26/30550113 DC

This standard 26/30550113 DC Draft BS EN 438-8 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL). Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) is classified in these ICS categories:

• 83.140.20 Laminated sheets

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]. This document is applicable to the following surface layer types: — metal surfaces; — wood veneer surfaces; — pearlescent decor surfaces; — lacquered surfaces. NOTE For the test methods relevant to this document, see EN 438 2.