ASTM F2982-13
(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 −13
Standard Specification for
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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 ient Flooring by Color Change
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
1.1 This specification covers polyester composition floor
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
tile for use in commercial, light commercial or residential
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
flooring applications. The tile may be either smooth or em-
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
bossed.
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
2.3 Other Standards:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables
and are not considered standard.
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for Inspection by Attributes
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 For definitions refer to Terminology F141.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is to
2. Referenced Documents
be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
include the following information in the invitation to bid and
dateofmaterialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationtothe
purchase order:
extent referenced herein:
4.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
4.1.2 Color and pattern,
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings 4.1.3 Quantity in square feet or cartons,
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
4.1.4 Thickness required, (see 8.1),
terials Having Flat Surfaces 4.1.5 Size required (see 8.2),
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient 4.1.6 Lot formation if other than as specified in ANSI/
Flooring
ASQC Z1.4–1993 (see Sections 10 and 11),
F970 Test Method for Static Load Limit 4.1.7 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC
F1066 Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
Z1.4–1993 (see Sections 10 and 11),
F1265 Test Method for Resistance to Impact for Resilient 4.1.8 Packing requirements if other than as specified (see
Floor Tile
14.1),
F1304 Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile 4.1.9 Palletization, if required (agreed upon between the
F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
manufacturer and the purchaser),
Flooring by Color Change 4.1.10 Marking, if other than specified (agreed upon be-
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
tween the manufacturer and the purchaser), (see 13.1), and
4.1.11 Other requirements (agreed upon between the manu-
facturer and the purchaser).
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80 on
5. Materials and Manufacture
Specifications.
Current edition approved May 1, 2013. Published June 2013. Originally
5.1 Materials—The tile shall be composed of binder, fillers,
approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2982 – 12. DOI:
and pigments.
10.1520/F2982-13.
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5.1.1 The binder shall consist of one or more resins of floor tile shall have no more than a slight change in surface
polyester. dulling, surface attack, or staining when exposed to the
following chemicals:
5.1.1.1 The polyester resin may be thermoplastic or thermo-
set. 7.3.1.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),
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),
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Designation: F2982 − 12 F2982 − 13
Standard Specification for
1
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
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced herein:
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
D6866 Test Methods for Determining the Biobased Content of Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous Samples Using Radiocarbon Analysis
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
F970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
F1066 Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
F1265 Test Method for Resistance to Impact for Resilient Floor Tile
F1304 Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
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
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat
2.3 Other Standards:
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ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
2.4 Guides:
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Federal Trade Commission - Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, 16 CFR 260.7 (e)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 biobased content, n—the amount of biobased carbon in the material or product as a percent of the weight (mass) of the
total organic carbon in the product. D6866
3.1 For additional definitions refer to Terminology F141.
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This test method 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 Nov. 15, 2012May 1, 2013. Published December 2012June 2013. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2982
– 12. DOI: 10.1520/F2982-12.10.1520/F2982-13.
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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.
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4. Ordering Information
4.1 The purchaser 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 and purchase order:
4.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
4.1.2 Color and pattern,
4.1.3 Quantity in square feet or cartons,
4.1.4 Thickness required, (see 8.1),
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 1110 and 1211),
4.1.7 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993 (see Sections 1110 and 1211),
4.1.8 Packing requirements if other than as specified (see 15.114.1),
4.1.9 Palletization, if required (agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser
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