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BS EN 438-1:2016

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High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL). Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) Introduction and general information

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-02-2016

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European foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Term and definition
4 Guidance in the use of the standard
5 Product classification systems
Annex A (informative) - Addendum relating to hygienic,
        health and safety information for laminates
        intended for interior use
Bibliography

Defines an overview of the standard and provides guidance in the selection and application of test methods and specifications contained in EN 438-2, EN 438-3, EN 438-4, EN 438-5, EN 438-6, EN 438-7, EN 438-8 and EN 438-9.

Committee
PRI/76
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 88/35026 DC and BS 3794-1(1986). (07/2005) Supersedes 02/121746 DC. (08/2005) Supersedes 14/30303782 DC. (02/2016)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This part of EN438 gives an overview of the standard, and provides guidance in the selection and application of test methods and specifications contained in EN438‑2 , EN438‑3 , EN438‑4 , EN438‑5 , EN438‑6 , EN438‑7 , EN438‑8 and EN438‑9 . This European Standard is applicable to high-pressure decorative laminate(s) (HPL) produced by using a high pressure process.

Standards Relationship
I.S. EN 438-1:2016 Identical
NF EN 438-1 : 2016 Identical
UNE-EN 438-1:2016 Identical
NBN EN 438-1 : 2016 Identical
UNI EN 438-1 : 2005 Identical
EN 438-1:2016 Identical
SN EN 438-1 : 2016 Identical
NEN EN 438-1 : 2016 Identical
NS EN 438-1 : 1991 Identical

DEFSTAN 02-900(PT0)/3(2014) : 2014 GENERAL NAVAL STANDARD - PART 0: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, COMMON DATA AND PROCEDURES FOR USE
DEFSTAN 02-120/2(2002) : INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER CLOSETS, URINALS, BATHROOMS AND WASHING FACILITIES IN HM SURFACE SHIPS AND SUBMARINES
DEFSTAN 02-130/1(2007) : 2007 REQUIREMENTS FOR DECORATIVE LININGS AND COMPOSITE BULKHEADS
DEFSTAN 02-130/2(2012) : 2012 REQUIREMENTS FOR DECORATIVE LININGS AND COMPOSITE BULKHEADS
DEFSTAN 02-900(PT3)/2(2013) : 2013 GENERAL NAVAL STANDARD - PART 3: SHIP SYSTEMS
DEFSTAN 02-900(PT3)/1(2013) : 2013 GENERAL NAVAL STANDARD - PART 3: SHIP SYSTEMS
DEFSTAN 02-123(PT2)/2(2002) : 2002 REQUIREMENT FOR LAUNDRIES AND ASSOCIATED COMPARTMENTS - PART 2: LAUNDRY MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND FITTINGS
BS 5350-C5:2002 Methods of test for adhesives Determination of bond strength in longitudinal shear for rigid adherends
BS 4965:1999 Decorative laminated plastics sheet veneered boards and panels
BS 6222-3:1999 Domestic kitchen equipment Performance requirements for durability of surface finish and adhesion of surfacing and edging materials. Specification

EN 1186-2:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 2: Test methods for overall migration into olive oil by total immersion
EN 1186-14:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 14: Test methods for 'substitute tests' for overall migration from plastics intended to come into contact with fatty foodstuffs using test media iso-octane and 95 % ethanol
EN 438-3:2016 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 3: Classification and specifications for laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for bonding to supporting substrates
EN 13329:2016+A1:2017 Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methods
EN 438-7:2005 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) - Part 7: Compact laminate and HPL composite panels for internal and external wall and ceiling finishes
EN 1186-4:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 4: Test methods for overall migration into olive oil by cell
EN 1186-6:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 6: Test methods for overall migration into olive oil using a pouch
ISO 846:1997 Plastics Evaluation of the action of microorganisms
EN 438-4:2016 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 4: Classification and specifications for compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater
EN 1186-11:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 11: Test methods for overall migration into mixtures of C-labelled synthetic triglycerides
EN 1186-8:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 8: Test methods for overall migration into olive oil by article filling
EN 438-6:2016 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 6: Classification and specifications for Exterior-grade compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater
EN 1186-10:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 10: Test methods for overall migration into olive oil (modified method for use in cases where incomplete extraction of olive oil occurs)
EN ISO 846:1997 Plastics - Evaluation of the action of microorganisms (ISO 846:1997)
EN 1186-1:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 1: Guide to the selection of conditions and test methods for overall migration
EN 1186-13:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 13: Test methods for overall migration at high temperatures
EN 1186-12:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 12: Test methods for overall migration at low temperatures
EN 1186-5:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 5: Test methods for overall migration into aqueous food simulants by cell
EN 1186-7:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 7: Test methods for overall migration into aqueous food simulants using a pouch
EN 438-2:2016 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 2: Determination of properties
EN 1186-3:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 3: Test methods for overall migration into aqueous food simulants by total immersion
EN 438-8:2009 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) - Part 8: Classification and specifications for design laminates
EN 1186-15:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 15: Alternative test methods to migration into fatty food simulants by rapid extraction into iso-octane and/or 95 % ethanol
EN 1186-9:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 9: Test methods for overall migration into aqueous food simulants by article filling
EN 438-5:2016 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 5: Classification and specifications for flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for bonding to supporting substrates

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