ISO 4586-3:2015

High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL, HPDL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) — Part 3: Classification and specifications for laminates less than 2 mm thick and intended for bonding to supporting substrates

ISO 4586‑3:2015 applies to laminates less than 2 mm thick normally intended for bonding to supporting substrates to produce HPL composite panels and establishes a classification system for high-pressure decorative laminates according to their performance and main recommended fields of application, including materials with special characteristics, for example formability or defined reaction to fire. ISO 4586‑3:2015 also specifies requirements for the properties of the various types of laminates covered by this classification system.

Stratifiés décoratifs haute pression (HPL, HPDL) — Plaques à base de résines thermodurcissables (communément appelées stratifiés) — Partie 3: Classification et spécifications des stratifiés d'épaisseur moins de 2 mm d'épaisseur et destiné pour le collage de support

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 27-Oct-2015
• Withdrawal Date: 27-Oct-2015
• ICS: 83.140.20 - Laminated sheets
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 61/SC 11 - Products
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 61/SC 11/WG 2 - Decorative laminates and solid surfacing materials
• Current Stage: 9599 - Withdrawal of International Standard
• Completion Date: 02-Jul-2018

Relations

• Revised: ISO 4586-3:2018 - High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL, HPDL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) — Part 3: Classification and specifications for laminates less than 2 mm thick and intended for bonding to supporting substrates
• Effective Date: 24-Dec-2016
• Consolidated By: ISO 21572:2019 - Foodstuffs — Molecular biomarker analysis — Immunochemical methods for the detection and quantification of proteins
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022
• Revises: ISO 4586-1:2004 - High-pressure decorative laminates — Sheets made from thermosetting resins — Part 1: Classification and specifications
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 4586-3
First edition
2015-11-01
High-pressure decorative laminates
(HPL, HPDL) — Sheets based on
thermosetting resins (Usually called
Laminates) —
Part 3:
Classification and specifications for
laminates less than 2 mm thick and
intended for bonding to supporting
substrates
Stratifiés décoratifs haute pression (HPL, HPDL) — Plaques à base de
résines thermodurcissables (communément appelées stratifiés) —
Partie 3: Classification et spécifications des stratifiés d’épaisseur
moins de 2 mm d’épaisseur et destiné pour le collage de support
Reference number
ISO 4586-3:2015(E)
©
ISO 2015

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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Material types . 2
5 Requirements . 2
5.1 General . 2
5.2 Numerical classification system . 2
5.3 Alphabetical classification system . 3
5.4 Nomenclature. 4
6 Requirements . 4
6.1 Compliance . 4
6.2 Inspection requirements . 4
6.2.1 General. 4
6.2.2 Colour and pattern . 5
6.2.3 Surface finish . 5
6.2.4 Reverse side . 5
6.2.5 Visual inspection . 5
6.3 Dimensional tolerance requirements . 5
6.4 Test requirements . 6
6.4.1 General requirements . 6
6.4.2 Additional requirements for Type P laminates . 8
6.4.3 Notes on requirements for reaction to fire (see Annex B) . 9
Annex A (informative) Addendum to Table 5 relating to Test Method 29: Scratch Resistance .10
Annex B (informative) Addendum to 6.4.3, relating to fire performance .11
Annex C (informative) Addendum relating to electrostatic properties .13
Bibliography .14
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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 4586-3:2015 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 4586-3:2015(E)
High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL, HPDL) — Sheets
based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) —
Part 3:
Classification and specifications for laminates less than 2
mm thick and intended for bonding to supporting substrates
1 Scope
This part of ISO 4586 applies to laminates less than 2 mm thick normally intended for bonding to
supporting substrates to produce HPL composite panels and establishes a classification system for
high-pressure decorative laminates according to their performance and main recommended fields
of application, including materials with special characteristics, for example formability or defined
reaction to fire. This part of ISO 4586 also specifies requirements for the properties of the various
types of laminates covered by this classification system.
High-pressure decorative laminates are characterized by their qualities, durability and functional
performance. HPL sheets are available in a wide variety of colours, patterns and surface finishes; they
are resistant to wear, scratching, impact, moisture, heat and staining; and possess good hygienic and
anti-static properties, being easy to clean and maintain.
ISO 4586-2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this part of ISO 4586. ISO 4586-4 through
ISO 4586-8 are reserved for special types of HPL materials.
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 clauses 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 4586-2, High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL, HPDL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins
(Usually called Laminates) — Part 2: Determination of properties
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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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
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
3
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 4586-3 to 4586-8.
4 Material types
4.1 Type S - Standard grade decorative laminates.
4.2 Type P - Postformable decorative laminates, similar to type S but can also be formed at
elevated temperature.
4.3 Type F - Decorative laminates with improved fire retardance, similar to types S or P but also
meeting special requirements of specified fire tests which may vary according to the application (e.g.
construction, marine, transport) and the country of use (see 6.4.3 and Annex B).
5 Requirements
5.1 General
Two different HPL classification systems are commonly used and both have been included in this
document as alternatives.
5.2 Numerical classification system
In this system the classification of a letter denoting material type (see Clause 4) followed by three
index numbers showing the levels of performance for wear resistance, impact resistance and scratch
resistance respectively.
Table 1 shows the performance levels corresponding to the index numbers.
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Table 1 — Numerical classification
Initial point(revs) First index number – Wear resistance
Wear value (revs) 2 3 4
≥ 50 ≥ 150 ≥ 350
≥ 150 ≥ 350 ≥ 1000
Second index number – Impact resistance
Small diameter ball (N) 2 3 4
≥ 15 ≥ 20 ≥ 25
Scratch resistance (Rating) Third index number – Scratch resistance
2 3 4
2 3 4
NOTE Index numbers 2, 3, and 4 are specified to maintain consistency with ISO 4586. Index number 1 represents a lower
quality level that does not apply to HPL as defined by the scope of this part of ISO 4586.
5.3 Alphabetical classification system
This system uses three letters to classify laminates as shown in Table 2.
Table 2 — Alphabetical classification
First letter Second letter Third letter
H (Horizontal grade) G (General purpose) S (Standard grade)
or V (Vertical grade) or D (Heavy duty) or P (Postformable grade)
or F (Flame-retardant grade)
Table 3 compares the alternative classification systems and shows how different HPL products relate to
some typical applications. The list of typical applications shown for each category is for guidance only
and is not intended to be comprehensive.
Table 3 — Classification system and typical applications
Performance Material Numerical Classification Equivalent Examples of typical
category type alphabetical applications
Index numbers
classification
Wear resist- Impact re- Scratch re-
ance sistance sistance
HDS (Horizontal Countertops, insti-
Very high resist- Heavy Duty Stand- tutional applications
ance to surface ard), (prisons, military, bar-
wear racks, etc.)
HDF (Horizon-
Very high resist- t al Heav y Dut y
S, F or P 4 4 4
ance to impact Flame-retardant),
or
Very high resist-
ance to scratch- HDP (Horizontal
ing Heavy Duty Post-
forming)
NOTE Combinations of wear, impact and scratch resistance index numbers other than those shown in Table 3 are possible
and can be specified using the numerical classification system. In such cases properties other than wear resistance, impact
resistance and scratch resistance shall meet the requirements specified for type VG in Table 5.
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Table 3 (continued)
Performance Material Numerical Classification Equivalent Examples of typical
category type alphabetical applications
Index numbers
classification
Wear resist- Impact re- Scratch re-
ance sistance sistance
HGS (Horizontal Kitchen and office work
General purpose surfaces, restaurant and
High resistance Standard), hotel tables, doors and
to surface wear wall coverings in public
HGF (Horizontal
areas, interior walls of
High resistance General purpose
S, F or P 3 3 3 public transport vehi-
to impact Flame-retardant),
cles
or
High resistance
to scratching HGP (Horizontal
General purpose
Postforming)
Medium resist- VGS (Vertical Gen- Front panels for kitchen,
ance to surf
...