BS EN 438-8 is the eight part of the BS EN 438 series used for High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) that specifies the dimension and requirements which are useful in designing and constructing these laminates.
BS EN 438-8 specifies performance requirements for design laminates intended for interior use with a design effect surface having a phenolic based core and a decorative surface, not covered by BS EN 4383, BS EN 4384, BS EN 4385 and BS EN 4386. Three surface layer types (metal, wood veneer and pearlescent decor) are defined in this part of BS EN 438.
Note: BS EN 4382 specifies the test methods relevant to this part of BS EN 438
BS EN 438-8 on thermosetting resins is useful for:
High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) are one of the most durable decorative surface materials used in constructing offices, hotels, schools, shops etc. High-pressure decorative laminates sheet consisting of decorative design surface layer(s) and core layers bonded together by an high pressure process. These laminates have some special performance properties like chemical, fire and wear resistance.
BS EN 438-8 specifies the test requirements and dimensions that are useful in designing high-pressure decorative laminates (HPL). BS EN 438-8 help to comply with the regulatory standards that ensures the quality of the laminates. BS EN 438-8 will also help the consumers to choose the right laminates based on their requirements.
BS EN 438-8:2018 supersedes BS EN 438-8:2009. BS EN 438-8:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 438-8:2009. These include:
EN 438-8:2018