EN ISO 26985:2012
(Main)Resilient floor coverings - Identification of linoleum and determination of cement content and ash residue (ISO 26985:2008)
Resilient floor coverings - Identification of linoleum and determination of cement content and ash residue (ISO 26985:2008)
ISO 26985:2008 specifies methods for identifying linoleum and determining the cement content and ash residue of linoleum floor coverings.
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Erkennung von Linoleum und Bestimmung des Gehaltes an Bindemittel und anorganischen Füllstoffen (ISO 26985:2008)
Diese Internationale Norm beschreibt Verfahren für die Erkennung von Linoleum und die Bestimmung des Bindemittelgehaltes sowie des Glührückstands in Linoleum-Bodenbelägen.
Revêtements de sol résilients - Identification du linoléum et détermination de la teneur en ciment et du taux de cendres (ISO 26985:2008)
Netekstilne talne obloge - Identifikacija linoleja in ugotavljanje deleža cementa in pepela (ISO 26985:2008)
Ta mednarodni standard določa metode za identifikacijo linoleja in ugotavljanje deleža cementa in anorganskega polnila (pepela) v talnih oblogah iz linoleja.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-2012
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Aug-2012
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 134 - Resilient and textile floor coverings
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 134/WG 7 - Resilient floor coverings
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 01-Feb-2012
- Due Date
- 25-Feb-2013
- Completion Date
- 01-Feb-2012
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Feb-2012
Overview
EN ISO 26985:2012 is an international standard specifying methods for the identification of linoleum resilient floor coverings and the determination of their cement content and ash residue. Adopted by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and originally developed by ISO/TC 219 “Floor coverings,” this standard establishes consistent procedures for analyzing linoleum materials used in flooring applications.
The standard ensures that manufacturers, testing laboratories, and quality control entities have reliable, reproducible protocols to verify linoleum products and quantify key composition elements such as binding agents (cement) and inorganic fillers (ash residue). This supports product conformity, material verification, and compliance with industry regulations.
Key Topics
Identification of Linoleum
Uses saponification with potassium hydroxide in methanol to distinguish linoleum from other resilient floor coverings by observing sample disintegration.Determination of Cement Content
Measures the mass percentage of linoleum cement (a binder made from linseed and vegetable oils, rosin, and catalysts) in a sample after chemical treatment and drying.Determination of Ash Residue
Evaluates the inorganic filler content by incinerating the linoleum sample at 500°C and weighing the remaining ash to calculate percentage mass.Sampling and Preparation of Specimens
Provides guidelines for representative sampling across floor covering materials, recommending specimen sizes and removal of backing materials before testing.Apparatus and Materials
Details the laboratory equipment needed, including graters, ovens, balances, centrifuges, and chemical reagents such as analytical-grade methanol and potassium hydroxide solutions.Testing Conditions and Atmosphere
Specifies conditioning the samples at 23 ± 2°C with relative humidity at 50 ± 5% to ensure consistent and accurate test results.Calculation Methods
Formulas for computing cement content and ash residue percentages are defined, ensuring standardized result reporting to the nearest 0.5%.
Applications
EN ISO 26985:2012 is essential for:
Manufacturers of Resilient Floor Coverings
To verify the composition and quality of linoleum products during production and pre-delivery inspections.Testing Laboratories and Quality Control
Conducting standardized tests to identify linoleum and quantify its components for certification, regulatory compliance, and customer assurance.Material Certification and Compliance
Assessing material consistency to meet national or international standards related to sustainable flooring and indoor environmental quality.Research and Development
Providing a standardized baseline method for testing new linoleum formulations or evaluating alternative binder and filler compositions.Procurement and Supply Chain Verification
Ensuring product authenticity and material compliance in commercial and public construction projects.
Related Standards
- EN 670 - Earlier European standard for identification of linoleum and cement/ash determination; superseded by EN ISO 26985:2012.
- ISO 26985:2008 - The original ISO version upon which the EN ISO adoption is based.
- ISO/TC 219 - Technical committee developing standards for floor coverings.
- Related Standards on Resilient Flooring
Standards covering performance characteristics, installation, and sustainability assessments of resilient floor coverings may complement testing under EN ISO 26985.
Keywords: linoleum identification, resilient floor coverings, cement content determination, ash residue testing, EN ISO 26985:2012, floor covering standards, linoleum testing methods, resilient flooring quality, CEN standards, ISO floor covering standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 26985:2012 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Resilient floor coverings - Identification of linoleum and determination of cement content and ash residue (ISO 26985:2008)". This standard covers: ISO 26985:2008 specifies methods for identifying linoleum and determining the cement content and ash residue of linoleum floor coverings.
ISO 26985:2008 specifies methods for identifying linoleum and determining the cement content and ash residue of linoleum floor coverings.
EN ISO 26985:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.150 - Floor coverings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 26985:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 670:1997. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2012
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SIST EN 670:1999
Netekstilne talne obloge - Identifikacija linoleja in ugotavljanje deleža cementa in
pepela (ISO 26985:2008)
Resilient floor coverings - Identification of linoleum and determination of cement content
and ash residue (ISO 26985:2008)
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Erkennung von Linoleum und Bestimmung des Gehaltes an
Bindemittel und anorganischen Füllstoffen (ISO 26985:2008)
Revêtements de sol résilients - Identification du linoléum et détermination de la teneur en
ciment et du taux de cendres (ISO 26985:2008)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 26985:2012
ICS:
97.150 Netekstilne talne obloge Non-textile floor coverings
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 26985
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2012
ICS 97.150 Supersedes EN 670:1997
English Version
Resilient floor coverings - Identification of linoleum and
determination of cement content and ash residue (ISO
26985:2008)
Revêtements de sol résilients - Identification du linoléum et Elastische Bodenbeläge - Erkennung von Linoleum und
détermination de la teneur en ciment et du taux de cendres Bestimmung des Gehaltes an Bindemittel und
(ISO 26985:2008) anorganischen Füllstoffen (ISO 26985:2008)
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Foreword
The text of ISO 26985:2008 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 219 “Floor coverings” of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 26985:2012 by
Technical Committee CEN/TC 134 “Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings” the secretariat of which is
held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2012, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by August 2012.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 670:1997.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 26985:2008 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 26985:2012 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 26985
First edition
2008-04-15
Resilient floor coverings — Identification
of linoleum and determination of cement
content and ash residue
Revêtements de sol résilients — Identification du linoléum et
détermination de la teneur en ciment et du taux de cendres
Reference number
ISO 26985:2008(E)
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ISO 2008
ISO 26985:2008(E)
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