ASTM F1859-14e1

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 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:F1859 −14
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.
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ε NOTE—Reference to Test Method F1515 in Table 1 was removed editorially in April 2016.
1. Scope Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the com-
Resilient Flooring
pound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor cov-
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
ering without backing.
Flooring
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F970 Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Floor Coverings after Static Loading
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel
and are not considered standard.
Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: This
Flooring by Color Change
standard does not purport to address all the safety concerns, if F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
ient Flooring by Color Change
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
2.3 ANSI Standard:
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
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tions prior to use.
spection by Attributes
2. Referenced Documents
3. Terminology
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
dateofthematerialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationto
standard, see Terminology F141.
the extent referenced herein:
4. Classification
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
4.1 Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this specifica-
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas-
tion shall conform to the following types:
tic Elastomers—Tension
4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous rubber sheet floor covering,
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
4.1.2 Type II—Heterogeneous (Layered) rubber sheet floor
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
covering.
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
ness
4.2 The above may have either smooth, embossed, or
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
molded pattern surfaces.
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
4.3 These products shall not contain asbestos.
terials Having Flat Surfaces
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Purchasers shall state whether this specification is to be
used, select the preferred options permitted herein and include
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
on Specifications.
order:
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 F1859-12. DOI:
5.1.2 Type, color, and surface (see Section 4 and Section 6),
10.1520/F1859-14E01.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square yards, or square 7.2 Modulus at 10 % Elongation—When tested in accor-
metres, dance with Test Method D412 at a rate of 6 in. (152.4
5.1.4 Thickness required. (see Section 8), mm)/min, using a 1 in. (25.4 mm) by 5 in. (127 mm) gage
5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern sheet flooring is length rectangular specimen, the modulus shall not be less than
specified (see 8.1), 300 psi (2.07 MPa). For molded pattern rubber sheet floor
5.1.6 Width required (see 8.4), covering, the raised pattern shall be removed by any suitable
5.1.7 Length
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Designation: F1859 − 14 F1859 − 14
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.
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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
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 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 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
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 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 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,
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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 Nov. 1, 2014. Published December 2014. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1859-12. DOI:
10.1520/F1859-14.
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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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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 (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 4 and Section 6),
5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square yards, or square metres,
5.1.4 Thickness required. (see Section 8),
5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern sheet 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 spe
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