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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

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    Published date:  17-02-2016

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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)

    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.

    General Product Information - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Committee CEN/TC 249
    Development Note Supersedes PREN 438-1. (02/2016)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    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
    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 (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 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
    DIN EN 14322 E : 2017 WOOD-BASED PANELS - MELAMINE FACED BOARDS FOR INTERIOR USES - DEFINITION, REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSIFICATION
    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

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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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