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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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-02-2016

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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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

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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.

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    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.

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    Committee PRI/76
    Development Note Supersedes 88/35026 DC and BS 3794-1(1986). (07/2005) Supersedes 02/121746 DC. (08/2005) Supersedes 14/30303782 DC. (02/2016)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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

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    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 (edition 2) 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
    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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