ASTM D8397-23

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Standard Specification for
Acrylic and Reactive Adhesives for Installation of Vinyl and
Rubber Floor Coverings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8397; 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
1.1 This specification establishes minimum requirements for adhesives used for the installation of resilient floor coverings, within
a climate-controlled structure, when adhered directly and permanently to a structurally sound and recommended substrate.
1.2 This specification will provide the means to determine adhesive bonding as a result of different resilient flooring backing
systems used with PVC and rubber flooring materials.
1.3 Adhesives referenced in this specification may also be used for installation of carpets outlined in Specification D7799. Test
methods and practices referenced in this specification will provide the means to determine adhesive bonding for PVC backed carpet
types, whether classified as broadloom or tile.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for
information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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.
1.6 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
D1337 Practice for Storage Life of Adhesives by Viscosity and Bond Strength
D2556 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Adhesives Having Shear-Rate-Dependent Flow Properties Using Rotational
Viscometry
D4783 Test Methods for Resistance of Adhesive Preparations in Container to Attack by Bacteria, Yeast, and Fungi
D6004 Test Method for Determining Adhesive Shear Strength of Resilient Flooring and Carpet Adhesives
D6862 Test Method for 90 Degree Peel Resistance of Adhesives
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.10 on Working Properties.
Current edition approved May 1, 2022Aug. 1, 2023. Published May 2022August 2023. Originally approved in 2022. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as D8397 – 22.
DOI: 10.1520/D8397-22.10.1520/D8397-23.
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D6962 Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D7149 Practice for Determining the Freeze Thaw Stability of Adhesives
D7799 Specification for Tufted and Woven Broadloom Carpet Adhesives Without Homogenous PVC or Non-PVC Backings
D7888 Practice for Evaluating Adhesive and the Effects of Plasticizer Found Within Polyvinyl Chloride-Backed Floor Coverings
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Exposure to Heat
2.2 Other Standards:
California Specification 01350 Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from
Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1
ISO 4918 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings — Castor chair test
OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard communication
SCAQMD 1168 Adhesive and Sealant Applications
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III Section 313 Release Reporting Requirements
40 CFR 372 Toxic chemical release reporting: Community right-to-know
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Many of the terms in this specification are defined in Terminology D907.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Many of the terms in this specification are defined in Terminology D907.
3.1.2 acrylic adhesive, n—a resin-based bonding material comprised of acrylic or methacrylic polymers and copolymers thereof.
Common variations may include but are not limited to vinyl acetate-acrylic or styrene acrylic copolymer materials.
4. Classification
4.1 The adhesives covered by this specification shall be classified as follows:
4.1.1 Acrylic hard set requiring “wet application,” no pressure sensitive properties.
4.1.2 Acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive.
4.1.3 Acrylic hard set with short-term pressure sensitive properties.
NOTE 1—These adhesives cannot be reliably tested forby Test Methods D6004 or D6862 when the flooring material is applied in its “dry to the touch”
state or when there is no transfer of adhesive to the backing of the flooring. It has been found based in experience that when tested in accordance with
ISO 4918 or Practice D6962 that performance criteria can be established.
4.1.4 Polyurethane:
4.1.4.1 Two-part reactive; and
4.1.4.2 Moisture cure.
4.1.5 Epoxy:
4.1.5.1 Two-part reactive.
4.1.6 Silane modified.
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5. Ordering Information
5.1 Ordering quantities, lot sizes minimum and maximum, along with packaging availability, container size, etc., shall be
determined by the adhesive manufacturer or end user, or both, and may be subject to industry standards. Currently the floor
covering industry has found the standard packaging as follows: one (1) quart, one (1) gallon, four (4) gallon containers.
6. Standard Conditioning
6.1 Conditioning in Air—Condition the specimens for physical tests in air maintained at 22 6 1 °C (7322 °C + 1 °C (73 °F 6 3 °F)
and 50 % 6 5 %+ 10 % relative humidity for 24 h prior minimum prior to testing.
7. Chemical Composition
7.1 The adhesive shall contain no reportable quantities of hazardous ingredients as specified by OSHA Regulations 29 CFR
1910.1200.
7.2 The adhesive shall contain no toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372.
7.3 The adhesive shall not be reportable as a carcinogen as specified by IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer),
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and NTP (National Toxicology Program).
7.4 The adhesive shall meet the requirements for SCAQMD (South California Air Quality Management District) 1168.
7.5 The adhesive shall identify if it qualifies meeting the requirements for California Specification 01350.
8. Physical Properties
8.1 The adhesive shall be of a consistency free of lumps and of a smooth homogeneous consistency when stirred or trowel applied
to surface.
8.2 The ini
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