ASTM F1860-04(2009)e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing
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 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: F1860 – 04 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
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.
´ 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 having a rubber wear layer with backing. Products may
F970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
also contain intermediate layers.
F1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resil-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
ient Flooring by Color Change
and are not considered standard.
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
ient Flooring by Color Change
the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: This
2.3 ANSI Standards:
standard does not purport to address all the safety concerns, if
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Inspection by Attributes
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
3. Terminology
tions prior to use.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
2. Referenced Documents standard, see Terminology F141.
2.1 The following documents if the issue in effect on the
4. Classification
dateofthematerialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationto
4.1 Rubber sheet floor covering covered by this specifica-
the extent referenced herein:
2 tion shall conform to the following types:
2.2 ASTM Standards:
4.1.1 Type I—Homogeneous rubber sheet floor covering
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-
with backing:
plastic Elastomers—Tension
4.1.1.1 Fibrous backing, and
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
4.1.1.2 Foamed rubber backing.
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
4.1.2 Type II—Layered rubber sheet floor covering with
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer
backing:
Hardness
4.1.2.1 Fibrous backing, and
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
4.1.2.2 Foamed rubber backing.
F387 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Resilient
4.2 The above may have either smooth, embossed, or
Floor Covering With Foam Layer
molded pattern surfaces.
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
4.3 These products shall not contain asbestos.
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Purchasers shall state whether this specification is to be
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
used, select the preferred options permitted herein and include
on Specifications.
the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2009.PublishedJuly2009.Originallyapproved
order:
in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1860 – 04. DOI: 10.1520/
F1860-04R09E01.
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5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification, 6.5 Backings—The composition of the backings shall be
5.1.2 Type, color, and surface (see Section 4 and Section 6), fibrous or foamed rubber and may contain other ingredients
5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square yards, or square provided the resultant backing is suitable for installation on
metres, floors above-, on-, or below-grade when installed according to
5.1.4 Thickness required. (see 8.3), manufacturer’s installation recommendations.
5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern flooring is speci- 6.6 Color, Pattern, and Wearing Surface—The color, pat-
fied (see 8.1),
tern, and wear layer surface, as applicable, shall be as specified
5.1.6 Width required (see 8.4), in the contract or order (see 5.1).
5.1.7 Length required (see 8.5),
NOTE 1—The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in
5.1.8 Resistance to chemicals, (see 7.4),
individual manufacturer’s current catalogs. As manufactured, colors may
5.1.9 Lot information, if other than as specified in AANSI/
vary somewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.
ASQC Z1.4. (see 10.1 and 11.1),
NOTE 2—Where color match is a concern, samples from the manufac-
5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC
turer shall be obtained to verify color acceptability.
Z1.4 (see 10.1 and 11.1),
5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certification of 7. Performance Requirements
compliance is required (see 12.1),
7.1 Hardness—The rubber sheet floor covering shall have a
5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (see
durometer hardness of not less than 85 (Shore, Type A) when
14.1),
tested in accordance with Test Method D2240. The backing
5.1.13 Palletization, if required,
material shall be removed prior to testing and may be accom-
5.1.14 Marking required, if other than specified (see 13.1),
plished by any suitable method.
and
7.2 Modulus at 10 % Elongation—When tested in accor-
5.1.15 Other requirements.
dance with Test Method D412 at a rate of 6 in. (152.4
mm)/min, using a 1 in. (25.4 mm) by 5 in. (127 mm) gage
6. Materials and Manufacture
length rectangular specimen, the modulus shall not be less than
6.1 Homogeneous Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The
300 psi (2.07 MPa). For molded pattern rubber sheet floor
product shall consist of a wear layer and backing. The surface
covering, the raised pattern shall be removed by any suitable
coloring or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entire
method. Prior to testing, the backing material shall be removed
thickness of the wear layer. The backing shall be fibrous or
and may be accomplished by any suitable method.
foamed rubber and thoroughly bonded to the wear layer so as
7.3 Static Load Limit—WhentestedinaccordancewithTest
not to delaminate under normal use.
Method F970, with an applied load of 250 lb (113.4 kg), the
6.2 Layered Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The product
residual indentation shall not be greater than 0.005 in. (0.127
shall consist of a wear layer, intermediate layer(s), and a
mm).
backing. The surface coloring or mottling shall be uniform
7.4 Resistance to Chemicals—When tested in accordance
throughout the entire thickness of the wear layer, but need not
with Test Method F925, the rubber sheet floor covering shall
extend through the intermediate layer(s). The backing shall be
have no more than a slight change in surface dulling, surface
fibrous or foamed rubber.The wear layer, intermediate layer(s)
attack, or staining when exposed to the flowing chemicals:
andbackingshallbethoroughlybondedsoasnottodelaminate
7.4.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),
under normal use.
7.4.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),
6.3 Wear Layer:
7.4.3 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),
6.3.1 The polymeric binder of the wear layer shall satisfy
7.4.4 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % HCl),
the definition of rubber in Terminology D1566, and have been
vulcanized, as defined in Terminology D1566 (under vulcani- 7.4.5 Sulfuric acid solution (5 % H SO ),
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zation), such that it becomes thermoset as defined in Termi- 7.4.6 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH OH),
nology D883. The wear layer made from this compound shall
7.4.7 Household bleach solution (5.25 % NaOCl),
be resistant to neutral pH cleaners.
NOTE 3—These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be
6.3.2 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of
found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary
0.040 in. (1.0 mm) when measured in accordance with Test
compounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the
Method F410.
flooring for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specific
6.3.3 Theappearanceoftherubbersheetfloorcoveringafter
chemical, this additional requirement should become part of th
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Designation:F1860–03 Designation: F 1860 – 04 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1860; 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
having a rubber wear layer with backing. Products may also contain intermediate layers.
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 if 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 - Durometer Hardness
F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F 387 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Resilient Floor Covering With Foam Layer
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 Standards:
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 aprpoved in 2002 as F 1860–00.
Current edition approved May 1, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 1860 – 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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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 with backing:
4.1.1.1 Fibrous backing, and
4.1.1.2 Foamed rubber backing.
4.1.2 Type II—Layered rubber sheet floor covering with backing:
4.1.2.1 Fibrous backing, and
4.1.2.2 Foamed rubber backing.
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 8.3),
5.1.5 Overall thickness, if molded pattern 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 Z1.4-1993.AANSI/ASQC Z1.4. (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 Homogeneous Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The product shall consist of a wear layer and backing. The surface coloring
or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entire thickness of the wear layer. The backing shall be fibrous or foamed rubber and
thoroughly bonded to the wear layer so as not to delaminate under normal use.
6.2 Layered Rubber Sheet Floor Covering—The product shall consist of a wear layer, intermediate layer(s), and a backing.The
surface coloring or mottling shall be uniform throughout the entire thickness of the wear layer, but need not extend through the
intermediate layer(s). The backing shall be fibrous or foamed rubber. The wear layer, intermediate layer(s) and backing shall be
thoroughly bonded so as not to delaminate under normal use.
6.3 Wear Layer:
6.3.1 The polymeric binder of the wear layer 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 wear layer made from this compound shall be resistant to neutral pH cleaners.
6.3.2 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of 0.040 in. (1.0 mm) when measured in accordance with Test Method
F 410.
6.3.3 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 sheet flooring’s original appearance. The removal of the wear layer may be
accomplished by any suitable method.
6.3.4 The wear layer may have a smooth, embossed, or molded pattern surface.
6.4 Intermediate Layers—The layer(s) may consist of, but not be limited to, rubber, foamed rubber, or other materials, which
are intended to improve the performance characteristics of the product.
6.5 Backings—The composition of the backings shall be fibrous or foamed rubber and may contain other ingredients provided
the resultant backing is suitable for installation on floors above-, on-, or below-grade when installed according to manufacturer’s
installation recommendations.
6.6 Color, Pattern, and Wearing 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.
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7. Performance Requirements
7.1 Hardness—Therubbersheetfloorcoveringshallhaveadurometerhardnessofnotlessthan85(Shore,TypeA)whentested
in accordance with Test Method D 2240. The backing material shall be removed prior to testing and may be accomplished by any
suitable method.
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. Prior to testing, the
backing material shall be removed and may be accomplished 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(0.127 m
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