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BS EN 438-8:2018

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High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL). Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) – Classification and specifications for design laminates

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BSI 2018 20
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This document specifies performance requirements for design laminates intended for interior use with a design effect surface having a phenolic based core and a decorative surface, not covered by EN 438-3 [1], EN 438-4 [2], EN 438-5 [3] and EN 438-6 [4]. Three surface layer types (metal, wood veneer and pearlescent decor) are defined in this part of EN 438. EN 438-2 specifies the test methods relevant to this part of EN 438.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
2 National foreword
5 European foreword
6 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
7 3.2 Symbols
4 Material types and classification system
8 5 Requirements
5.1 Compliance
5.2 Inspection requirements
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Colour, pattern and surface finish
9 5.2.3 Reverse side
5.2.4 Visual inspection
5.3 Dimensional tolerance requirements
5.3.1 Dimensional tolerance requirements for pearlescent laminates
10 5.3.2 Dimensional tolerances requirements for metal laminates
11 5.3.3 Dimensional tolerance requirements for wood veneer laminates
12 5.4 Test requirements
5.4.1 General requirements for pearlescent laminates
14 5.4.2 General requirements for metal laminates
15 5.4.3 General requirements for wood veneer laminates
16 5.4.4 Additional requirements for type P high-pressure decorative design laminate
5.4.5 Reaction to fire
17 Annex A (informative) Information on reaction to fire
18 Bibliography
BS EN 438-8:2018
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