ISO 4586-6:2015
(Main)High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL, HPDL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) — Part 6: Classification and specifications for exterior-grade compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater
High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL, HPDL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) — Part 6: Classification and specifications for exterior-grade compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater
ISO 4586-6:2015 applies to Exterior-grade Compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater. It specifies requirements for standard and flame-retardant laminates intended for use under outdoor weather conditions such as direct sunlight rain and frost. Two levels of performance are specified; one for moderate exterior conditions, and the other for severe exterior conditions. Laminates complying with ISO 4586‑6:2015 are referred to as Exterior-grade Compact laminates, and are characterized by their high tensile strength, high impact resistance, thermal shock resistance, and resistance to weather and corrosion.
Stratifiés décoratifs haute pression (HPL, HPDL) — Plaques à base de résines thermodurcissables (communément appelées stratifiés) — Partie 6: Classification et spécifications des stratifiés compacts pour usage en extérieur d'épaisseur égale ou supérieure à 2 mm
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 4586-6
First edition
2015-11-01
High-pressure decorative laminates
(HPL, HPDL) — Sheets based on
thermosetting resins (Usually called
Laminates) —
Part 6:
Classification and specifications for
exterior-grade compact laminates of
thickness 2 mm and greater
Stratifiés décoratifs haute pression (HPL, HPDL) — Plaques à base de
résines thermodurcissables (communément appelées stratifiés) —
Partie 6: Classification et spécifications des stratifiés compacts pour
usage en extérieur d’épaisseur égale ou supérieure à 2 mm
Reference number
ISO 4586-6:2015(E)
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ISO 2015
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ISO 4586-6:2015(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Material types and classification system. 2
5 Requirements . 2
5.1 Compliance . 2
5.2 Inspection requirements . 2
5.2.1 General. 2
5.2.2 Colour and pattern . 3
5.2.3 Surface finish . 3
5.2.4 Visual inspection . 3
5.3 Dimensional tolerance requirements . 4
5.4 Test requirements . 4
5.4.1 Physical property requirements . 4
5.4.2 Weather resistance requirements. 6
5.4.3 Notes on requirements for reaction to fire (see Annex A) . 7
Annex A (informative) Addendum to 5.4.3, relating to fire performance . 8
Annex B (informative) Assessment of conformity .10
Bibliography .11
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ISO 4586-6:2015(E)
Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 61, Plastics, Subcommittee SC 11, Products.
This first edition of ISO 4586-6:2015 cancels and replaces (ISO 4586-1:2004), which has been
technically revised.
ISO 4586 consists of the following parts, under the general title Plastics — High-Pressure Decorative
Laminates (HPL, HPDL) — Sheets based on Thermosetting Resins (Usually called Laminates):
— Part 1: Introduction and general Information
— Part 2: Determination of properties
— Part 3: Classification and specifications for laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for bonding to
supporting substrates
— Part 4: Classification and specifications for compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater
— Part 5: Classification and specifications for flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for
bonding to supporting substrates
— Part 6: Classification and specifications for exterior-grade compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and
greater
— Part 7: Classification and specifications for design laminates
— Part 8: Classification and specifications for alternative core laminates
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 4586-6:2015(E)
High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL, HPDL) — Sheets
based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) —
Part 6:
Classification and specifications for exterior-grade
compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater
1 Scope
This part of ISO 4586 applies to Exterior-grade Compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater. It
specifies requirements for standard and flame-retardant laminates intended for use under outdoor
weather conditions such as direct sunlight rain and frost. Two levels of performance are specified; one
for moderate exterior conditions, and the other for severe exterior conditions. Laminates complying
with this part of ISO 4586 are referred to as Exterior-grade Compact laminates, and are characterized
by their high tensile strength, high impact resistance, thermal shock resistance, and resistance to
weather and corrosion. They are available in a variety of decorative colours, with high resistance to
colour change and aging in outdoor applications. When they are self-supporting Exterior-grade Compact
laminates are ready for installation, and only require cutting to size, drilling, etc. to suit the application.
ISO 4586-2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this part of ISO 4586.
In an effort to harmonize ISO 4586 with other High-Pressure Decorative Laminate standards, multiple
methods may be published that demonstrate similar properties. In these instances, the same test
method title is given and is annotated as either “Method A” or “Method B”. This is the case in the
following tests: Edge Squareness - 8/9, Dry Heat – 17/18 Dimensional Stability at Elevated Temperatures
- 19/20, Dimensional Stability at Ambient Temperature - 21/22, Staining - 30/31, Lightfastness - 32/33,
Cigarette Burns - 36/37, Formability - 38/39, and Blistering - 40/41. In these instances, either method
may be utilized in testing. Compliance to both methods is not required. While these tests are similar
they are by no means identical and results of one method do not necessarily correspond to the results
of the accompanying test. In these situations, consult the documentation in specific sections of ISO 4586
for performance requirements. Each specific method has performance requirements particular to that
method for individual grades of high-pressure decorative laminate.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 178, Plastics — Determination of flexural properties
ISO 527-2, Plastics — Determination of tensile properties — Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and
extrusion plastics
ISO 1183-1, Plastics — Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics — Part 1: Immersion
method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method
ISO 4586-2, High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually
called Laminates) — Part 2: Determination of properties
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply
3.1
High-Pressure Decorative Laminate(s)
HPL
HPDL
sheet(s) consisting of layers of cellulosic fibrous material (normally paper) impregnated with
thermosetting resins and bonded together by the high pressure process described below
Note 1 to entry: The back of the sheet(s) is made suitable for adhesive bonding to a substrate.
3.2
High-Pressure Process
simultaneous application of heat (temperature ≥ 120°C) and high specific pressure (≥ 5 MPa), to provide
flowing and subsequent curing of the thermosetting resins to obtain a homogeneous non-porous
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material with increased density (≥ 1,35 g/cm ), and with the required surface finish
Note 1 to entry: This is a general definition of high-pressure decorative laminate(s). More specific product
definitions can be found in ISO 4586-3 to ISO 4586-7.
4 Material types and classification system
Exterior-grade Compact laminates are defined using the three letter classification system shown in
Table 1.
Table 1 — Classification system
First letter Second letter Third letter
E (Exterior grade) G (Moderate use) S (Standard grade)
or D (Severe use) or F (Flame-retardant
grade)
For example an Exterior-grade flame-retardant HPL for severe outdoor conditions is specified as
HPL/ISO 4586-6/EDF.
Laminate grades EGS and EGF are intended for moderate outdoor conditions, for example applications
involving medium term exposure to average levels of sunlight and weathering.
Laminate grades EDS and EDF are intended for severe outdoor conditions, for example applications
involving long term exposure to strong sunlight and weather.
5 Requirements
5.1 Compliance
Exterior-grade Compact laminate types EGS, EGF, EDS and EDF shall meet all appropriate requirements
specified in 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4. This applies to both full-size sheets and cu
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