ASTM F1700-99

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Designation: F 1700 – 99
Standard Specification for
Solid Vinyl Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1700; 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.
TABLE 1 Minimum Binder Content
1. Scope
Class I Class II Class III
1.1 This specification covers solid vinyl floor tiles that are
Each ply or layer 34 % 34 % . . .
monolithic, surface decorated or printed, and that have binder
Clear wear layer . . . . . . 90 %
contents referenced in Table 1.
Intermediate colored layer . . . . . . 34 %
1.2 This type of floor covering is intended for use in
Each base layer . . . . . . 34 %
commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings. Gen-
eral information and performance characteristics which deter-
mine serviceability and recommended use are included in this
F 1914 Test Method for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
specification. 3
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
2.2 Other Standards:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Fed. Std. No. 501a (notice 1) Federal Test Method Standard
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
for Floor Covering, Resilient, Non-Textile, Sampling and
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Testing
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Method 6211 Dimensional Stability
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided
for Inspection by Attributes
for information only.
3. Classification
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 The vinyl floor tiles covered by this specification shall
2.1 ASTM Standards:
be classified as follows:
F 137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring
3.1.1 Class I—Monolithic Vinyl Tile.
Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
3.1.1.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
3.1.1.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
F 373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient Floor
3.1.2 Class II—Surface-Decorated Vinyl Tile.
Covering
3.1.2.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
F 386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring
3.1.2.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
Materials Having Flat Surfaces
3.1.3 Class III—Printed Film Vinyl Tile.
F 536 Test Method for Size of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial
3.1.3.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
Gage Method
3.1.3.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
F 540 Test Method for Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by
3.2 The embossed surfaces may or may not be grouted with
Dial Gage Method
ink.
F 925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
Flooring 4. Ordering Information
F 1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resil-
4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is to
ient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change
be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and
F 1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
include the following contract requirements on the purchase
ient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change
order:
4.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
4.1.2 Class, type, and pattern number (Section 3),
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-6 on
Resilient Floor Coverings and is under the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F06.80 on Specifications.
Current edition approved March 10, 1999. Published June 1999. Originally Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D,
published as F 1700–96. Last previous edition F 1700–96. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111–5094, Attn: NPODS.
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For solid vinyl definition, refer to Terminology F 141. 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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F 1700
4.1.3 Quantity in square feet, pieces, or cartons, 6. Physical Requirements
4.1.4 Size required (Section 6),
6.1 Binder Content—The binder content of each ply or layer
4.1.5 Thickness required (Section 6),
shall be determined by statement of formula (Manufacturer
4.1.6 Lot formation if other than as specified in Fed. Std.
Certificate of Compliance).
No. 501a, Section 5, 6
6.2 Size —Unless otherwise specified (see 4.1.4), the tile
4.1.7 Sampling if other than as specified in Fed. Std. No.
shall be 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm). A tolerance of 60.016
501a, Section 5,
in. (0.4 mm) per linear ft (305 mm) shall be permitted when
4.1.8 Packing requirement if other than as specified (Section
measured in accordance with Test Method F 536. Certain
12),
specialty items are available in other sizes.
4.1.9 Palletization if required (agreement between the
6.3 Thickness—Unless otherwise specified (see 4.1.5), the
manufacturer and the purchaser),
tile shall be furnished in 0.0625-in. (1.6-mm), 0.080-in. (2-
4.1.10 Marking required if other than specified (Section 13)
mm), 0.100-in. (2.5-mm), and 0.125-in. (3-mm) thicknesses. A
(agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser),
tolerance of 60.005 in. (0.13 mm) shall be permitted when
4.1.11 Chemical resistance (see 6.8). The basic chemicals
tested in accordance with Test Method F 386.
used in the test are those likely to be found in domestic, 6
6.4 Squareness —When tested in accordance with Test
commercial and institutional use. Many proprietary com-
Method F 540, the out-of-squareness of the tile shall not
pounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should
exceed 0.010 in. (0.25 mm).
the flooring for unusual application need to be resistant to a
6.5 Residual Indentation—When tested in accordance with
specific chemical, this additional requirement should become
Test Method F 1914 under 140–lb (63.5–kg) load, 0.178–in.
part of the procurement document.
(4.5–mm) diameter flat foot and 10 min indentation, the
4.1.12 Other requirements (agreement between the manu-
average residual indentation at the end of 60–min recovery
facturer and the purchaser).
shall not exceed 8 %, and the maximum residual indentation of
any single specimen shall not exceed 10 %.
5. Material and Manufacture
6.6 Flexibility—When tested in accordance with Test
5.1 Material—The tile shall be composed of binder, filler,
Method F 137 and a mandrel size of 1–in. (25.4 mm), the tile
and pigments compounded with suitable lubricants and pro-
shall show no cracks or breaks.
cessing aids. The binder consists of one or more polymers or
6.7 Dimensional Stability—When tested in accordance with
copolymers of vinyl chloride, other modifying resins, plasti-
Fed. Std. No. 501a, Method 6211, the tile shall not change in
cizers, and stabilizers which comprise at least the following
linear dimensions more than 0.020 in. (0.5 mm) per linear ft.
minimum percent weight: see Table 1. The polymers or
6.8 Resistance to Chemicals—The chemical resistance of
copolymers of vinyl chloride comprise at least 60 % of the
solid vinyl tile shall be determined in accordance with Test
weight of the binder. Any copolymer of vinyl chloride used
Method F 925. The tile shall have no more than a slight change
shall contain at least 85 % vinyl chloride.
in surface dulling, surface attack, or staining when exposed to
5.2 Class, Type, and Pattern Number—The class, type, and
the following chemicals:
pattern number, as applicable shall be as specified in the
6.8.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),
contract or order (see 4.1).
6.8.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),
NOTE 1—The patterns that are available are indicated in individual
6.8.3 White mineral oil (medicinal grade),
manufacturer’s current catalogs.
6.8.4 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),
5.3 Monolithic Vinyl Tile—The tile shall be uniform, with 6.8.5 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % Hcl),
respect to color, pattern effect, and composition, throughout the
6.8.6 Sulfuric acid solution (5 % H SO ),
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thickness of the tile.
6.8.7 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH OH),
5.4 Surface Decorated—In surface-decorated tiles, the pat-
6.8.8 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),
tern and color need not extend through the entire thickness of
6.8.9 Olive oil (light),
the tile. The composition of each layer shall be accordin
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