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Test Specifications

Test procedures for the TABER® Shear / Scratch Tester have been established by a number of organizations. The following is a partial listing.

AS/NZS AS2924.2 High pressure decorative laminates - Sheets made from thermosetting resins - Determination of properties
ASTM C217 Weather Resistance of Slate
CEN EN 438 (part 2)

Decorative High Pressure Laminates – Sheets based on Thermosetting Resins
Part 2: Determination of Properties
14. Resistance to Scratching

CEN EN 13310 Kitchen Sinks - Functional requirements and test methods
CEN EN 14323 – Section 5.5 Wood-based panels - Melamine faced boards for interior uses - Test methods
CEN prEN 14688 Sanitary appliances - Wash basins - Functional requirements and test methods (part 5.6)
DIN 53 799 Decorative Laminated Sheets on Basis of Aminoplastic Resins: Test Method
DIN 68 861-4 Furniture Surfaces; Behavior at Scratches
Federal L-F-00450A Floor, Vinyl, Plastic (Cancelled)
Federal L-T-00345 Tile Floor, Vinyl, Asbestos (Interim)
Federal L-T-751 Tile Floor, Vinyl, Asbestos
Federal SS-T-307 Tile, Asphalt, Grease Resistance (Cancelled)
Federal SS-T-312 Tile, Floor: Asphalt, Rubber, Vinyl – Vinyl-Asbestos (Cancelled)
ISO 4586-2 High-Pressure Decorative Laminates
Part 2: Determination of Properties - Resistance to Scratching
JIS K6902 Testing Method for Laminated Thermosetting High-Pressure Decorative Sheets
Terrazzo 90322-9E-1 Conductive, Synthetic Latex Terrazzo Flooring
UNI 9428 Furniture Tests for surface finishes. Determination of resistance to scratching.
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