ASTM F1066-99

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Designation: F 1066 – 99
Standard Specification for
Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1066; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope Fed. Std. No. 501a, Method 6211
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables
1.1 This specification covers vinyl composition tile (VCT)
for Inspection by Attributes
with either smooth or embossed surfaces for flooring applica-
tion.
3. Classification
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1 The vinyl composition floor tile covered by this speci-
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
fication shall be non-asbestos formulated and classified as
information only.
follows: Class 1 for solid tile, Class 2 for through pattern tile,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
and Class 3 for surface pattern tile. These may have either
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
smooth or embossed wearing surfaces.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4. Ordering Information
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is to
be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and
2. Referenced Documents
include the following information in the invitation to bid and
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
purchase order:
date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the
4.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
extent referenced herein:
4.1.2 Class, color, pattern, and wearing surface, (see Section
2.2 ASTM Standards:
3),
F 386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring
2 4.1.3 Quantity in square feet or cartons,
Materials Having Flat Surfaces
4.1.4 Size required, (see 6.1),
F 536 Test Method for Size of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial
2 4.1.5 Thickness required (see 6.2),
Gage Method
4.1.6 Lot formation if other than as specified in ANSI/
F 540 Test Method for Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by
2 ASQC Z1.4–1993 (see Sections 11 and 13),
Dial Gage Method
4.1.7 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC
F 925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
2 Z1.4–1993 (see Sections 11 and 13),
Flooring
4.1.8 Packing requirements if other than as specified (see
F 1265 Test Method for Resistance to Impact for Resilient
2 15.1),
Floor Tile
2 4.1.9 Depth of depressed areas, if required,
F 1304 Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
4.1.10 Palletization, if required (agreed upon between the
F 1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resil-
2 manufacturer and the purchaser),
ient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change
4.1.11 Marking, if other than specified (agreed upon be-
F 1914 Test Method for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
2 tween the manufacturer and the purchaser), (see 14.1), and
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
4.1.12 Other requirements (agreed upon between the manu-
2.3 Other Standards:
facturer and the purchaser).
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-6 on
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
on Specifications. Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700
Current edition approved March 10, 1999. Published June 1999. Originally Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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published as F 1066 – 87. Last previous edition F 1066 – 95a . Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., New
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.04. York, NY 10036.
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F1066–99
TABLE 1 Ten Minute Indentation
5. Materials and Manufacture
After After
5.1 Materials—The tile shall be composed of binder, fillers,
1 min 1 min
10 min, max 10 min, max
and pigments. The binder shall consist of one or more resins of
in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm
poly(vinyl chloride) or vinyl chloride copolymers, or both,
0.006 0.152 0.0100 0.254 0.011 0.279 0.0162 0.411
compounded with suitable plasticizers and stabilizers. Other
0.007 0.178 0.0112 0.284 0.012 0.305 0.0174 0.442
suitable polymeric resins may be incorporated as a part of the
0.008 0.203 0.0124 0.315 0.013 0.330 0.0186 0.472
binder. 0.009 0.229 0.0137 0.348 0.014 0.356 0.0197 0.500
0.010 0.254 0.0149 0.378 0.015 0.381 0.0209 0.531
5.2 Color, Pattern, and Wearing Surface—The color, pat-
tern, and wearing surface, as applicable shall be as specified in
the contract or order (see 4.1).
7.1.4 Embossed Tile—When the requirement for flat surface
NOTE 1—The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in
as set forth in Test Method F 1914 cannot be met, the test shall
individual manufacturer’s current catalogs. As manufactured, colors vary
somewhat in hue and shade. be made by the manufacturer on unembossed stock and the
manufacturer shall supply a certificate of compliance.
5.3 Solid Color Tile—Solid color tile shall be uniform
7.2 Impact—When the tile is tested in accordance with Test
throughout.
Method F 1265, the tile shall not break or crack beyond the
5.4 Through Pattern Tile—In through pattern tile, either the
prescribed circle of zinc oxide paste.
pattern and colors on the surface of the tile extend entirely
7.2.1 For ⁄8-in. (3.175-mm) tile the weight shall be dropped
through the thickness of the tile without significant change, or
from a height of 20 in. (508 mm). For tile gage less than ⁄8 in.,
the colors appearing on the surface shall extend throughout the
the weight shall be dropped from a height of 10 in. (254 mm).
entire thickness of the tile, although the appearance of the
Test all products with a 0.143-lb (0.065-kg) weight dropped 4
pattern created by these colors will change throughout the
times.
thickness.
7.2.2 When testing embossed tile, inscribe a 3 6 ⁄8-in.
5.5 Surface Pattern Tile—The pattern of this tile need not
(76.2 6 3.175-mm) diameter circle centrally on the back of
extend through the entire thickness of the tile.
each specimen with a felt pen, pencil, or other suitable marker.
5.5.1 The appearance of the tile, when the wearing layer is
Do not use the zinc oxide paste specified in Test Method
removed to a depth of 0.010 in. (0.254 mm), shall compare
F 1265. Cracks should not go beyond the 3 6 ⁄8-in. (76.2 6
favorably for decoration with the tile’s original appearance.
3.175-mm) diameter circle. The test shall be run on the
The removal of the wearing layer may be accomplished by any
specimen with the wearing surface up.
suitable method.
8. Performance Requirements
6. Physical Properties
8.1 Deflection—The tile, when tested in accordance with
6.1 Size—Unless otherwise specified (see 4.1.4), the tile
Test Method F 1304, shall deflect not less than 1.0 in. (25.4
shall be 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm). A tolerance of 60.016
mm) both across and with the grain, without breaking.
in. (0.406 mm) per linear ft (305 mm) shall be permitted when
8.2 Dimensional Stability—When tested in accordance with
measured in accordance with Test Method F 536. Certain
Method 6211 of Fed. Std. No. 501a, the tile shall not change in
specialty items are available in other sizes.
linear dimensions, more than 0.024 in. (0.610 mm) per linear
6.2 Thickness—Unless otherwise specified (see 4.1.5), the
1 3 ft.
tile shall be furnished in ⁄16 –in. (1.588-mm), ⁄32-in. (2.381-
1 8.3 Resistance to Chemicals:
mm), and ⁄8-in. (3.175-mm) thickness. A tolerance of 60.005
8.3.1 The chemical resistance of the tile shall be determined
in. (0.127 mm) shall be permitted when measured in accor-
in accordance with Test Method F 925. Vinyl composition floor
dance with Test Method F 386.
tile shall have no more than a slight change in surface dulling,
6.3 Squareness—When tested in accordance with Test
surface attack, or staining when exposed to the following
Method F 540, the out-of-squareness of the tile shall not
chemicals:
exceed 0.010 in. (0.254 mm).
8.3.1.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),
7. Mechanical Properties 8.3.1.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),
8.3.1.3 White mineral oil (medicinal grade),
7.1 Indentation:
8.3.1.4 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),
7.1.1 When the tile is tested in accordance with Test Method
8.3.1.5 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % Hcl),
F 1914 at a temperature of 77°F (25°C), the indentation at the
8.3.1.6 Sulfuric acid solution (5 % H SO ),
2 4
end of 1 min shall be not less than
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