EN 438-2:2016
(Main)High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 2: Determination of properties
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the methods of test for determination of the properties of high-pressure decorative laminates as defined in Clause 3. These methods are primarily intended for testing the sheets specified in EN 438-3, EN 438-4, EN 438-5, EN 438-6, EN 438-8, and EN 438-9.
The precision of the test methods, specified in this European Standard, is not known because inter-laboratory data are not yet available. When inter-laboratory data will be obtained, precision statements will be added to the test method at the following revision. For those test methods having an end point determination based on subjective judgement, it is not meaningful to make a statement of precision.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 16-Feb-2016
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 19-Dec-2018
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 24-Feb-2016
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 22-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 438-2:2016 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 2: Determination of properties". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the methods of test for determination of the properties of high-pressure decorative laminates as defined in Clause 3. These methods are primarily intended for testing the sheets specified in EN 438-3, EN 438-4, EN 438-5, EN 438-6, EN 438-8, and EN 438-9. The precision of the test methods, specified in this European Standard, is not known because inter-laboratory data are not yet available. When inter-laboratory data will be obtained, precision statements will be added to the test method at the following revision. For those test methods having an end point determination based on subjective judgement, it is not meaningful to make a statement of precision.
This European Standard specifies the methods of test for determination of the properties of high-pressure decorative laminates as defined in Clause 3. These methods are primarily intended for testing the sheets specified in EN 438-3, EN 438-4, EN 438-5, EN 438-6, EN 438-8, and EN 438-9. The precision of the test methods, specified in this European Standard, is not known because inter-laboratory data are not yet available. When inter-laboratory data will be obtained, precision statements will be added to the test method at the following revision. For those test methods having an end point determination based on subjective judgement, it is not meaningful to make a statement of precision.
EN 438-2:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.140.20 - Laminated sheets. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 438-2:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 438-2:2005, EN 438-2:2016+A1:2018, ISO 105-A02:1993, ISO 209:2007, ISO 9370:2009, ISO 1770:1981, EN 312:2010, ISO 48:2010, ISO 7267-2:2008, EN ISO 12945-2:2020, EN 204:2016, EN ISO 21920-3:2022, EN ISO 178:2019, EN 772-19:2000, EN 316:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 438-2:2016 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/121. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Dekorative Hochdruck-Schichtpressstoffplatten (HPL) - Platten auf Basis härtbarer Harze (Schichtpressstoffe) - Teil 2: Bestimmung der EigenschaftenStratifiés décoratifs haute pression (HPL) - Plaques à base de résines thermodurcissables (communément appelées stratifiés) - Partie 2: Détermination des propriétésHigh-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) - Part 2: Determination of properties83.140.20Laminated sheetsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 438-2:2016SIST EN 438-2:2016en,fr,de01-april-2016SIST EN 438-2:2016SLOVENSKI
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Page European foreword . 8 1 Scope . 9 2 Normative references . 9 3 Terms and definitions . 10 4 Assessment of appearance . 10 4.1 Principle . 10 4.2 Apparatus . 10 4.3 Test specimen . 10 4.4 Procedure . 10 4.5 Test report . 11 5 Determination of thickness . 11 5.1 Principle . 11 5.2 Apparatus . 11 5.3 Test specimen . 11 5.4 Procedure . 11 5.5 Test report . 11 6 Determination of length and width . 12 6.1 Principle . 12 6.2 Apparatus . 12 6.3 Test specimen . 12 6.4 Procedure . 12 6.5 Expression of results . 12 6.6 Test report . 12 7 Determination of edge straightness . 12 7.1 Principle . 12 7.2 Apparatus . 12 7.3 Test specimen . 13 7.4 Procedure . 13 7.5 Expression of results . 13 7.6 Test report . 13 8 Determination of edge squareness . 14 8.1 Principle . 14 8.2 Apparatus . 14 8.3 Test specimen . 14 8.4 Procedure . 14 8.5 Expression of results . 14 8.6 Test report . 14 9 Determination of flatness . 15 9.1 Principle . 15 9.2 Apparatus . 15 9.3 Test specimens . 15 SIST EN 438-2:2016
............................................................51 23.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................................................. 51 23.2 Apparatus .......................................................................................................................................................................... 51 23.3 Test specimens ................................................................................................................................................................ 51 23.4 Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................................... 53 23.5 Expression of results ..................................................................................................................................................... 53 23.6 Test report ......................................................................................................................................................................... 54 24 Resistance to crazing (Compact laminates) .................................................................................................55 24.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................................................. 55 24.2 Apparatus .......................................................................................................................................................................... 55 24.3 Test specimens ................................................................................................................................................................ 55 24.4 Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................................... 55 24.5 Expression of results ..................................................................................................................................................... 55 24.6 Test report ......................................................................................................................................................................... 56 25 Resistance to scratching .....................................................................................................................................57 25.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................................................. 57 25.2 Materials ............................................................................................................................................................................ 57 25.3 Apparatus .......................................................................................................................................................................... 57 25.4 Calibration of apparatus .............................................................................................................................................. 59 25.5 Test specimen .................................................................................................................................................................. 59 25.6 Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................................... 59 25.7 Expression of results ..................................................................................................................................................... 63 25.8 Test report ......................................................................................................................................................................... 63 26 Resistance to staining ..........................................................................................................................................63 26.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................................................. 63 26.2 Staining agents ................................................................................................................................................................ 63 26.3 Apparatus and Materials ............................................................................................................................................. 65 26.4 Test specimens ................................................................................................................................................................ 66 26.5 Test procedure ................................................................................................................................................................ 66 26.6 Examination of the test panel .................................................................................................................................... 67 26.7 Assessment of results ................................................................................................................................................... 67 26.8 Test report ......................................................................................................................................................................... 68 27 Light fastness (Xenon arc) ..................................................................................................................................68 27.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................................................. 68 27.2 Apparatus .......................................................................................................................................................................... 68 27.3 Test specimen .................................................................................................................................................................. 69 27.4 Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................................... 69 SIST EN 438-2:2016
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