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BS EN 438-6:2016

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

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

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-02-2016

£166.00
Excluding VAT
Summarise this standard

European foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations
4 Material types and classification system
5 Requirements
Annex A (informative) - Addendum to sub-clause
        5.4.3, relating to fire performance
Bibliography

Pertains to Exterior-grade Compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater produced by using a high pressure process.

Committee
PRI/52
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 02/121751 DC. (08/2005) Supersedes 14/30303791 DC. (03/2016)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This European Standard applies to Exterior-grade Compact laminates of thickness 2mm and greater produced by using a high pressure process. It specifies requirements for standard and flame-retardant laminates intended for use under outdoor weather conditions such as direct sunlight rain and frost. Two levels of performance are specified; one for moderate exterior conditions, and the other for severe exterior conditions. Laminates complying with this European Standard are referred to as Exterior-grade Compact laminates, and are characterized by their high tensile strength, high impact resistance, thermal shock resistance, and resistance to weather and corrosion. They are available in a variety of decorative colours, with high resistance to colour change and aging in outdoor applications. When they are self-supporting Exterior-grade Compact laminates are ready for installation, and only require cutting to size, drilling, etc. to suit the application. EN438‑2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this part of EN438 .

Standards Relationship
EN 438-6:2016 Identical
DIN EN 438-6:2016-06 Identical
NEN EN 438-6 : 2016 Identical
I.S. EN 438-6:2016 Identical
NBN EN 438-6 : 2016 Identical
NS EN 438-6 : 2005 Identical
NF EN 438-6 : 2016 Identical
UNE-EN 438-6:2016 Identical

£166.00
Excluding VAT