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BS EN 438-4:2016

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL). Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) Classification and specifications for compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-02-2016

$380.41
Including GST where applicable
Summarise this standard

European Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Term, definitions, symbols and abbreviations
4 Material types and classification system
5 Characteristics and applications
6 Requirements
Annex A (informative) - Addendum to sub-clause 6.4.2,
         relating to fire performance
Bibliography

Gives performance requirements for two types of compact laminate of thickness 2 mm or greater produced by using a high pressure process intended for interior use.

Committee
PRI/52
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 02/121749 DC. (08/2005) Supersedes 14/30303779 DC. (02/2016)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This European Standard specifies performance requirements for two types of compact laminate of thickness 2mm or greater produced by using a high pressure process intended for interior use . High-pressure decorative Compact laminates are characterised by their aesthetic qualities, strength, durability and functional performance. Compact HPL sheets are available in a wide variety of colours, patterns and surface finishes; they are extremely strong, and resistant to wear, impact, scratching, moisture, heat and staining; and possess good hygienic and anti-static properties, being easy to clean and maintain. EN438‑2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this European Standard.

Standards Relationship
NS EN 438-4 : 2005 Identical
NEN EN 438-4 : 2016 Identical
EN 438-4:2016 Identical
NBN EN 438-4 : 2016 Identical
NF EN 438-4 : 2016 Identical
DIN EN 438-4:2016-06 Identical
I.S. EN 438-4:2016 Identical
UNE-EN 438-4:2016 Identical

$380.41
Including GST where applicable