Flooring Physical, Allergy and Flammability Testing
Project Description
Europe Contract Laboratory needed for the following physical, allergy and flammability testing of flooring:
1. Gardner Scratch (Surface Scratch-Gloss Loss) Measures gloss loss after scratching the surface ? lower percentages are best the better products have less than 6% or so Gardner Scratch Method 2. Pencil Hardness Pencils with varying hardnesses are moved across the surface and the softest pencil that leaves a scratch 9B is softest - F is medium - 9H is hardest Best is class has been around 5H ASTM D3363 3. Dent Resistance Large Ball Impact (Drop Test) showing resistance of objects dropping from various heights, countertop height is typically most impactful achieving around 0.005in has been deemed best in class for that height ASTM D2394 4. Asthma/Allergy Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America Foundation Certification (AAFA) Certification by ASL (Allergy Standard Limited) AAFA Certification 5. Flammability Tunnel Test Measures the flame spread and smoke index Acceptable Result(s): Class A, Flame Spread 1-25, Smoke Developed Less than or equal to 450 Class B, Flame Spread 26-75, Smoke Developed Less than or equal to 45076-200, Smoke Developed Less than or equal to 450 ASTM E84 6. Staining of Finishes None / No change / Highest Rating # w/no change ASTM D1308 7. Chemical resistance None / No change / Highest Rating # w/no change ASTM F92S 8. Hoffman Scratch TBD ASTM D7027 9. Determination of Scratch Resistance TBD ISO 1518 10. Warmth Testing Thermal Resistance (R-value) 11. Splash Resistance Same as water resistance Same as above for water resistance as this is a lesser attribute than water resistant N/A
Project Information
Number:24-00638
Industry:Construction and Building