| PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | VALUES | TEST METHOD | VALUES |
| FPS UNITS | METRIC UNITS | |||
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY | DIN 53508 | 1.45 ± 0.05 | ASTM D297 | 1.45 ± 0.05 |
| HARDNESS | DIN 53505 | 70 ± 5 Sh A | ASTM D2240 | 70 ± 5 Sh A |
| TENSILE STRENGTH ( min ) | DIN 53504 | 995 PSI | ASTM D412 | 70 kg/cm2 |
| ELONGATION AT BREAK ( min ) | DIN 53504 | 400% | ASTM D412 | 400% |
| COMPRESSION SET (70ºC/24 hrs/25% set) (max) | DIN 53517 | 25% | ASTM D395 METHOD B | 25% |
| TEAR RESISTANCE (Angular) min | DIN 53515 | 112 Lbs/Inch | ASTM D624 | 20 Kg/cm |
| CHANGE IN PROPERTIES | ||||
| HEAT AGEING (168 hrs. AT 85ºC ) | ASTM D573 | |||
| — HARDNESS (Pts) | + 10 (Max) | + 10 (Max) | ||
| — TENSILE STRENGTH (%) | + 15 / -15 | + 15 / -15 | ||
| — ELONGATION AT BREAK (%) | + 10 / -30 | + 10 / -30 | ||
| POLYMER | 100 % EPDM | 100 % EPDM | ||
| OZONE 200 PPHM 96 H 40ºC 20 % | NO CRACKS | ASTM D 1149 | NO CRACKS | |
| HAZARD LEVEL | EN 45 545 | HL3 | EN45 545 | HL3 |
| FIRE RESISTANCE | BS 476, Part 7 Vehicle cat. La acc.
To BS 6853 |
CLASS 3 | BS 476, Part 7
Vehicle cat. La acc. To BS 6853 |
CLASS 3 |
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | ||||
| — OZONE | VERY GOOD | VERY GOOD | ||
| — DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES | GOOD | GOOD | ||
| — CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES | MEDIUM | MEDIUM | ||
| — OILS | MEDIUM | MEDIUM | ||
| TEMPERATURE RANGE | -30º to + 100ºC | -30º to + 100ºC | ||
| COLOUR | BLACK | BLACK |
Warrington Fire Test for Determination of the Burning Behaviour of Floorings.
Part 1 Determination of the Burning Behaviour Using a Radiant Heat Source.
BS EN ISO 9239-1 2010
Objective: To Determine the performance of the following product when tested in accordance with BS EN ISO 9293-1: 2010.
| GENERIC DESCRIPTION | PRODUCT REFERENCE | THICKNESS | WEIGHT PER UNIT
AREA OR DENSITY |
| Rubberised floor covering
For use in railway coaches & metro coaches adhered to a birch plywood substrate |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354”
(Flooring Only) |
14.89mm* | 9.80kg/m²* |
| Individual Components used to manufacture composite | |||
| Rubber Flooring | “ICF/MD/SPEC-354” | 2mm | 2.5-3.4kg/m² |
| Adhesive | “Adhesive Fevicol SR 998 IS
& Fevicol Hardner C” |
Unwilling to provide | Unwilling to provide |
| Plywood | “Birch Plywood (WBP grade)” | 12mm | Unable to provide |
| *determined by Warrington Fire | |||
Test Results:
Orientation of test specimens: No Direction
Average critical radiant flux = 8.05W/M²
Average smoke development = 28.92% Min
Warrington Fire Test for Determination of the Burning Behaviour of Floorings.
Part 2 Determination of Optical Density by a Chamber Method and “T11:02” ( Gas Analysis in the Smoke Box ISO, Using FTIR Technique).
EN 45545-2: 2013 + A1: 2015
Objective: To Assess the results of tests performed in accordance with methods T04, T10.03 and T11.02 as defined in EN45545-2: 2013 + A1:2015 at and irradiance level of 25W/m² with a pilot flame, on specimens of a product and to provide and opinion of compliance with the requirements, as defined in EN 45545-2: 2013 + A1: 2015.
| GENERIC DESCRIPTION | PRODUCT REFERENCE | THICKNESS | WEIGHT PER UNIT
AREA OR DENSITY |
| Rubberised floor covering
For use in railway coaches & metro coaches adhered to a birch plywood substrate |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354”
(Flooring Only) |
14.89mm* | 9.80kg/m²* |
| Individual Components used to manufacture composite | |||
| Rubber Flooring | “ICF/MD/SPEC-354” | 2mm | 2.5-3.4kg/m² |
| Adhesive | “Adhesive Fevicol SR 998 IS
& Fevicol Hardner C” |
Unwilling to provide | Unwilling to provide |
| Plywood | “Birch Plywood (WBP grade)” | 12mm | Unable to provide |
| *determined by Warrington Fire | |||
Opinion: We consider the results of the tests confirmed in reports referenced 413221 and 413222 to the test methods detailed above demonstrate that the product as tested, complies with requirements, R10 ( detailed in table 5 of EN 45545-2: 2013 + A1: 2005) for a HL1, HL2 and HL3 hazard level classification.
Warrington Fire Test for Determination of the Burning Behaviour of Floorings
Part 2 Determination of Optical Density by a Chamber Method and “T11:02” ( Gas Analysis in the Smoke Box ISO, Using FTIR Technique).
EN 45545-2: 2013 + A1: 2015
Test Methods T10.03 & T11.02
Objective: To determine the toxic fume and optical density produced from the following product when tested in accordance with methods T10.03 and T11.02 as defined in BS EN 45545-2:2013 + A1: 2015 at an irradiance level of 25kW/M² with a plot flame.
| GENERIC DESCRIPTION | PRODUCT REFERENCE | THICKNESS | WEIGHT PER UNIT
AREA OR DENSITY |
| Rubberised floor covering
For use in railway coaches & metro coaches adhered to a birch plywood substrate |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354”
(Flooring Only) |
14.89mm* | 9.80kg/m²* |
| Individual Components used to manufacture composite | |||
| Rubber Flooring | “ICF/MD/SPEC-354” | 2mm | 2.5-3.4kg/m² |
| Adhesive | “Adhesive Fevicol SR 998 IS
& Fevicol Hardner C” |
Unwilling to provide | Unwilling to provide |
| Plywood | “Birch Plywood (WBP grade)” | 12mm | Unable to provide |
| *determined by Warrington Fire | |||
Summary of Test Results:
The average Ds(max) value determined within 10 minutes was 137.
The average CIT value at four minutes was 0.10.
The average CIT value at eight minutes was 0.23.