BS EN 438-9:2026

This standard BS EN 438-9:2026 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 alternative core laminates intended for interior use, the core layer compositions of which are not covered by EN 438-3 [1], EN 438-4 [2], EN 438-5 [3], EN 438-6 [4] and EN 438-8 [5]. The core layer types (coloured core layer and metal reinforced core layer) are specified in this part of the EN 438 series. NOTE Regarding the test methods relevant to this document, see EN 438-2.