ISO/TC 61/SC 11/WG 2 - Decorative laminates and solid surfacing materials

This document 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. ISO 4586‑2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this document.

This document is applicable to high-pressure decorative laminates (HPL, HPDL) as defined in Clause 3. This document gives an overview of the ISO 4586 series, and provides guidance in the selection and application of test methods and specifications contained in ISO 4586‑2 to ISO 4586‑8.

This document applies to laminates intended for interior use with a design effect surface having a phenolic based core and a decorative surface, not covered by ISO 4586‑3 through ISO 4586‑6 and ISO 4586‑8. Three surface material types (metal, wood veneer, and pearlescent décor) are defined in this document. ISO 4586‑2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this document.

This document specifies performance requirements for high-pressure decorative laminates (HPL, HPDL) intended for interior use that have core compositions not covered by ISO 4586‑1 through ISO 4586‑7. The core composition types (coloured core and metal reinforced core) are defined in this document. ISO 4586‑2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this document.

This document specifies performance requirements for compact laminate (defined in Clause 4) of thickness 2 mm or greater intended for interior use. ISO 4586‑2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this document.

This document specifies the methods of test for determination of the properties of high-pressure decorative laminates (HPL, HPDL) as defined in Clause 3. These methods are primarily intended for testing the sheets specified from ISO 4586‑3 to ISO 4586‑8. The precision of the test methods specified in Clauses 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 39, and 40 is not known because interlaboratory data are not available. When interlaboratory data are obtained, precision statements will be added to the test methods at the following revision. As all the other test methods have an end point determination based on subjective judgement, it is not meaningful to make a statement of precision in these cases.

This document applies to high-pressure laminates (HPL) 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 document also specifies requirements for the properties of the various types of laminates covered by this classification system. ISO 4586‑2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this document. ISO 4586‑4 through ISO 4586‑8 are reserved for other types of HPL materials.

This document applies to five classes of flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for bonding to supporting substrates, to produce high-pressure decorative laminates (HPL, HPDL) flooring elements. For laminate floor covering applications they meet the surface property requirements specified in EN 13329[2]. The requirements in this document apply only to the high-pressure laminate, and additional properties are intended to be specified in order to define the functional performance of the finished flooring product. ISO 4586‑2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this document.

ISO 19712-1:2008 establishes a classification system for solid surfacing materials according to their performance. ISO 19712-1:2008 also specifies property requirements for the various types of solid surfacing materials covered by this classification. Requirements are specified for the types that are most generally used, but additional types may be added as required. The specified limit values apply to the most commonly used types of material, but within each classification it may be possible to obtain variants having much higher performance values. These materials are characterized by their homogeneous appearance, renewable surfaces and inconspicuous seams. They are generally classified as solid surface sheets (designed for horizontal, vertical, wet and dry applications) and solid surface shapes (including, but not limited to, kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, vanity tops, showers, tubs and spas). The important properties of solid surfacing materials are water resistance, thermal shock resistance, heat resistance, impact resistance, stain and chemical resistance, cigarette burn resistance, colour stability, hardness, bacterial and fungal resistance, cleanability, hygiene, seamability and renewability.

ISO 19712-2:2007 specifies the methods of test for determination of the properties of solid surfacing materials in the form of sheets. These methods are primarily intended for testing the materials specified in ISO 19712‑1.

ISO 19712-3:2007 specifies the methods of test for determination of the properties of solid surfacing materials in the form of shaped products. These methods are primarily intended for testing the materials specified in ISO 19712‑1.

ISO 13894-2:2005 describes the general properties of composite elements surfaced, and possibly edged, with high-pressure decorative laminate (HPDL). The composite elements specified consist of HPDL sheet material adhesively bonded to one or both sides of a wood-based substrate, and are intended for normal interior use. Requirements for special applications, e.g. where the product is subjected to extreme conditions of heat or moisture, are not specified.

This part of ISO 13894 specifies the methods of test for determination of the properties of composite elements surfaced, and possibly edged, with high-pressure decorative laminate (HPDL) as defined in clause 3.

ISO 4586-5:2015 applies to five classes of flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for bonding to supporting substrates, to produce HPL (HPDL) flooring elements.

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.

ISO 4586-7:2015 applies to laminates intended for interior use with a design effect surface having a phenolic based core and a decorative surface, not covered by ISO 4586‑3 through ISO 4586‑6 and ISO 4586‑8. Three surface material types (metal, wood veneer, and pearlescent décor) are defined in ISO 4586:2015.

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.

ISO 4586-8:2015 specifies performance requirements for high-pressure decorative laminates (HPL, HPDL) intended for interior use that have core compositions not covered by ISO 4586‑1 through ISO 4586‑7. The core composition types (coloured core and metal reinforced core) are defined in ISO 4586-8:2015.

ISO 4586-2:2015 specifies the methods of test for determination of the properties of High-Pressure Decorative Laminates (HPL, HPDL). These methods are primarily intended for testing the sheets specified from ISO 4586‑3 to ISO 4586‑8.

ISO 4586-1:2015 gives an overview of the standard, and provides guidance in the selection and application of test methods and specifications contained in ISO 4586‑2 to ISO 4586‑8.

ISO 4586-4:2015 specifies performance requirements for two types of compact laminate of thickness 2 mm or greater intended for interior use.

ISO 4586-2:2004 specifies methods of test for determination of the properties of high-pressure decorative laminated sheets.

ISO 4586-1:2004 establishes a classification system for high-pressure decorative laminated sheets according to their performance and main recommended fields of application, including materials with special characteristics, for example postformability or defined reaction to fire. It also specifies requirements on the properties of the various types of laminate covered by this classification. These materials are characterized by their decorative surfaces, which are relatively hard and resistant to wear, scratching, impact, boiling water, domestic stains and moderate heat. They are intended for interior applications as follows: thin single-faced laminates usually less than 2 mm thick, for bonding to a substrate; compact laminates, single- or double-faced, approximately 2 mm to 5 mm thick, which need to be rigidly supported without necessarily being bonded to a substrate; compact laminates, self-supporting, double-faced, usually thicker than 5 mm, the thickness of which will be selected according to application and panel dimensions.