AS 3553-1988

1 - AS 3553-1988 ADHESIVES FOR FLOOR AND WALL APPLICATIONS-RESILIENT VINYL, LINOLEUM AND RUBBER SHEET AND TILES-INTERIOR AND EXTE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 SCOPE.
6 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
6 - 3 DEFINITIONS.
6 - 3.1 Organic-based adhesive
6 - 3.2 Test specimen
6 - 4 CLASSIFICATION.
6 - 5 PRODUCT INFORMATION.
6 - 6 APPEARANCE AND VISCOSITY.
6 - 7 SHELF LIFE.
6 - 8 TEST CONDITIONS.
6 - 9 REQUIREMENTS.
6 - 9.1 Bond strength in shear.
6 - 9.2 Dimensional change (creep) of flexible vinyl tiles.
6 - 9.3 Open assembly time.
6 - 9.4 Compatibility.
6 - 9.5 Staining.
7 - 10 MARKING AND PACKAGING.
7 - 10.1 Marking.
7 - 10.2 Packaging.
8 - APPENDIX A - METHOD FOR DETERMINING BOND STRENGTH IN SHEAR AFTER 24 HOUR AIR DRYING AT 23°C
8 - A1 SCOPE.
8 - A2 PRINCIPLE.
8 - A3 STANDARDIZED SUBSTRATE.
8 - A4 APPARATUS.
8 - A4.1 Tensile test machine
8 - A4.2 Adhesive spreader or applicator
8 - A4.3 Measuring device
8 - A5 TEST SPECIMENS.
8 - A6 PREPARATION OF TEST ASSEMBLIES.
8 - A6.1 General.
9 - A7 PRE-CONDITIONING OF TEST ASSEMBLIES.
9 - A8 PROCEDURE.
9 - A9 TEST REPORT.
11 - APPENDIX B - METHOD FOR DETERMINING BOND STRENGTH IN SHEAR AFTER 7 DAYS AND 28 DAYS AIR DRYING AT 23°C
11 - B1 SCOPE.
11 - B2 PRINCIPLE.
11 - B3 STANDARDIZED SUBSTRATE.
11 - B4 APPARATUS.
11 - B5 TEST SPECIMENS.
11 - B6 PREPARATION OF TEST ASSEMBLIES.
11 - B7 PRE-CONDITIONING OF TEST ASSEMBLIES.
11 - B8 PROCEDURE.
11 - B9 REPORT.
12 - APPENDIX C - METHOD FOR DETERMINING BOND STRENGTH IN SHEAR AFTER ACCELERATED AGEING
12 - C1 SCOPE
12 - C2 PRINCIPLE.
12 - C3 STANDARDIZEDSUBSTRATE.
12 - C4 APPARATUS.
12 - C5 TEST SPECIMENS.
12 - C6 PREPARATION OF TEST ASSEMBLIES.
12 - C7 PRE-CONDITIONING OF TEST ASSEMBLIES.
12 - C8 PROCEDURE.
12 - C9 REPORT.
13 - APPENDIX D - METHOD FOR DETERMINING BOND STRENGTH IN SHEAR AFTER WATER IMMERSION (TYPE II ADHESIVES ONLY)
13 - D1 SCOPE.
13 - D2 PRINCIPLE.
13 - D3 STANDARDIZEDSUBSTRATE.
13 - D4 APPARATUS.
13 - D5 TEST SPECIMENS.
13 - D6 PREPARATION OF TEST ASSEMBLIES.
13 - D7 PRE-CONDITIONING OF TEST ASSEMBLIES.
13 - D8 PROCEDURE.
13 - D9 REPORT.
14 - APPENDIX E - METHOD FOR DETERMINING DIMENSIONAL CHANGE (CREEP) OF FLEXIBLE VINYL TILES (OPTIONAL TEST)
14 - E1 SCOPE.
14 - E2 PRINCIPLE.
14 - E3 STANDARDIZED SUBSTRATE.
14 - E4 APPARATUS.
14 - E4.1 Measuring device
14 - E4.2 Adhesive spreader or applicator
14 - E4.3 Oven
14 - E5 TEST SPECIMENS.
14 - E6 PRETREATMENT OF TEST SPECIMENS AND PLAQUES.
14 - E7 PRELIMINARY MEASUREMENT OF DIMENSIONS.
14 - E8 UNBONDED CONTROL TEST ASSEMBLIES.
14 - E9 PREPARATION OF BONDED TESTASSEMBLIES.
15 - E10 PROCEDURE.
15 - E11 TEST REPORT.
17 - APPENDIX F - METHOD FOR EVALUATING STAINING
17 - F1 SCOPE.
17 - F2 PRINCIPLE.
17 - F3 APPARATUS.
17 - F4 PROCEDURE.
17 - F5 REPORT.

Specifies performance requirements for organic-based adhesives for use in the installation of resilient sheet and tile for floor and wall applications, for interior and exterior use. Classification, product information by the supplier, shelf life and requirements for bond strength in shear, creep, open assembly time, staining, and labelling and packaging are laid down.

This Standard specifies performance requirements for organic-based adhesives for use in the installation of resilient sheet and tile for floor and wall applications, for interior and exterior use. It evaluates the suitability of an adhesive to bond such coverings to a floor or wall.