ASTM F3008-13(2020)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Cork Floor Tile
Standard Specification for Cork Floor Tile
ABSTRACT
This specification defines the requirements for the compound and physical characteristics of cork floor coverings made from agglomerated composition cork supplied in tile form, to be used with a factory finish or an in situ finish, or both. Cork floor tile covered by this specification shall have a smooth surface and be classified as Class I (Types A and B) and Class II (Types A and B). The standard covers information in the invitation to bid or purchase order, materials and manufacture, physical properties, performance requirements, workmanship, finish and appearance, sampling for testing physical characteristics, inspection, certification, product marking, and packaging and package marking.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements for the compound and physical characteristics of cork floor tile. This standard specifies the requirements for cork floor coverings made from agglomerated composition cork supplied in tile form, which are designed to be used with a factory finish or an in situ finish, or both.
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, 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.
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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: F3008 −13 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Specification for
Cork Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3008; 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 F970 Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of
Floor Coverings after Static Loading
1.1 This specification covers requirements for the com-
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
pound and physical characteristics of cork floor tile. This
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
standard specifies the requirements for cork floor coverings
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
made from agglomerated composition cork supplied in tile
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
form, which are designed to be used with a factory finish or an
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
in situ finish, or both.
and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Expo-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
sure to Heat
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
2.2 European Standards:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
EN 672 Resilient floor coverings - Determination of appar-
and are not considered standard.
ent density of agglomerated cork
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
EN 434 Resilient floor coverings - Determination of dimen-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
sional stability and curling after exposure to heat
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2.3 ISO Standards:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
ISO 4918 Resilient textile, and laminate floor coverings –
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Castor Chair Test
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
ISO 24338 Laminate floor coverings – Determination of
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
abrasion resistance
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
2.4 ANSI/ASQC Standard:
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ANSI/ASQC XZ1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Inspection by Attributes
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
2.1 ASTM Standards:
standard, see Terminology F141.
F137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Ma-
3.2 agglomerated cork—productobtainedfromtheblending
terials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
of cork granules with the addition of a binder. The percentage
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
of cork, by weight, shall be >90 %.
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
terials Having Flat Surfaces
4. Classification
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive
4.1 Class—Type: cork floor tile covered by this specifica-
Resilient Flooring
tion shall have a smooth surface and be classified as follows:
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
4.1.1 Class I—Homogeneous Cork Tile (6.1)
Flooring
4.1.1.1 Type A—Unfinished (specify details of staining or
site finishing, or both)
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
4.1.1.2 Type B—Factory finished (specify per manufactur-
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
er’s product information)
on Specifications.
4.1.2 Class II—Heterogeneous Cork Tile (6.2)
Current edition approved June 1, 2020. Published June 2020. Originally
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approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F3008–13 . DOI:
10.1520/F3008-13R20.
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F3008 − 13 (2020)
4.1.2.1 Type A—Unfinished (specify details of staining or 8. Performance Requirements
site finishing, or both)
8.1 Castor Chair Test—WhentestedinaccordancewithISO
4.1.2.2 Type B—Factory finished (specify per manufactur-
4918after20000cycles,forcommercialuse,nodisturbanceto
er’s product information)
the surface other than slight change in appearance and no
delamination shall occur.
5. Ordering Information
8.2 Static Load Resistance—When tested in accordance
5.1 Purchaser shall state whether this specification is to be
with Test Method F970, with an applied load of 250 lb (113.4
used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and include
kg), the residual indentation shall not be greater than 0.005 in.
the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
(0.127 mm).
order:
8.3 Residual Indentation—When tested in accordance with
5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification.
Test Method F1914, under 30-lb (13-kg) load, 0.25-in. (6.35-
5.1.2 Class, type, pattern, and wearing surface (Section 4).
mm) flat foot and 10 min indentation, the average residual
5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square metres, or cartons.
indentationattheendof60-minrecoveryshallnotexceed8%,
5.1.4 Size required.
and the maximum residual indentation of any single specimen
5.1.5 Thickness required.
shall not exceed 10 %.
5.1.6 Resistance to chemicals (8.6).
8.4 Dimensional Stability—When tested in accordance with
5.1.7 Lot information; if other than as specified in ANSI/
Test Method F2199, the tile shall not change in linear dimen-
ASQC Z1.4 (11.1).
sion more than 0.020 in./linear ft (0.51 mm/305 mm).
5.1.8 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (Sec-
tion 14).
8.5 Abrasion Resistance—When tested per the method de-
5.1.9 Palletizing, if required.
scribed in ISO 24338–Method A, cork floor tile shall pass at
5.1.10 Marking required, if other than specified (Section
≥4000 revolutions for commercial use.
13).
8.6 Resistance to Chemicals—The chemical resistance of
5.1.11 Other requirements.
cork floor tile shall be determined in accordance with Test
Method F925. The cork floor tile shall have no more than a
6. Materials and Manufacture
slight change in surface dulling, surface attack, or staining
6.1 Class I—Homogeneous Cork Tile – Homogeneous cork
when exposed to the following chemicals:
tile shall be of uniform structure and composition throughout,
8.6.1 White Vinegar (5 % acetic acid).
consisting of cork granules thoroughly and uniformly bonded
8.6.2 Rubbing Alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol).
together.
8.6.3 White mineral oil (medicinal grade).
8.6.4 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH OH).
6.2 Class II—Heterogeneous CorkTile –The pattern of this 4
8.6.5 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl).
tilecomprisesaveneerlayerofcorkandabaselayerconsisting
8.6.6 Disinfectant – phenol type (5 % active phenol).
of cork granules thoroughly and uniformly bonded together.
NOTE 1—These chemicals are representative of those most likely to be
The pattern of this tile need not extend throughout the entire
found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary
thickness of the tile.
compounds contain one or more of thes
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