1、Designation: F 2034 03e1Standard Specification forSheet Linoleum Floor Covering1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2034; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in pare
2、ntheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.e1NOTEDefinitions of drying room film, linoleum cement, and rosin were removed from Section 3 in October 2005 since theyare defined in Terminology F141.1. Scope
3、1.1 This specification covers sheet linoleum floor covering.1.2 Three types of linoleum floor covering are covered (seeSection 4). These floor coverings are intended for use incommercial, light commercial, and residential buildings basedon serviceability characteristics. General information and per-
4、formance characteristics, which determine serviceability andrecommended use, are included in this specification.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard; the values in parentheses are provided forinformation only.1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains onl
5、y to thetest methods portion, Section 11, of this specification. Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and to determine the applicab
6、ility of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:F 137 Test Methods for Flexibility of Resilient FlooringMaterials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus2F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings2F 150 Test Method for Electrical Resistance of Conductive
7、and Static Dissipative Resilient Flooring2F 386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient FlooringMaterials Having Flat Surfaces2F 410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of ResilientFloor Covering by Optical Measurement2F 710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors and otherMonolithic Floors to Receiv
8、e Resilient Flooring2F 925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooring2F 970 Test Method for Static Load Limit2F 1482 Guide to Wood Underlayment and Preparation ofthe Surface to Receive Resilient Flooring2F 1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resil-ient Flooring by Colo
9、r Change2F 1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-ient Flooring by Color Change2F 1516 Practice for Sealing Seams of Resilient FlooringProducts by the Heat Weld Method22.2 European Norms:EN 670 Identification and Composition of LinoleumDetermination of Cement and Ash Residue32.3 Ame
10、rican National Standard:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables forInspection by Attributes43. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions, refer to Terminology F 141.4. Classification4.1 The floor coverings shall be of the following types:Type I Linoleum sheet with backingType II Static
11、dissipative linoleum sheet with backingType III Linoleum sheet with special backing5. Ordering Information5.1 Linoleum sheet shall be ordered by type, class, thick-ness, and other characteristics important to the purchaser forthe intended use.5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification.5.1.2
12、 Type, class, and pattern number.5.1.3 Quantity in square yards (square metres).5.1.4 Thickness required (see Section 8).5.1.5 Sampling if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQCZ1.4, level S-1, as noted in Table 1.5.1.6 Packing requirement if other than specified (see Sec-tion 14).1This specification
13、is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 onResilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of F06.80 on Specifica-tions.Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2003. Published November 2003. Originallyapproved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F 203401.2Annual Book of A
14、STM Standards, Vol 15.04.3Available from CEN European Committee for StandardizationCentral Sec-retariat: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050, Brussels.4Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42ndSt., 13thFloor, New York, NY 10036.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO
15、 Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5.1.7 Marking required if other than specified (see Section14).5.1.8 For specific chemical resistance (see 11.3).5.1.9 Other requirements.6. Material6.1 Wear SurfaceThe wear surface is the portion abovethe fibrous or suitable backing/bedding
16、 layer or base coat. Thewear surface should have a minimum thickness of 0.04 in. (1mm).6.1.1 Type I / Type II / Type IIIFor all types, the wearsurface of the linoleum shall consist of a homogeneous mixtureof linseed oil or vegetable drying oils, or both; rosin, woodflour, or cork flour, or a combina
17、tion thereof; color pigments;and inorganic filler. For Type II, the linoleum shall haveincorporated into the wearing surface additives, which willgive the linoleum electrostatic discharge controlling properties.6.2 Backings:6.2.1 JuteThe jute backing shall be firmly bonded to andpartially embedded i
18、n the linoleum mix.6.2.2 Special BackingIn some cases a special backing isadded such as cork, polyolefin, or other suitable backing.6.3 CompositionThe minimum amount of linoleum ce-ment shall be 30 % when tested in accordance with EuropeanNorm 670.7. Performance Requirements7.1 Linoleum sheet floor
19、covering shall meet the require-ments in Table 1.8. Dimensions8.1 Linoleum sheet flooring is available in standard widthsof 79 in. (2 m) and typical lengths of 65 ft (20 m) to 105 ft (32m). Other widths and lengths may be available.8.2 Linoleum sheet is available in standard thicknesses of0.080 in.
20、(2.0 mm), 0.100 in. (2.5 mm), 0.125 in. (3.2 mm), and0.160 in. (4.0 mm). Other gages may be available.9. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance9.1 Materials furnished under this specification shall be anacceptable match to an approved sample(s) in pattern, color,and surface appearance. The product shall
21、 be free of defectsthat would adversely affect performance or appearance.9.2 Drying Room FilmThis will disappear when thelinoleum is exposed to either natural or artificial light to give astable color in service. It may reappear or not disappear inareas not exposed to light.10. Sampling10.1 Sampling
22、 for testing physical characteristics listed inTable 2 shall be done in accordance with the provisions setforth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall bespecial inspection level S-1 as noted in Table I, and theacceptance quality level (AQL) shall be 6.5 defects perhundred units as noted in Ta
23、ble II-A, or as specified in 10.2.10.2 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listedshall be done in accordance with provisions set forth inANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall be specialinspection level S-1 as noted in Table I, and the acceptancequality level (AQL) shall be 6.5 defects
24、 per hundred units asnoted in Table II, or as specified in 10.1.11. Test Methods11.1 Overall ThicknessThe overall thickness when mea-sured shall be determined in accordance with Test MethodF 386 except that the presser foot shall exert a total force of 16 0.1 oz (28.3 6 2.8 g) on the specimen. The t
25、hickness of thesample should be the average of the measurements on the threespecimens taken 12 in. (305 mm) in from each edge and thecenter of the sample.11.2 Static LoadResidual indentation shall be determinedin accordance with Test Method F 970, except a load of 150 lb(67.5 kg) shall be applied.11
26、.3 Resistance to ChemicalsThe chemical resistance oflinoleum sheet flooring shall be determined in accordance withTest Method F 925 when exposed to the following chemicals:White vinegar (5 % acetic acid)Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol)White mineral oil (medicinal grade)Hydrochloric acid (5 %
27、 HCl)Sulfuric acid (5 % H2SO4)Household ammonia solution (5 % NH4OH)Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl)Disinfectant phenol type (5 % active phenol)Kerosene (K1)Olive oil (light)Unleaded gasoline (regular grade)TABLE 1 Performance RequirementsProperty Requirement Test Method ReferenceThickness Average ov
28、erall thickness shall bethe nominal thickness with atolerance of 6 0.006 in. (0.15 mm)ASTM F 386 11.1Static load Residual indentation shall notexceed 0.005 in. (0.12 mm), testedwith a load of 150 lb (67.5 kg)ASTM F 970 11.2Resistance tochemicalsNo more than a slight change insurface dulling, surface
29、 attack, orstainingASTM F 925 11.3Resistance to heat DE not more than 8.0 ASTM F 1514 11.4Resistance to light DE not more than 8.0 ASTM F 1515 11.5Flexibility The wear surface will not crack orbreak when bent face out (seeTable 2)ASTM F 137 11.6Static dissipation(Type II)Surface to ground resistance
30、 inthe range of 1.0 3 106to 1.0 3109V tested at 100 or 500 VASTM F 150 11.7Wear surface Wear surface shall be a minimumthickness of 0.04 in. (1 mm)ASTM F 410 11.8TABLE 2 Physical CharacteristicsMaterial thickness Mandrel Diameter0.080 in. (2.0 mm) 1.2 in. (30 mm)0.100 in. (2.5 mm) 1.6 in. (40 mm)0.1
31、25 in. (3.2 mm) 2.0 in. (50 mm)0.160 in. (4.0 mm) 2.4 in. (60 mm)F203403e12NOTE 1These chemicals are representative of those likely to be foundin domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary com-pounds contain one or more of these chemicals. Should the flooring for anunusual applica
32、tion need to be resistant to a specific chemical, thisadditional requirement should become part of the procurement document.11.4 Resistance to HeatThe resistance of the linoleumsheet flooring to color change from exposure to an elevatedtemperature of 158F (70C), over a specified time of 7 days,shall
33、 be determined in accordance with Test Method F 1514.Remove drying room film (stove yellowing) by exposing thesample to a Xenon-Arc light source for a minimum of 24 hbefore measuring initial color.11.5 Resistance to LightThe resistance of the linoleumsheet flooring to color change from exposure to l
34、ight, simulatedby a properly fitted Xenon-Arc radiant energy source, over aspecified time of 200 h, shall be determined in accordance withTest Method F 1515. Remove drying room film (stove yellow-ing) by exposing the sample to a Xenon-Arc light source for aminimum of 24 h before measuring initial co
35、lor.11.6 FlexibilityThe flexibility shall be such that the wearsurface will not crack or break when bent face out over thespecified diameter mandrel.11.7 Static DissipationThe static dissipative properties ofType II linoleum sheet flooring shall be determined in accor-dance with Test Method F 150 wh
36、en tested at 100 or 500 V,surface to ground.11.8 Wear SurfaceThe thickness of the wear surface shallbe determined in accordance with Test Method F 410. Theminimum thickness of the wear surface/topcoat shall be 0.04in. (1 mm).12. Inspection12.1 Sampling for inspection of the sheet linoleum floorcover
37、ing for defects that would adversely affect performance(9.1) shall be done in accordance with the provisions set forthin ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall be Level 1 asnoted in Table I and the acceptance quality level (AQL) shallbe 6.5 defects per hundred units as noted in Table II-A or sha
38、llbe specified in 12.2.12.2 Inspection of the linoleum floor covering for defectsthat would adversely affect performance (Section 7) shall beagreed upon by the purchaser and the manufacturer as part ofthe procurement documents or shall be as specified in 5.1.13. Certification13.1 When specified in t
39、he purchase order or contract, amanufacturers certification shall be furnished to the purchaserthat the material was manufactured, sampled, tested, inspectedand packaged in accordance with this specification and hasbeen found to meet the requirements.14. Packaging, Packing and Marking14.1 The linole
40、um floor covering shall be packaged andmarked in accordance with normal commercial practice andpacked to ensure acceptance by common carrier and to provideproduct protection against damage during normal shipping,handling, and storage.14.2 When product sample sets, sample set cover cards, andmarketin
41、g and technical literature reference this specification,the complete product classification information relative to thisspecification shall be included.15. Keywords15.1 drying room film; jute; linoleum; linoleum cement;rosin; sheet flooring; static dissipativeAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. AD
42、DITIONAL INFORMATIONX1.1 The following sources can be consulted for additionalinformation:ASTM Standards: Practice F 710, Guide F 1482, and Practice F 1516 (whenrecommended)Other Sources: EN 548 Linoleum Floor CoveringsASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights
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