2 | Test Results to BS 5808 : 1991-British Standard for Carpet Underlays | |||
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4 | Specification | BS Requirements | Result | Method |
5 | Material Composition | 85% Recycled PET Plastic Bottles & 15% Other Single Use Plastics | ||
6 | Total Weight | Ca. 650 g/m² (19 oz/yd²) (+/- 10%) | ||
7 | Total Thickness | Ca. 7 mm | ||
8 | Density | Ca. 93 kg/m³ | ||
9 | Roll Area | Ca. 15 m² | ||
10 | Roll Size | 1.5 m x 10 m | ||
11 | End Use Classification | H/CU Heavy Contract Use | BS EN 14499:2015 | |
12 | Work of Compression | Min. 50 J/m² Max. 200 J/m² after dynamic loading for 1000 impacts | > 75 J/m² | BS 4098:1975 (2003) |
13 | Retention of Work of Compression | Min 40% of original after 1000 impacts | > 57.8% | BS ISO 2094:1999(2015) |
14 | Loss in Thickness after Dynamic Loading | Max. 40% after 1000 impacts | < 22.5 % | BS ISO 2094:1999(2015) |
15 | Loss in Thickness after Static Loading | Max. 40% after 24 hours recovery | < 24.3% | ISO 3416:1986(2012) |
16 | Resistance to Cracking | Degree of Cracking | Pass | BS EN 14499:Annex A:2015 |
17 | Breaking Strength | Min. 30N | BS EN ISO 13934-1:2013 | |
18 | - Length | > 165N | ||
19 | - Width | > 166N | ||
20 | Extension under Force | Max. 10%@ 30N | BS EN ISO 13934-1:2013 | |
21 | - Length | < 1.34 % | ||
22 | - Width | < 1.13 % | ||
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24 | Flammability | Result | Method | |
25 | Hot Metal Nut Test (tested in UKAS accredited Lab) | Pass - Low radius of effects of ignition | BS 4790:1987 | |
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27 | Other Properties and Test Performance | |||
28 | Odour | No objectionable odour | ||
29 | Colour / Backing | White / Polyester backing | ||
30 | Thermal Insulation | 2 Tog | BS 4745 | |
31 | Thermal Conductivity | 0.0344 W/M2K | BS 1902-5.8(1992) | |
32 | Impact Sound Reduction (ΔLw) | 37 db | ISO 140 | |
33 | Emissions | Meets Low VOC Emission Criteria | BS EN ISO 10580:2012 | |
34 | Formaldehyde | None Detected | ||
35 | Fully recyclable at end of serviceable life | Yes | Sustainability | |
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37 | GREEN CREDENTIALS | |||
38 | Green Features | Description | LEED Programme | |
39 | Recyclable | At the end of the underlays useful life, it can be 100% recycled | MR 2.0: Points Available, it can be 100% recycled | |
40 | Recycled Content | Contains not less than 85% pre-consumer recycled material | MR 4.0: Points Available, Recycled Content | |
41 | Indoor Air Quality | Meets or exceeds the industry standard for indoor air quality as established by the CRI Green Label Programme | IEQ 4.3: Points Available, Product is Green | |
42 | Regional Materials | n/a BRE EPD | MR 5.0: Points Available | |
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44 | Installation | |||
45 | Subfloors should be dry, clean and free of oil, grease & damp. STRETCH FIT suitability. Fitting should meet the British Standard code of practice BS 5325 & be undertaken by experianced fitters. | |||
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47 | Recommended Use Areas | |||
48 | Hotel-Guest Rooms, Hotel Corridors (Medium Traffic),Smaller Function Area, Restaurants, Lounges, Bars, Offices (Low & Medium Traffic), Home Bed Rooms, Living Rooms. | |||
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51 | Link to Test Report | Certificate |