ASTM F1859-04(2009)e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
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.
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Designation: F1859 – 04 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
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.
´ NOTE—Removed the year/date from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 editorially in May 2009.
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 without backing.
F970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resil-
and are not considered standard.
ient Flooring by Color Change
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: This
ient Flooring by Color Change
standard does not purport to address all the safety concerns, if
2.3 ANSI Standard:
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
Inspection by Attributes
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
standard, see Terminology F141.
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
dateofthematerialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationto
4. Classification
the extent referenced herein:
2 4.1 Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this specifica-
2.2 ASTM Standards:
tion shall conform to the following types:
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-
4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous rubber sheet floor covering,
plastic Elastomers—Tension
and
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
4.1.2 Type II—Layered rubber sheet floor covering.
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
4.2 The above may have either smooth, embossed, or
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer
molded pattern surfaces.
Hardness
4.3 These products shall not contain asbestos.
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring
5. Ordering Information
Materials Having Flat Surfaces
5.1 Purchasers shall state whether this specification is to be
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
used, select the preferred options permitted herein and include
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
order:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
5.1.2 Type, color, and surface (see Section 4 and Section 6),
on Specifications.
5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square yards, or square
CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2009.PublishedJuly2009.Originallyapproved
in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1859 – 04. DOI: 10.1520/ metres,
F1859-04R09E01.
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5.1.4 Thickness required. (see Section 8), 300 psi (2.07 MPa). For molded pattern rubber sheet floor
5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern sheet flooring is covering, the raised pattern shall be removed by any suitable
specified (see 8.1), method.
5.1.6 Width required (see 8.4), 7.3 Static Load Limit—WhentestedinaccordancewithTest
5.1.7 Length required (see 8.5), Method F970, with an applied load of 250 lb (113.4 kg), the
5.1.8 Resistance to chemicals, (see 7.4), residual indentation shall not be greater than 0.005 in. (0.127
5.1.9 Lot information, if other than as specified in ANSI/ mm).
ASQC Z1.4 (see 10.1 and 11.1), 7.4 Resistance to Chemicals—When tested in accordance
5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC with Test Method F925, the rubber sheet floor covering shall
Z1.4 (see 10.1 and 11.1), have no more than a slight change in surface dulling, surface
5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certification of attack, or staining when exposed to the following chemicals:
compliance is required (see 12.1), 7.4.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),
5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (see 7.4.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),
14.1), 7.4.3 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),
5.1.13 Palletization, if required, 7.4.4 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % HCl),
5.1.14 Marking required, if other than specified (see 13.1), 7.4.5 Sulfuric acid solution (5 % H SO ),
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and 7.4.6 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH OH),
5.1.15 Other requirements. 7.4.7 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),
NOTE 3—These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be
6. Materials and Manufacture
found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary
6.1 Material—The polymeric binder of the rubber sheet
compounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the
floor covering shall satisfy the definition of rubber in Termi-
flooring for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specific
nology D1566, and have been vulcanized, as defined in
chemical, this additional requirement should become part of the procure-
Terminology D1566 (under vulcanization), such that it be- ment document (see 5.1.8).
NOTE 4—Since standard SBR rubber flooring is not recommended for
comes thermoset as defined in Terminology D883. The rubber
installation where the product will be exposed to animal fats, vegetable
sheet flooring made from this compound shall be resistant to
oils, and petroleum-based reagents, mineral oil, olive oil, kerosene, and
neutral pH cleaners.
gasoline have been removed from the standard chemical list to eliminate
6.2 Color, Pattern, and Wear Layer Surface—The color,
any confusion regarding product selection.
pattern, and wear layer surface, as applicable, shall be as
7.5 Resistance to Heat—When tested in accordance to Test
specified in the contract or order (see 5.1).
Method F1514, the color change of the rubber sheet floor
NOTE 1—The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in
covering shall have an average DE not greater than 8.0 after
individual manufacturer’s current catalogs. As manufactured, colors may
seven days exposure to 158°F (70°C).
vary somewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.
7.6 Resistance to Light—When tested in accordance to Test
NOTE 2—Where color match is a concern, samples from the manufac-
Method F1515, the color change of the rubber sheet floor
turer shall be obtained to verify color acceptability.
covering shall have an average DE not greater than to 8.0 after
6.3 Homogeneous Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The sur-
300 h of exposure to light, simulated by a properly fitted
facecoloringormottlingshallbeuniformthroughouttheentire
xenon-arc radiant energy source.
thickness of the rubber sheet floor covering.
6.4 Layered Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The surface
8. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
coloring or mottling need not extend through the entire
8.1 Overall Thickness—Molded pattern rubber sheet floor
thickness of the rubber sheet floor covering, but must extend
covering shall be measured for overall thickness at the thickest
throughout the entire thickness of the wear layer.
cross-sectional area of the flooring. The thickness of the
6.4.1 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of
molded pattern shall be uniform throughout the flooring.
0.040 in. (1.0 mm) when measured in
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Designation:F1859–03 Designation: F 1859 – 04 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1859; 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.
´ NOTE—Removed the year/date from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 editorially in May 2009.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the compound and physical characteristics of rubber sheet floor covering
without backing.
1.2Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegardedasthestandard.TheSIunitsgiveninparenthesesareforinformation
only.
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:
2.2 ASTM Standards:
D 412 Test Method for Rubber Properties in Tension Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic ElastomersTen-
sion
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D 1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property– PropertyDurometer Hardness
F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F 386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F 410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
F 710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors and Other Monolithic Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
F 925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
F 970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
F 1482 Guide for Wood Underlayment Products Available for Use Under Resilient Flooring Practice for Installation and
Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
F 1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change
F 1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change
2.3 ANSI Standard:
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993ANSI/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 F 141.
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 March 10, 2003. Published May 2003. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as F 1859–00.
Current edition approved May 1, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 1859 – 04.
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vol 09.01.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
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. 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, and
4.1.2 Type II—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 specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993Z1.4 (see 10.1 and 11.1),
5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993Z1.4 (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 Material—The polymeric binder of the rubber sheet floor covering shall satisfy the definition of rubber in Terminology
D 1566, and have been vulcanized, as defined in Terminology D 1566 (under vulcanization), such that it becomes thermoset as
defined in Terminology D 883. The rubber sheet flooring made from this compound shall be resistant to neutral pH cleaners.
6.2 Color, Pattern, and Wear Layer 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.
6.3 Homogeneous Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The surface coloring or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entire
thickness of the rubber sheet floor covering.
6.4 Layered Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The surface coloring or mottling need not extend through the entire thickness of
the rubber sheet floor covering, but must extend throughout the entire thickness of the wear layer.
6.4.1 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of 0.040 in. (1.0 mm) when measured in accordance with Test Method
F 410.
6.4.2 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 rubber sheet flooring’s original appearance. The removal of the wear layer may be
accomplished by any suitable method.
7. Performance Requirements
7.1 Hardness—Therubbersheetfloorcoveringshallhaveadurometerhardnessofnotlessthan85(Shore,TypeA)whentested
in accordance with Test Method D 2240.
7.2 Modulus at 10 % Elongation —When tested in accordance withTest Method D 412 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.
7.3 Static Load Limit—When tested in accordance with Test Method F 970, with an applied load of 125250 lb (56.7(113.4 kg),
the residual indentation shall not be greater than 0.0030.005 in. (0.076 mm) (0.127 mm).
7.4 Resistance to Chemicals—When tested in accordance with Test Method F 925, the rubber sheet floor covering shall have
no more than a slight change in surface dulling, surface attack, or staining when exposed to the following 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),
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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 (5.25 % NaOCl),
NOTE 3—These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary
compounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the flooring for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specific chemical, this
additional requirement should become part
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