INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 19712-1

First edition
2008-04-15

Plastics — Decorative solid surfacing

materials —
Part 1:
Classification and specifications
Plastiques — Matériaux décoratifs massifs de revêtement de surface —
Partie 1: Classification et spécifications

Reference number
ISO 19712-1:2008(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword............................................................................................................................................................ iv
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ v
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................1
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................2
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................2
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4 Requirements .........................................................................................................................................2
4.1 Compliance.............................................................................................................................................2
4.2 Notes on requirements for reaction to fire..........................................................................................3
5 Properties ...............................................................................................................................................3
5.1 Colour .....................................................................................................................................................3
5.2 Surface finish matching ........................................................................................................................3
5.3 Thickness ...............................................................................................................................................3
5.4 Appearance ............................................................................................................................................3
5.5 Other properties.....................................................................................................................................4
Annex A (informative) Hygienic, health and safety information for solid surfacing materials (SSM)
intended for interior use .......................................................................................................................7
Bibliography ........................................................................................................................................................8

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Foreword
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
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ISO 19712-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61, Plastics, Subcommittee SC 11, Products.

ISO 19712 consists of the following parts, under the general title Plastics — Decorative solid surfacing
materials:

⎯ Part 1: Classification and specifications

⎯ Part 2: Determination of properties — Sheet goods

⎯ Part 3: Determination of properties — Solid surface shapes

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Introduction
This part of ISO 19712 is intended for use by manufacturers, fabricators, installers and specifiers of solid
surfacing materials.

The test methods and minimum performance values presented have been related as closely as possible to
end-use applications. The fabrication method and technique employed may have a bearing on product
performance and service.

The performance requirements include, but are not limited to, impact resistance, structure, renewability,
colourfastness, cleanability stain resistance, water resistance, chemical resistance, bacterial and fungal
resistance and other significant properties.

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Plastics — Decorative solid surfacing materials —

Part 1:
Classification and specifications

SAFETY STATEMENT — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory
practice, if applicable. This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any,
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and to ensure compliance with any regulatory conditions.

1 Scope
This part of ISO 19712 establishes a classification system for solid surfacing materials according to their
performance.

This part of ISO 19712 also specifies property requirements for the various types of solid surfacing materials
covered by this classification. Requirements are specified for the types that are most generally used, but
additional types may be added as required. The specified limit values apply to the most commonly used types
of material, but within each classification it may be possible to obtain variants having much higher
performance values.

These materials are characterized by their homogeneous appearance, renewable surfaces and inconspicuous
seams. They are generally classified as follows.
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a) Solid surface sheets

Solid surfacing sheets are designed for horizontal, vertical, wet and dry applications.

b) Solid surface shapes

Solid surface shapes include, but are not limited to, kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, vanity tops,
showers, tubs and spas.

The important properties of solid surfacing materials are

⎯ water resistance,

⎯ thermal shock resistance,

⎯ heat resistance,

⎯ impact resistance,

⎯ stain and chemical resistance,

⎯ cigarette burn resistance,

⎯ colour stability,

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⎯ hardness,

⎯ bacterial and fungal resistance,

⎯ cleanability,

⎯ hygiene,

⎯ seamability,

⎯ renewability.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.

ISO 19712-2:2007, Plastics — Decorative solid surfacing materials — Part 2: Determination of properties —
Sheet goods

ISO 19712-3:2007, Plastics — Decorative solid surfacing materials — Part 3: Determination of properties —
Solid surface shapes

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this part of ISO 19712, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
solid surfacing material
SSM
material, composed of polymeric materials together with pigments and fillers, intended to be cast into sheets
or shaped products

NOTE 1 The material is of the same composition throughout the whole thickness of the sheet or product.

NOTE 2 Sheets and products made from SSMs are repairable and renewable to the original finish.

NOTE 3 SSMs can also be fabricated into continuous sheets with inconspicuous seams.

4 Requirements

4.1 Compliance

The performance requirements for solid surfacing materials shall meet the requirements of every property for
which a value or range is specified in Clause 5.
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Two methods of test are given for the measurement of resistance to wet heat, thermal cycle testing, chemical
resistance, resistance to staining, resistance to cigarette burns. Three are given for the measurement of light
fastness, resistance to dry heat. When there is a choice of method, material satisfying the requirements of
either/any of the methods shall be deemed to comply with the specification for that property; however, the
choice of method may be agreed upon between the interested parties. The method selected shall be stated in
the test report.

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4.2 Notes on requirements for reaction to fire

The requirements for reaction to fire are determined by the fire regulations of the country in which the material
is to be used.

At present, it is not possible, with any test, to predict compliance with all national and other requirements. No
test is therefore included in this specification and reference must be made to those other requirements when
appropriate.

The selection of a suitable test or tests for inclusion in this part of ISO 19712 will be considered when
International Standards specifying fire tests for building materials and structures have been agreed upon.

5 Properties

5.1 Colour

When inspected in daylight or D65 standard illuminant and again under a tungsten illuminant, there shall be
no significant difference between the corresponding colour reference sample held by the supplier and the
specimen under test.

5.2 Surface finish matching

When inspected at different viewing angles, there shall be no significant difference between the corresponding
surface-finish reference sample held by the supplier and the specimen under test.

For critical colour-matching applications, it is recommended that solid surfacing materials (SSM) be checked
for colour/surface-finish compatibility before fabrication or installation.

5.3 Thickness

No requirements for nominal thickness are specified for individual types of solid surfacing material; however,
variations from the nominal thickness supplied shall at no point exceed the limits shown in Table 1.

Table 1 — Permitted variations of thickness

Values in millimetres

Nominal thickness, d Maximum variation

3,0 < d u 4,0 ± 0,25

4,5 < d u 5,0 ± 0,30
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5,0 < d as agreed

5.4 Appearance

5.4.1 General

The following inspection requirements are intended as a general guide, indicating the minimum acceptable
quality for solid surfacing material supplied as full-size sheets or shaped products.

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5.4.2 Surface defects

5.4.2.1 Requirements

When inspected in accordance with Clause 5, of ISO 19712-2:2007 and ISO 19712-3:2007 respectively, from
a distance of between 305 mm and 610 mm, the following surface defects are permissible.

5.4.2.2 Spots, dirt and similar surface defects

The finished surface of sheets/shapes shall be free from cracks, chipped areas, pinholes and blisters.

Spots, dirt and similar surface blemishes are admissible provided the total covered by such blemishes is not
more than 1,0 mm2/m2 of the surface. The blemishes may be concentrated in one place or scattered over the
sheet size/unit.

5.5 Other properties

Each solid surfacing material (SSM) sheet or shaped product, when tested by the appropriate method, shall
meet the requirements in Table 1 and Table 2.

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Property Test method Property or attribute Unit (max. or min.) Requirement
ISO 19712-2:2007 ISO 19712-3:2007 Shaped Products

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Sheet
Clause No. Clause No. Kitchen sinks Others

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12 Method A 10 Method A Rating
3 3 3

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Resistance to dry heat 12 Method B 10 Method B Appearance (not worse than)

12 Method C 10 Method C Surface defect No failure No failure No failure

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13 Method A 11 Method A Rating
Resistance to wet heat Appearance 3 3 3
13 Method B 11 Method B (not worse than)

6 u d < 9 : 700

9 u d < 12 : 1 000
Resistance to impact by 8 Drop height a mm (min.) 610 610
12 u d : 1 300
large-diameter ball
(where
d = nominal thickness)
6 Appearance Surface defect No failure No failure

Not for Resale

Appearance
Rating
10 Method A 8 Method A Groups 1 and 2 3 3 3
(not worse than)
Groups 3 and 4 3 3 3
Appearance
Resistance to staining/
Staining agents
chemicals Rating
1 to 10 3 3 3
10 Method B 8 Method B (not worse than)
Staining agents
11 to 15 3 3 3
Cleanability Index Sum of ratings (max.) 16 16 16
9 Method A 7 Method A Contrast Grey scale rating 4 to 5 4 to 5 4 to 5
Rating
Lightfastness 9 Method B 7 Method B Appearance 4 4 4
(not worse than)
9 Method C 7 Method C Contrast Blue wool standard 5 5 5
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Property Test method Property or attribute Unit (max. or min.) Requirement
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Sheet
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Rating
11 Method A 9 Method A Appearance 3 3 3
(not worse than)

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Resistance to cigarette burns
11 Method B 9 Method B Time to failure s (min.) 110 110 100
Duration Cycles 250
14 Temperature range °C 20/90
Appearance Surface defect No failure
Duration Cycles 1 000
Thermal-cycle water-
12 Method A Temperature range °C 15/90
resistance test
Appearance Surface defect No failure
Duration Cycles 500
12 Method B Temperature range °C 10/65

Not for Resale

Appearance Surface defect No failure
Deflection under
mm (max.) < 0,25 — —
load b
Load test 7 —
Appearance Surface defect No failure

Surface defects No failure No failure No failure

Appearance Max. contamination
Surface test 5 5
Spots, dirt area 1,0 1,0 1,0
mm2/m2
a When tested at the specified drop height, the diameter of indentation shall not exceed 10 mm for sheets.
b All test samples have a 12 mm thickness.

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Annex A
(informative)

Hygienic, health and safety information

for solid surfacing materials (SSM) intended for interior use

A.1 Cleanability
Because they are easy to clean and maintain, solid surfacing materials (SSM) are suitable for use in hygienic
applications such as hospitals, pharmacies, food processing areas, abattoirs, clean rooms, etc. For routine
cleaning, wiping the surface with water and mild detergent is usually effective.

A.2 Hygiene
When used in hospitals and surgeries, SSM can be disinfected using any of the disinfectants such as
ethanol 70 %, formalin 1 % to 5 %, p-chlorine-m-cresol 0,3 %, chloramine T 1 % to 5 %,
alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride 0,1 %. SSM show a high resistance to fungal and bacterial growth
when tested in accordance with ISO 846.
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Bibliography

[1] ANSI/IAPMO Z 124.6, Plastic Sinks

[2] EN 13310, Kitchen sinks — Functional requirements and test methods

[3] ANSI/NEMA LD 3, High-Pressure Decorative Laminates

[4] ISO 846, Plastics — Evaluation of the action of microorganisms

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