BS EN 438-1:2016

This standard BS EN 438-1:2016 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 part of EN 438 gives an overview of the standard, and provides guidance in the selection and application of test methods and specifications contained in EN 438‑2 , EN 438‑3 , EN 438‑4 , EN 438‑5 , EN 438‑6 , EN 438‑7 , EN 438‑8 and EN 438‑9 .

This European Standard is applicable to high-pressure decorative laminate(s) (HPL) produced by using a high pressure process.