BS EN ISO 19712-2:2013

What is ISO 19712-2 – Solid surfacing materials about?

ISO 19712-2 is an International Standard that focuses on plastics. It gives a determination of properties for decorative solid surfacing materials.

ISO 19712-2 specifies the methods of test for determination of the properties of solid surfacing materials, in the form of sheets.

ISO 19712-2 is carried out on finished sheets but is generally carried out on test specimens of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test, and the same material and finish as the finished sheet.

Who is ISO 19712-2 - Solid surfacing materials for?

ISO 19712-2 on decorative solid surfacing materials is useful for:

• Plastic industry
• Testing authorities
• Decorative material manufacturing unit
• Quality assurance team
• Product development personnel

Why should you use ISO 19712-2 - Solid surfacing materials?

The plastic solid surface is a non-porous low-maintenance material used for surfaces such as countertops.

ISO 19712-2 is intended for use by manufacturers, installers, and specifiers of solid surfacing materials. It gives you the test methods and minimum performance values that have been presented related as closely as possible to end-use applications. The fabrication techniques employed may, however, have a bearing on product performance and service.

By using ISO 19712-2, you can improve the properties of decorative solid surfacing materials such as scorch resistance and other physical properties such as resistance to stress cracking.