021October 2021. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20142021 as
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F1859-14-21. . DOI: 10.1520/F1859-21.10.1520/F1859-21A.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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F1859 − 21a
F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
2.3 ANSI Standard:
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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 Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this specification shall conform to the following types:
4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous rubber sheet floor covering,
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 44 and 6 and Section 6),
5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square yards, or square meters,
5.1.4 Thickness required.required (see Section
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