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

This European Standard applies to laminates less than 2 mm thick produced by using an high
pressure process, 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 European
Standard also specifies requirements for the properties of the various types of laminates
covered by this classification system.
High-pressure decorative laminates are characterised 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.
EN 438-2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this European Standard. EN 438-4, EN 438-5,
EN 438-6, EN 438-7, EN 438-8 and EN 438-9 are reserved for special types of HPL materials.

Dekorative Hochdruck-Schichtpressstoffplatten (HPL) - Platten auf Basis härtbarer Harze (Schichtpressstoffe) - Teil 3: Klassifizierung und Spezifikationen für Schichtpressstoffe mit einer Dicke kleiner als 2 mm, vorgesehen zum Verkleben auf ein Trägermaterial

Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Schichtpressstoffe mit einer Dicke kleiner als 2 mm, die durch ein Hoch-druck¬verfahren hergestellt werden und in der Regel zum Verkleben auf ein Trägermaterial vorgesehen sind, und legt ein Klassifizierungssystem für dekorative Hochdruck Schichtpressstoffplatten (HPL), ein-schließlich Ma¬terialien mit speziellen Eigenschaften wie Nachformbarkeit oder vorgegebenes Brand¬ver-halten, ent¬sprechend ihrer Beanspruchbarkeit und den hauptsächlich empfohlenen Anwendungsgebieten fest. Diese Euro¬päische Norm legt außerdem die Anforderungen an die Eigenschaften der ver¬schiedenen Schicht¬¬press¬stoffarten, bezogen auf dieses Klassifizierungssystem, fest.
Die dekorativen Hochdruck Schichtpressstoffplatten sind charakterisiert durch Qualität, Dauer¬ge¬brauchs-tauglichkeit und Beanspruchbarkeit. HPL Platten sind in einer Vielzahl von Farben, Mustern und Ober-flächenstrukturen verfügbar; sie sind widerstandsfähig gegen Abrieb, Verkratzen, Stoß, Feuchte, Hitze und Flecken¬bildung, besitzen gute hygienische und antistatische Eigenschaften und sind leicht zu reinigen und zu pflegen.
In EN 438 2 sind die für diese Europäischen Norm zutreffenden Prüfverfahren festgelegt. EN 438 4, EN 438 5, EN 438 6, prEN 438 7, EN 438 8 und EN 438 9 sind für besondere Typen von HPL Materialien vorgesehen.

Stratifiés décoratifs haute pression (HPL) - Plaques à base de résines thermodurcissables (communément appelées stratifiés) - Partie 3: Classification et spécifications des stratifiés d'épaisseur inférieure à 2 mm destinés à être collés sur des supports

La présente Norme européenne s’applique aux stratifiés d’épaisseur inférieure à 2 mm produits par un procédé haute pression, destinés à être collés sur des supports pour constituer des panneaux composites HPL et établit un système de classification pour les stratifiés décoratifs haute pression selon leur performance et les principaux domaines d'application préconisés, y compris pour des matériaux ayant des caractéristiques particulières, par exemple aptitude au postformage ou réaction au feu définie. La présente Norme européenne spécifie également les exigences relatives aux caractéristiques des divers types de stratifié faisant l’objet de cette classification.
Les stratifiés décoratifs haute pression se caractérisent par leurs qualités, leur durabilité et leur performance fonctionnelle. Les stratifiés HPL sont disponibles dans une grande diversité de couleurs, motifs et finitions de surface ; ils sont résistants à l'usure, à la rayure, au choc, à l'humidité, à la chaleur et aux taches et possèdent de bonnes caractéristiques hygiéniques et anti-statiques, tout en étant faciles à nettoyer et à entretenir.
L’EN 438 2, prescrit les méthodes d’essai correspondant à la présente Norme européenne. Les EN 438-4, EN 438-5, EN 438-6, EN 438-7, EN 438-8 et EN 438-9 traitent de types particuliers de stratifiés HPL.

Dekorativni visokotlačni laminati (HPL) - Plošče na osnovi duromernih smol - 3. del: Razvrstitev in specifikacije za manj kot 2 mm debele laminate, namenjene za vezavo na nosilne materiale

Ta evropski standard se uporablja za laminate z debelino manj kot 2 mm, ki so izdelani z visokotlačnim postopkom in običajno namenjeni za vezavo na nosilne materiale za proizvodnjo vezanih plošč iz dekorativnih visokotlačnih laminatov, ter določa sistem razvrstitve za dekorativne visokotlačne laminate v skladu z njihovo učinkovitostjo in glavnimi priporočenimi področji uporabe, vključno z materiali s posebnimi lastnostmi, kot je oblikovalnost ali določen odziv na ogenj. Ta evropski standard določa tudi zahteve za lastnosti različnih vrst laminatov, ki jih vključuje ta sistem razvrstitve.
Za dekorativne visokotlačne laminate so značilne kakovostne, trajnostne in funkcionalne lastnosti. Dekorativne visokotlačne laminatne plošče so na voljo v številnih barvah ter s številnimi vzorci in premazi, odporne so na vodo, praske, udarce, toploto in madeže ter imajo dobre higienske in antistatične lastnosti, zaradi česar so preproste za čiščenje in vzdrževanje. EN 438-2 določa preskusne metode, ustrezne za ta standard. EN 438-4, EN 438-5, EN 438-6, EN 438-7, EN 438-8 in EN 438-9 se uporabljajo le za posebne vrste materialov za dekorativne visokotlačne laminate.

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Start Date
02-Mar-2016
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07-May-2016
Completion Date
04-Mar-2016

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Dekorative Hochdruck-Schichtpressstoffplatten (HPL) - Platten auf Basis härtbarer Harze (Schichtpressstoffe) - Teil 3: Klassifizierung und Spezifikationen für Schichtpressstoffe mit einer Dicke kleiner als 2 mm, vorgesehen zum Verkleben auf ein TrägermaterialStratifiés décoratifs haute pression (HPL) - Plaques à base de résines thermodurcissables (communément appelées stratifiés) - Partie 3: Classification et spécifications des stratifiés d'épaisseur inférieure à 2 mm destinés à être collés sur des supportsHigh-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) - Part 3: Classification and specifications for laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for bonding to supporting substrates83.140.20Laminated sheetsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 438-3:2016SIST EN 438-3:2016en,fr,de01-april-2016SIST EN 438-3:2016SLOVENSKI
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EN 438-3:2016 (E) 2 Contents Page European foreword . 3 1 Scope . 4 2 Normative references . 4 3 Terms and definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 4 3.1 Terms and definitions .4 3.2 Symbols .5 4 Material types . 5 5 Requirements . 5 5.1 General .5 5.2 Numerical classification system .5 5.3 Alphabetical classification system .6 5.4 Nomenclature .7 6 Requirements . 8 6.1 Compliance .8 6.2 Inspection requirements .8 6.2.1 General .8 6.2.2 Colour and pattern .8 6.2.3 Surface finish .8 6.2.4 Reverse side .8 6.2.5 Visual inspection .8 6.3 Dimensional tolerance requirements.9 6.4 Test requirements . 10 6.4.1 General requirements . 10 6.4.2 Additional requirements for Type P laminates . 12 6.4.3 Requirements for reaction to fire . 12 6.5 Supplemental properties . 12 Annex A (informative)
Addendum to sub-clause 6.4.3, relating to fire performance . 14 Bibliography . 16
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EN 438-3:2016 (E) 3 European foreword This document (EN 438-3:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 “Plastics”, the secretariat of which is held by NBN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2016, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 2016. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 438-3:2005. EN 438, High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates), consists of the following parts: — 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: Compact laminate and HPL composite panels for internal and external wall and ceiling finishes — Part 8: Classification and specifications for design laminates — Part 9: Classification and specifications for alternative core laminates According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 438-3:2016



EN 438-3:2016 (E) 4 1 Scope This European Standard applies to laminates less than 2 mm thick produced by using an high pressure process, 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 European Standard also specifies requirements for the properties of the various types of laminates covered by this classification system. High-pressure decorative laminates are characterised 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. EN 438-2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this European Standard. EN 438-4, EN 438-5, EN 438-6, EN 438-7, EN 438-8 and EN 438-9 are reserved for special types of HPL materials. 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. EN 438-2:2016, High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) — Part 2: Determination of properties EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests EN 13722, Furniture — Assessment of the surface gloss EN 61340-4-1, Electrostatics — Part 4-1: Standard test methods for specific applications — Electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors (IEC 61340-4-1) EN ISO 1183-1, Plastics — Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics — Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method (ISO 1183-1) EN ISO 11664-2, Colorimetry — Part 2: CIE standard illuminants (ISO 11664-2) 3 Terms and definitions, symbols and abbreviations 3.1 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1.1 high-pressure decorative laminate(s) HPL sheet(s) consisting of decorative surface layer(s) and core layers bonded together by an high pressure process Note 1 to entry: Typical values for the high pressure process are a temperature of
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EN 438-3:2016 (E) 5 3.1.2 surface layer upper decorative layer consisting in one or more sheets of fibrous material (usually paper) impregnated with aminoplastic thermosetting resins (usually melamine based resins) Note 1 to entry: The back of the sheet(s) is made suitable for adhesive bonding to a substrate. 3.1.3 core layer fibrous material (usually paper) impregnated with thermosetting resins (usually phenolic based resins) 3.2 Symbols For the purposes of this document, the following symbol applies. t nominal thickness 4 Material types The material types are: Type S - Standard grade decorative laminates. Type P - Postformable decorative laminates; similar to type S but can also be formed at elevated temperature. 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 A). 5 Requirements 5.1 General Two different HPL classification systems are commonly used in Europe, 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. SIST EN 438-3:2016



EN 438-3:2016 (E) 6 Table 1 — Numerical classification Initial Point (revs) First Index Number - Wear Resistance a 2 3 4
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t w Scratch Resistance (Rating) Third Index Number - Scratch Resistance a 2 3 4 2 3 4 a Index numbers 2, 3, and 4 are specified to maintain consistency with EN 438:1991. Index number 1 represents a lower quality level that applies only for HPL Type VG (Table 2) with smooth finishes. 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) or V (vertical grade) G (general purpose) or D (heavy duty) S (standard grade) or P (postformable grade) or F (flame-retardant grade) Table 3 compares the alternative classification systems and shows
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