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EN 438-1:2016

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High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 1: Introduction and general information

Published date

17-02-2016

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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

This part of EN 438 gives 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.This European Standard is applicable to high-pressure decorative laminate(s) (HPL) produced by using a high pressure process.

Committee
CEN/TC 249
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes PREN 438-1. (02/2016)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Comite Europeen de Normalisation
Status
Current
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
UNI EN 438-1:2016 Identical
BS EN 438-1:2016 Identical
SN EN 438-1 : 2016 Identical
NEN EN 438-1 : 2016 Identical
NS EN 438-1 : 1991 Identical
PN EN 438-1 : 2016 Identical
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
UNE 53173-1:1992 Identical
DIN EN 438-1:2016-06 Identical
SNV NF EN 438-1 : 1991 Identical

DD CEN/TS 15398:2006 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings. Floor covering standard symbols
S.R. CEN/TS 15398:2016 RESILIENT, TEXTILE AND LAMINATE FLOOR COVERINGS - FLOOR COVERING STANDARD SYMBOLS - COMPLEMENTARY ELEMENT
CEN/TS 15398:2016 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings - Floor covering standard symbols - Complementary element
BS EN 14183:2003 Step stools
BS EN 438-7:2005 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL). Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) Compact laminate and HPL composite panels for internal and external wall and ceiling finishes
DIN EN 14183:2004-03 Step stools; German version EN 14183:2003
EN 15186:2012 Furniture - Assessment of the surface resistance to scratching
BS EN 15186:2012 Furniture. Assessment of the surface resistance to scratching
PD CEN/TS 15398:2016 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings. Floor covering standard symbols. Complementary element
UNE-EN 438-2:2016 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) - Part 2: Determination of properties
DIN EN 14322:2004-06 WOOD-BASED PANELS - MELAMINE FACED BOARDS FOR INTERIOR USES - DEFINITION, REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSIFICATION
BS EN 438-2 : 2016 HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATES (HPL) - SHEETS BASED ON THERMOSETTING RESINS (USUALLY CALLED LAMINATES) - PART 2: DETERMINATION OF PROPERTIES
I.S. EN 14322:2017 WOOD-BASED PANELS - MELAMINE FACED BOARDS FOR INTERIOR USES - DEFINITION, REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSIFICATION
BS 4965:1991 Specification for decorative laminated plastics sheet veneered boards and panels
UNI EN 15186 : 2012 FURNITURE - ASSESSMENT OF THE SURFACE RESISTANCE TO SCRATCHING
DIN EN 15186:2012-07 Furniture - Assessment of the surface resistance to scratching; German version EN 15186:2012
PREN 14322 : DRAFT 2014 WOOD-BASED PANELS - MELAMINE FACED BOARD FOR INTERIOR USES - DEFINITION, REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSIFICATION
EN 438-2:2016 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 2: Determination of properties
I.S. EN 438-2:2016 HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATES (HPL) - SHEETS BASED ON THERMOSETTING RESINS (USUALLY CALLED LAMINATES) - PART 2: DETERMINATION OF PROPERTIES
I.S. EN 15186:2012 FURNITURE - ASSESSMENT OF THE SURFACE RESISTANCE TO SCRATCHING
DIN EN 438-7:2005-04 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; German version EN 438-7:2005
I.S. CEN TS 15398:2006 RESILIENT, TEXTILE AND LAMINATE FLOOR COVERINGS - FLOOR COVERING STANDARD SYMBOLS
14/30303732 DC : 0 BS EN 14322 - WOOD-BASED PANELS - MELAMINE FACED BOARD FOR INTERIOR USES - DEFINITION, REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSIFICATION
UNE-EN 15186:2012 Furniture - Assessment of the surface resistance to scratching
DIN EN 438-2:2016-06 HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATES (HPL) - SHEETS BASED ON THERMOSETTING RESINS (USUALLY CALLED LAMINATES) - PART 2: DETERMINATION OF PROPERTIES
BS EN 14322:2017 Wood-based panels. Melamine faced board for interior uses. Definition, requirements and classification
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 14183:2003 Step stools
I.S. 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
UNE-EN 14322:2017 Wood-based panels - Melamine faced board for interior uses - Definition, requirements and classification
BS 6222-3:1993 Domestic kitchen equipment Specification for performance requirements for durability of surface finish and adhesion of surfacing and edging materials
EN 14322:2017 Wood-based panels - Melamine faced board for interior uses - Definition, requirements and classification

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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