ASTM F1860-14
(Specification)Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing
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.
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Designation:F1860 −14
StandardSpecification for
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.
1. Scope F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive
Resilient Flooring
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the com-
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
pound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor cov-
Flooring
ering having a rubber wear layer with backing. Products may
F970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
also contain intermediate layers.
F1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Flooring by Color Change
and are not considered standard.
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
ient Flooring by Color Change
the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: This
2.3 ANSI Standards:
standard does not purport to address all the safety concerns, if
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
spection by Attributes
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- 3. Terminology
tions prior to use.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
standard, see Terminology F141.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents if the issue in effect on the 4. Classification
dateofthematerialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationto
4.1 Types—Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this
the extent referenced herein:
specification shall conform to the following types:
2.2 ASTM Standards: 4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas- 4.1.2 Type II—Heterogeneous
tic Elastomers—Tension
4.2 Grades—Rubber sheet floor covering shall be one of the
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
following grades:
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
4.2.1 Grade 1—Fibrous backing
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
4.2.2 Grade 2—Foamed rubber backing
ness
4.3 The above may have either smooth, embossed, or
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
molded pattern surfaces.
F387 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Resilient
Floor Covering With Foam Layer
4.4 These products shall not contain asbestos.
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
5. Ordering Information
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
5.1 Purchasers shall state whether this specification is to be
used, select the preferred options permitted herein and include
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
ResilientFloorCoveringsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF06.80on
order:
Specifications.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published December 2014. Originally
5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1860-12. DOI:
5.1.2 Type, color, and surface (see Section 4 and Section 6),
10.1520/F1860-14.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square yards, or square 6.5 Backings—The composition of the backings shall be
metres, fibrous or foamed rubber and may contain other ingredients
5.1.4 Thickness required. (see 8.3), provided the resultant backing is suitable for installation on
5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern flooring is speci- floors above-, on-, or below-grade when installed according to
manufacturer’s installation recommendations.
fied (see 8.1),
5.1.6 Width required (see 8.4),
6.6 Color, Pattern, and Wearing Surface—The color,
5.1.7 Length required (see 8.5),
pattern, and wear layer surface, as applicable, shall be as
5.1.8 Resistance to chemicals, (see 7.4),
specified in the contract or order (see 5.1).
5.1.9 Lot information, if other than as specified in AANSI/
NOTE 1—The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in
ASQC Z1.4. (see 10.1 and 11.1),
individual manufacturer’s current catalogs. As manufactured, colors may
5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC
vary somewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.
Z1.4 (see 10.1 and 11.1),
NOTE 2—Where color match is a concern, samples from the manufac-
5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certification of turer shall be obtained to verify color acceptability.
compliance is required (see 12.1),
7. Performance Requirements
5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (see
14.1),
7.1 Hardness—The rubber sheet floor covering shall have a
5.1.13 Palletization, if required,
durometer hardness of not less than 85 (Shore, Type A) when
5.1.14 Marking required, if other than specified (see 13.1),
tested in accordance with Test Method D2240. The backing
and
material shall be removed prior to testing and may be accom-
5.1.15 Other requirements.
plished by any suitable method.
7.2 Modulus at 10 % Elongation—When tested in accor-
6. Materials and Manufacture
dance with Test Method D412 at a rate of 6 in. (152.4
6.1 Homogeneous Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The
mm)/min, using a 1 in. (25.4 mm) by 5 in. (127 mm) gage
product shall consist of a wear layer and backing. The surface
length rectangular specimen, the modulus shall not be less than
coloring or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entire
300 psi (2.07 MPa). For molded pattern rubber sheet floor
thickness of the wear layer. The backing shall be fibrous or
covering, the raised pattern shall be removed by any suitable
foamed rubber and thoroughly bonded to the wear layer so as
method. Prior to testing, the backing material shall be removed
not to delaminate under normal use.
and may be accomplished by any suitable method.
6.2 Heterogeneous (Layered) Rubber Sheet Floor
7.3 Static Load Limit—When tested in accordance withTest
Covering—The product shall consist of a wear layer, interme-
Method F970, with an applied load of 250 lb (113.4 kg), the
diate layer(s), and a backing. The surface coloring or mottling
residual indentation shall not be greater than 0.005 in. (0.127
shall be uniform throughout the entire thickness of the wear
mm).
layer, but need not extend through the intermediate layer(s).
7.4 Resistance to Chemicals—When tested in accordance
The backing shall be fibrous or foamed rubber.The wear layer,
with Test Method F925, the rubber sheet floor covering shall
intermediate layer(s) and backing shall be thoroughly bonded
have no more than a slight change in surface dulling, surface
so as not to delaminate under normal use.
attack, or staining when exposed to the flowing chemicals:
6.3 Wear Layer:
7.4.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),
6.3.1 The polymeric binder of the wear layer shall satisfy
7.4.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),
the definition of rubber in Terminology D1566, and have been
7.4.3 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),
vulcanized, as defined in Terminology D1566 (under
7.4.4 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % HCl),
vulcanization), such that it becomes thermoset as defined in
7.4.5 Sulfuric acid solution (5 % H SO ),
2 4
Terminology D883. The wear layer made from this compound
7.4.6 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH OH),
shall be resistant to neutral pH cleaners.
7.4.7 Household bleach solution (5.25 % NaOCl),
6.3.2 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of
NOTE 3—These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be
0.040 in. (1.0 mm) when measured in accordance with Test
found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary
Method F410.
compounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the
6.3.3 Theappearanceoftherubbersheetfloorcoveringafter
flooring for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specific
removing0.020in.(0.51mm)ofthewearlayerthickness,shall
chemical, this additional requirement should become part of the procure-
ment document, (see 5.1.8).
compare favorably in appearance with the sheet flooring’s
NOTE 4—Since standard SBR rubber flooring is not recoommended for
original appearance. The removal of the wear
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Designation: F1860 − 12 F1860 − 14
Standard Specification for
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.
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:
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:
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
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 May 1, 2012Nov. 1, 2014. Published May 2012December 2014. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20102012 as
F1860-10.-12. DOI: 10.1520/F1860-12.10.1520/F1860-14.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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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 (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 AANSI/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 Homogeneous Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The product shall consist of a wear layer and backing. The surface coloring
or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entire thickness of the wear layer. The backing shall be fibrous or foamed rubber and
thoroughly bonded to the wear layer so as not to delaminate under normal use.
6.2 Heterogeneous (Layered) Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The product shall consist of a wear layer, intermediate layer(s),
and a backing. The surface coloring or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entire thickness of the wear layer, but need not
extend through the intermediate layer(s). The backing shall be fibrous or foamed rubber. The wear layer, intermediate layer(s) and
backing shall be thoroughly bonded so as not to delaminate under normal use.
6.3 Wear Layer:
6.3.1 The polymeric binder of the wear layer 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 wear layer made from this compound shall be resistant to neutral pH cleaners.
6.3.2 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of 0.040 in. (1.0 mm) when measured in accordance with Test Method
F410.
6.3.3 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 sheet flooring’s original appearance. The removal of the wear layer may be
accomplished by any suitable method.
6.3.4 The wear layer may have a smooth, embossed, or molded pattern surface.
6.4 Intermediate Layers—The layer(s) may consist of, but not be limited to, rubber, foamed rubber, or other materials, which
are intended to improve the performance characteristics of the product.
6.5 Backings—The composition of the backings shall be fibrous or foamed rubber and may contain other ingredients provided
the resultant backing is suitable for installation on floors above-, on-, or below-grade when installed according to manufacturer’s
installation recommendations.
6.6 Color, Pattern, and Wearing 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.
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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. The backing material shall be removed prior to testing and may be accomplished by any
suitable method.
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. Prior to testing, the
backing material shall be removed and may be accomplished 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 flowing 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),
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 solution (5.25 % NaOCl),
NOTE 3—These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be found in domes
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