BS EN 438-3 is an international standard used for high-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) that specifies the requirement properties for laminates. This BS EN 438-3 helps in manufacturing good quality laminates that help the end users in keeping the surface clean, hygienic and healthy.
BS EN 438-3 applies to laminates less than 2 mm thick produced by using a high-pressure process, normally intended for bonding to supporting substrates to produce HPL composite panels and establishes a classification system for high-pressure decorative laminates according to their performance and main recommended fields of application, including materials with special characteristics, for example, formability or defined reaction to fire. BS EN 438-3 also specifies requirements for the properties of the various types of laminates covered by this classification system.
Note: EN 438-2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this European Standard. EN 438-4, EN 438-5, EN 438-6, EN 438-7, EN 438-8 and EN 438-9 are reserved for special types of HPL materials.
BS EN 438-3 on high-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) is useful for:
High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) are useful in decorating surface materials. This HPL is the most durable decorative laminate. By using BS EN 438-3 you can determine and evaluate the performance of HPL which result in improving the quality of the HPL. This ensures the sustainability of HPL in different conditions.
By applying BS EN 438-3 you can classify the requirement properties that are useful in manufacturing better quality high-pressure decorative laminates (HPL). These laminates are useful in maintaining good hygiene and anti-static properties.
EN 438-3:2016