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  • EN 438-5:2016

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    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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    Published date:  17-02-2016

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    European foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions, symbols and abbreviations
    4 Classification system
    5 Requirements

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    This European Standard applies to six classes of flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick produced by using a high pressure process, intended for bonding to supporting substrates, to produce HPL flooring elements. For laminate floor covering applications they meet the surface property requirements specified in EN 13329.High-pressure decorative flooring laminates are characterised by their high resistance to abrasion, aesthetic qualities and durability. They have good hygienic and anti-static properties and are easy to clean and maintain.The requirements in this document apply only to the high-pressure laminate, and additional properties will need to be specified in order to define the functional performance of the finished flooring product.This European Standard applies only to decorative laminates as defined in Clause 3.EN 438-2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this European Standard.

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    Committee CEN/TC 249
    Development Note Supersedes PREN 438-5. (03/2016)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    17/30357440 DC : DRAFT SEP 2017 BS EN 438-8 - HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATES (HPL) - SHEETS BASED ON THERMOSETTING RESINS (USUALLY CALLED LAMINATES) - PART 8: CLASSIFICATION AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN LAMINATES
    02/121746 DC : DRAFT APR 2002 PREN 438-1 - HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATES (HPL) - SHEETS BASED ON THERMOSETTING RESINS (USUALLY CALLED LAMINATES) - PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
    EN 438-9:2017 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 9: Classification and specifications for alternative core laminates
    UNE-EN 438-1:2016 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) - Part 1: Introduction and general information
    DIN EN 438-1:2016-06 HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATES (HPL) - SHEETS BASED ON THERMOSETTING RESINS (USUALLY CALLED LAMINATES) - PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
    16/30340635 DC : 0 BS EN 438-9 - HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATES (HPL) - SHEETS BASED ON THERMOSETTING RESINS (USUALLY CALLED LAMINATES) - PART 9: CLASSIFICATION AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE CORE LAMINATES
    PREN 438-9 : DRAFT 2016 HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATES (HPL) - SHEETS BASED ON THERMOSETTING RESINS (USUALLY CALLED LAMINATES) - PART 9: CLASSIFICATION AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE CORE LAMINATES
    02/121752 DC : DRAFT APR 2002 PREN 438-7 - 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
    I.S. EN 438-1:2016 HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATES (HPL) - SHEETS BASED ON THERMOSETTING RESINS (USUALLY CALLED LAMINATES) - PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
    I.S. EN 438-9:2017 HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATES (HPL) - SHEETS BASED ON THERMOSETTING RESINS (USUALLY CALLED LAMINATES) - PART 9: CLASSIFICATION AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE CORE LAMINATES
    EN 438-1:2016 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 1: Introduction and general information
    PREN 438-8 : DRAFT 2017 HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATES (HPL) - SHEETS BASED ON THERMOSETTING RESINS (USUALLY CALLED LAMINATES) - PART 8: CLASSIFICATION AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN LAMINATES
    BS EN 438-9:2017 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL). Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) Classification and specifications for alternative core laminates
    BS EN 438-1:2016 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL). Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) Introduction and general information

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN ISO 10874:2012 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings - Classification (ISO 10874:2009)
    EN ISO 11664-2:2011 Colorimetry - Part 2: CIE standard illuminants (ISO 11664-2:2007)
    EN 13722 : 2004 FURNITURE - ASSESSMENT OF THE SURFACE GLOSS
    EN 13329:2016+A1:2017 Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methods
    ISO 11925-2:2010 Reaction to fire tests Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame Part 2: Single-flame source test
    EN ISO 9239-1:2010 Reaction to fire tests for floorings - Part 1: Determination of the burning behaviour using a radiant heat source (ISO 9239-1:2010)
    IEC 61340-4-1:2003+AMD1:2015 CSV Electrostatics - Part 4-1: Standard test methods for specific applications - Electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors
    ISO 1183-1:2012 Plastics Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method
    EN 12721:2009+A1:2013 FURNITURE - ASSESSMENT OF SURFACE RESISTANCE TO WET HEAT
    EN 61340-4-1:2004/A1:2015 ELECTROSTATICS - PART 4-1: STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS - ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF FLOOR COVERINGS AND INSTALLED FLOORS (IEC 61340-4-1:2003/A1:2015)
    EN 316:2009 Wood fibre boards - Definition, classification and symbols
    EN 438-2:2016 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 2: Determination of properties
    ISO 11664-2:2007 Colorimetry — Part 2: CIE standard illuminants
    ISO 9239-1:2010 Reaction to fire tests for floorings Part 1: Determination of the burning behaviour using a radiant heat source
    EN ISO 11925-2:2010/AC:2011 REACTION TO FIRE TESTS - IGNITABILITY OF PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO DIRECT IMPINGEMENT OF FLAME - PART 2: SINGLE-FLAME SOURCE TEST
    EN 16094:2012 Laminate floor coverings - Test method for the determination of micro-scratch resistance
    EN ISO 1183-1:2012 Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics - Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method (ISO 1183-1:2012)
    ISO 10874:2009 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings Classification
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