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BS EN 438-3:2016

BS EN 438-3:2016

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High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL). Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) – Classification and specifications for laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for bonding to supporting substrates

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BSI 2016 20
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This European Standard applies to laminates less than 2 mm thick produced by using an high pressure process, normally intended for bonding to supporting substrates to produce HPL composite panels and establishes a classification system for high-pressure decorative laminates according to their performance and main recommended fields of application, including materials with special characteristics, for example formability or defined reaction to fire. This European Standard also specifies requirements for the properties of the various types of laminates covered by this classification system.

High-pressure decorative laminates are characterised by their qualities, durability and functional performance. HPL sheets are available in a wide variety of colours, patterns and surface finishes; they are resistant to wear, scratching, impact, moisture, heat and staining; and possess good hygienic and anti-static properties, being easy to clean and maintain.

EN 438‑2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this European Standard. EN 438‑4 , EN 438‑5 , EN 438‑6 , EN 438‑7 , EN 438‑8 and EN 438‑9 are reserved for special types of HPL materials.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
5 European foreword
6 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
7 3.2 Symbols
4 Material types
5 Requirements
5.1 General
5.2 Numerical classification system
8 Table 1 — Numerical classification
5.3 Alphabetical classification system
Table 2 — Alphabetical classification
9 Table 3 — Classification system and typical applications
5.4 Nomenclature
10 6 Requirements
6.1 Compliance
6.2 Inspection requirements
6.2.1 General
6.2.2 Colour and pattern
6.2.3 Surface finish
6.2.4 Reverse side
6.2.5 Visual inspection
6.2.5.1 General
11 6.2.5.2 Surface quality
6.2.5.3 Edge quality
6.3 Dimensional tolerance requirements
12 Table 4 — Dimensional tolerance requirements
6.4 Test requirements
6.4.1 General requirements
13 Table 5 — General requirements
14 6.4.2 Additional requirements for Type P laminates
Table 6 — Additional requirements for Type P laminates
6.4.3 Requirements for reaction to fire
6.5 Supplemental properties
15 Table 7 — Supplemental properties and test methods
16 Annex A (informative) Addendum to sub-clause 6.4.3, relating to fire performance
Table A.1 — Typical EN 13501-1 classifications of HPL composite panels in the field of building construction
Table A.2 — Examples of typical fire performance of high-pressure laminates not in the field of building construction
18 Bibliography

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