ASTM F1860-21

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

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F1860 −21
Standard Specification for
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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 F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F387 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Resilient
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the com-
Floor Covering With Foam Layer
pound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor cov-
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
ering having a rubber wear layer with backing. Products may
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
also contain intermediate layers.
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Resilient Flooring
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Flooring
and are not considered standard.
F970 Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
Floor Coverings after Static Loading
the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: This F1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
Flooring by Color Change
environmental practices and determine the applicability of 2.3 ANSI Standards:
regulatory limitations prior to use.
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
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1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- spection by Attributes
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3. Terminology
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
standard, see Terminology F141.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Classification
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 Types—Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this
specification shall conform to the following types:
2.1 The following documents if the issue in effect on the
4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous
dateofthematerialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationto
4.1.2 Type II—Heterogeneous
the extent referenced herein:
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4.2 Grades—Rubber sheet floor covering shall be one of the
2.2 ASTM Standards:
following grades:
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas-
4.2.1 Grade 1—Fibrous backing
tic Elastomers—Tension
4.2.2 Grade 2—Foamed rubber backing
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
4.3 The above may have either smooth, embossed, or
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
molded pattern surfaces.
ness
4.4 These products shall not contain asbestos.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on 5. Ordering Information
ResilientFloorCoveringsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF06.80on
5.1 Purchasers shall state whether this specification is to be
Specifications.
used, select the preferred options permitted herein and include
Current edition approved July 1, 2021. Published August 2021. Originally
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approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F1860-14 . DOI:
the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
10.1520/F1860-21.
order:
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification, 6.4 Intermediate Layers—The layer(s) may consist of, but
not be limited to, rubber, foamed rubber, or other materials,
5.1.2 Type, color, and surface (see Section 4 and Section 6),
which are intended to improve the performance characteristics
5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square yards, or square
of the product.
meters,
6.5 Backings—The co
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Designation: F1860 − 14 F1860 − 21
Standard Specification for
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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.
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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 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 of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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 if 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
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 Measuring Recovery Properties of Floor Coverings after Static Loading
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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 Nov. 1, 2014July 1, 2021. Published December 2014August 2021. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20122014
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as F1860-12.-14 . DOI: 10.1520/F1860-14E01.10.1520/F1860-21.
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F1860 − 21
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:
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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 Types—Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this specification shall conform to the following types:
4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous
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 invitati
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