ISO 10595-2010 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10595:2010 — Resilient floor coverings — Semi-flexible/vinylcomposition (VCT) poly(vinyl chloride) floor tiles — Specification. This International Standard specifies the characteristics and marking requirements for semi‑flexible/vinyl composition (VCT) floor tiles based on a poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) binder; products may include a transparent, non‑PVC factory finish.

Abstract

ISO 10595:2010 defines the essential characteristics of semi‑flexible/VCT floor tiles (PVC binder) supplied in tile form, provides a consumer‑oriented classification system (see ISO 10874) based on intensity of use to indicate suitable applications, and specifies requirements for product marking and factory finish.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed).
• Publication date: 3 September 2010 (Edition 1, 2010).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 97.150 (Floor coverings).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2010).
• Number of pages: 7 (ISO bibliographic listing).

Key bibliographic details above are taken from the ISO catalogue entry for ISO 10595:2010. The publication has been reviewed/confirmed by ISO in a later systematic review, and the edition remains current as confirmed by ISO listings.

Scope

This standard applies to semi‑flexible/vinyl composition floor tiles (VCT) manufactured with a PVC binder and supplied in tile form. It specifies the characteristics that determine fitness for use (materials and finish considerations), provides a classification by intensity of use to guide application choice (referencing ISO 10874), and requires appropriate product marking to inform purchasers and specifiers. It is intended for general commercial/domestic flooring applications where VCT products are appropriate.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and scope specific to semi‑flexible/vinyl composition (VCT) PVC floor tiles.
• Material and construction characteristics expected of VCT tiles (composition based on PVC binder; allowance for transparent non‑PVC factory finishes).
• Classification system for intensity/area of use — guidance linked to ISO 10874.
• Marking requirements to provide product information to users and specifiers.
• Requirements aimed at ensuring appropriate selection for intended service conditions.

Typical use and users

Primary users include floor‑covering manufacturers, product designers, specifiers (architects and interior designers), procurement and purchasing teams, testing and certification laboratories, and standards committees. The standard is used when specifying, manufacturing or verifying VCT floor tiles for commercial and residential applications where resilient floor coverings are required.

Related standards

Closely related documents include ISO 10874 (classification of resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings) which the standard references for intensity of use, and other ISO specifications for resilient floor coverings such as ISO 10581 (homogeneous PVC floor coverings) and ISO 10582 (heterogeneous PVC floor coverings). ISO 19322 (specification for floor coverings based on thermoplastic polymers) is also part of the broader family of resilient floor‑covering specifications. National/adopted versions (for example SS‑EN ISO 10595:2012) exist in some markets.

Keywords

VCT, vinyl composition tile, PVC floor tile, resilient floor coverings, floor tile specification, ISO 10595, floor covering classification, ISO 10874, marking requirements.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10595:2010 is an International Standard that specifies requirements and characteristics for semi‑flexible/vinyl composition (VCT) poly(vinyl chloride) floor tiles supplied in tile form.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the material basis (PVC binder), permitted factory finishes (including transparent non‑PVC finishes), a classification system for intended intensity of use (see ISO 10874), and requirements for marking so purchasers and specifiers can choose appropriate products.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of VCT, architects and specifiers, procurement teams, testing laboratories, conformity assessment bodies and standards committees responsible for flooring products and building finishes. These stakeholders use the standard to specify, test, label and select VCT products for intended applications.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO bibliographic entry for ISO 10595:2010 shows the document as published in September 2010 and indicates the edition has been reviewed/confirmed in ISO’s review cycle; ISO listings identify the standard as published/confirmed (status current according to the ISO catalogue information). Users should check the ISO catalogue or their national standards body for the absolute latest status before formal specification.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10595:2010 is part of a family of ISO standards for resilient floor coverings (same ICS 97.150), alongside related standards such as ISO 10581 (homogeneous PVC floor coverings), ISO 10582 (heterogeneous PVC floor coverings), ISO 19322 and the classification standard ISO 10874. These documents together cover a range of PVC‑based and other resilient floor coverings.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: VCT, vinyl composition tile, PVC, resilient floor coverings, floor tile specification, classification, marking, ISO 10595.