Standard Specification for Heterogeneous Polyurethane Tile or Plank Flooring

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1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the compound and physical characteristics of heterogeneous polyurethane tile or plank flooring that is printed or otherwise decorated to achieve a pattern or visual and protected by a clear wear layer.  
1.2 This specification covers heterogeneous polyurethane tile or plank flooring that shall be composed of binder, fillers, and pigments. The binder shall consist of one or more resins of polyurethane, polyurethane copolymers or other suitable or any desirable combination. Other suitable polymeric resins may be incorporated as part of the binder, provided the polyurethane portion of the binder is greater than 60 % in the base layer.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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Designation: F3404 − 23
Standard Specification for
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Heterogeneous Polyurethane Tile or Plank Flooring
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3404; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the com-
terials Having Flat Surfaces
pound and physical characteristics of heterogeneous polyure-
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
thane tile or plank flooring that is printed or otherwise
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
decorated to achieve a pattern or visual and protected by a clear
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
wear layer.
Flooring
1.2 This specification covers heterogeneous polyurethane
F970 Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of
tile or plank flooring that shall be composed of binder, fillers,
Floor Coverings after Static Loading
and pigments. The binder shall consist of one or more resins of
F1410 Test Method for Measuring Maximum Functional
polyurethane, polyurethane copolymers or other suitable or any
Wet Volume of Utility Vacuum Cleaners
desirable combination. Other suitable polymeric resins may be
F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient
incorporated as part of the binder, provided the polyurethane
Flooring by Color Change
portion of the binder is greater than 60 % in the base layer.
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
ient Flooring by Color Change
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
Floor Tile by Dial Gauge Method
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Expo-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
sure to Heat
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
F2421 Test Method for Measurement of Resilient Floor
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Plank by Dial Gauge
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
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dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 2.2 ISO Standard:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the ISO 4918 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings —
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- Castor chair test
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mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
2.3 ANSI Standard:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
spection by Attributes
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 3. Terminology
F137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Ma-
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of other terms used in this
terials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
standard, see Terminology F141.
3.1.1 polyurethane, n—a polymer composed of organic
units joined by carbamate (urethane) links. Polyurethanes can
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
be thermosetting (duroplastic) or thermoplastic polymers.
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
on Specifications.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2023. Published January 2023. Originally
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approved in 2021. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as D8062 – 21 . DOI:
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10.1520/F3404-23. Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO
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F3404 − 23
4. Classification 6.1.1 The flooring wear layer consists
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Designation: F3404 − 21 F3404 − 23
Standard Specification for
1
Heterogeneous Polyurethane Tile or Plank Flooring
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3404; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Thickness, product in Table 1 was updated editorially to match the overall thickness description in 9.1 in Febru-
ary 2022.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the compound and physical characteristics of heterogeneous polyurethane tile
or plank flooring that is printed or otherwise decorated to achieve a pattern or visual and protected by a clear wear layer.
1.2 This specification covers heterogeneous polyurethane tile or plank flooring that shall be composed of binder, fillers, and
pigments. The binder shall consist of one or more resins of polyurethane, polyurethane copolymers or other suitable or any
desirable combination. Other suitable polymeric resins may be incorporated as part of the binder, provided the polyurethane portion
of the binder is greater than 60 % in the base layer.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
F970 Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of Floor Coverings after Static Loading
F1410 Test Method for Measuring Maximum Functional Wet Volume of Utility Vacuum Cleaners
F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80 on
Specifications.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2021Jan. 1, 2023. Published January 2022January 2023. Originally approved in 2021. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as
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D8062 – 21 . DOI: 10.1520/F3404-21E01.10.1520/F3404-23.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F3404 − 23
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gauge Method
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Exposure to Heat
F2421 Test Method for Measurement of Resilient Floor Plank by Dial Gauge
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 4918 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings — Castor chair test
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2.3 ANSI Standard:
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of other terms used in this standard, see Terminology F141.
3.1.1 polyurethane, n—a polymer composed of organic units joined by carbamate (urethane) links. Polyurethanes c
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