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P?r Stenmark Manager Product Requirements & Compliance/IKEA of Sweden
AA-163938-9
Surface coatings and coverings – general requirements
Contents
This specification describes IKEA requirements on surface coatings and coverings, solvents and thinners used to treat surfaces before and after coating/covering the products as well as surface cleaning, metal surface treatment and stainless steel surfaces, in respect of chemical content, physical properties, visual qualities, and documentation. The specification is valid for application of surface coatings and coverings (see section 6 Definitions ) to all substrates except the following:
?
Coating on leather
? Printing and coating on textiles
? Non-film-forming printing on paper and cardboard other than foil/covering (whereas film-forming printing on paper is included in the IOS-MAT-0066; and printing/coating on foil covering is also included in IOS-MAT 0066, as part of the covering).
? Coatings applied to paper during the production process of paper. This coating is considered as part of the paper and included within the scope of IOS-MAT-0010. ? Ceramic glazes ? Enamel on metal
? Inorganic decorations which are fused into/onto glass, enamel, or ceramic glazes
? Glue-based filler used for spot application (e.g. white glue with saw dust, or hotmelt glue) ? Mirror paint that is in the scope of IOS-MAT-0088
? Coatings on zip fasteners that are in the scope of IOS-PRG-0029 ? Bed slats coated with glue in the scope of IOS-MAT-0109 ? Labels that are in the scope of IOS-PRG-0019
? Plastic film applied on paper (this is in the scope of IOS-MAT-0010)
About this specification
This specification addresses IKEA suppliers as well as their surface coating and covering
suppliers. The purpose of this specification is to describe IKEA requirements concerning surface coatings and coverings in order to:
? Minimise harmful effects to environment and health from IKEA articles.
? Ensure compliance of IKEA articles with health and environment regulations in all IKEA markets.
? Ensure the quality of surfaces on IKEA articles, such as surface resistance, surface appearance, correct colour and gloss, and good workmanship. This document is connected to IOS-TM-0002 Surface resistance – test methods.
All references to standards and legislations shall be seen as referring to the latest updated version, unless otherwise stated.
Implementation of changes
Changes in this specification, version no AA-163938-10, shall be implemented in production at the latest from packaging date stamp 1619 (year 2016 week 19).
Products having a packaging date stamp earlier than specified above shall be shipped to IKEA before shipping products compliant with this version of the specification.
Signing of the self declaration by the coating/covering supplier means that all their materials delivered after signature date comply with all applicable requirements in IOS-MAT-0066 version 10 (AA-163938-10) – regardless of the specification’s latest implementation date for the IKEA supplier of the changed requirements.
Renewal of verification documentation
Signing of the self declaration by the coating/covering supplier means that all their materials delivered after signature date comply with all applicable requirements in IOS-MAT-0066 version 10 (AA-163938-10) – regardless of the specification’s latest implementation date stamp for the changed requirements in the IKEA sales article.
Changes to regulations and lists referred to in this document
When new substances are added to lists of substances (in laws, in standards or by authorities), or classified according to classifications, which are referred to in this specification, the requirements for these substances shall be fulfilled within four months after the substance has been added to the cited list, unless otherwise specified by IKEA.
Annual self declarations do not need extra renewal in case new substances are added to the lists of banned substances, unless otherwise stated.
Table of contents
1Chemical requirements (4)
1.1Surface coatings and coverings – requirements for all substrates (4)
1.1.1Additional requirements specifically for powder coatings – all substrates (10)
1.1.2Additional requirements specifically for UV coatings – all substrates (11)
1.2Additional requirements for surface coatings and coverings for solid wood, wood-based materials, and wood-like natural materials (12)
1.2.1Additional requirements specifically for UV coatings (14)
1.3Additional requirements for surface coatings and treatments for metal substrates (15)
1.4Additional requirements for surface coatings for polymeric substrates (16)
1.5Additional requirements for surface coatings for glass (16)
2Physical properties (16)
2.1Surface resistance (16)
2.1.1Applicability of surface resistance requirements tables 2.1.A to 2.1.K (16)
2.1.2Verifying tests of surface resistance (16)
2.1.3Surface resistance requirements (17)
2.1.4Scope of surface resistance tables regarding wood-like natural materials (21)
2.2Surface coating/covering adhesion (21)
2.3Coating blocking and stickiness (21)
3Visual requirements (22)
3.1Colours (22)
3.1.1Colour samples (22)
3.1.2Approval of colour and tolerances (22)
3.2Gloss (23)
3.3Surface appearance and defects in coating film/finish (23)
3.4Fingerprints (23)
3.5Textured paints (23)
4Metal surfaces – coatings and stainless steel (24)
4.1Service conditions (24)
4.1.1Requirements (25)
4.2Corrosion requirements and test methods (26)
4.2.1Neutral salt spray test (26)
4.2.2Acetic acid salt spray test (26)
4.2.3Dip test (26)
4.2.4Minimum thickness (28)
4.2.5Stainless steel – grinding and polishing requirements (28)
4.2.6Use of polishing and finishing compounds (28)
4.3Corrosion and coating thickness test frequency (30)
5Documentation (30)
5.1Verifying tests (30)
5.2Sample information (30)
5.2.1Test to verify the chemical content (30)
5.2.2Test to verify the physical properties (31)
5.2.3Test to verify the corrosion on metal surfaces (31)
5.3Requirements on test reports and self declarations (31)
5.4Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) (31)
5.5Self declarations (32)
5.5.1Inorganic coatings (32)
5.5.2Water-based degreasing, iron phosphating and electrolytic zinc plating (32)
5.5.3UV coatings (32)
5.5.4Solvents used for cleaning (32)
5.6Documentation exception (32)
5.7Certificate of Compliance of CPSA/CPSIA (33)
5.8Warning limits (investigation limits) as a support for compliance (33)
6Definitions (34)
Appendix A: List of allowed biocides used as preservatives during storage (41)
Appendix B: Test methods for surface resistance – deviations and comments (42)
Appendix C: Surface coating/covering declaration of chemical substances by surface coating/covering supplier (43)
Appendix D: Lead test requirement according to 16 CFR, Part 1303 (USA) (48)
Appendix E: Polishing and finishing compounds for metal substrates declaration of chemical substances by polishing and finishing supplier (51)
References (53)
Summary of Changes in version 10 (55)
1Chemical requirements
When choosing surface coating and covering materials, and production processes, the aim shall be to select an alternative which minimises any harmful effects to health and environment:
?In the raw material
?During the production process
?During use of the article
?When the article becomes waste
Prior to packing, the finished surface shall be cured and well ventilated. Requirements on emissions and odour from the final product are stated in IOS-MAT-0010 Chemical compounds and substances.
The IKEA supplier is responsible that only surface coating and covering components and systems, which are guaranteed by the coating/covering supplier to fulfil the requirements listed below on content of chemical substances, are used in the production of IKEA products.
The IKEA supplier is also responsible to secure that there is no contamination of the surface coating/covering leading to non-compliance with the IKEA chemical requirements in this specification.
Note: Solvent for cleaning/degreasing includes solvents used before and after the application of
a surface coating/covering, as well as on surfaces that are not coated/covered.
1.1Surface coatings and coverings – requirements for all substrates Table 1.1 Surface coatings and coverings – general requirements
Surface coating/ covering Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
Document
Requirement
Liquid coatings ?Alkylphenol
ethoxylates
(APEO)
?Alkylphenols
(AP)
?Alkylphenol
phosphites
Not allowed to be used.
Contamination limit value: 0.10 % in the
ready-to-use mixture.
Extraction
(methanol +
ammonium
acetate) +
HPLC and
detection by
MS DAD
Self
declaration
(SD)
Table 1.1 Surface coatings and coverings – general requirements
Surface coating/ covering Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
Document
Requirement
Liquid coatings Biocides of all
kinds
Addition of biocides used as preservatives
for products during storage (=in-can
preservatives) is only allowed according to
the list of allowed biocides in Appendix A.
The concentration of individual biocides, or
of mixtures of biocides as parts of a
weighted sum (see Appendix A for
explanation), shall not exceed the limits in
Appendix A.
Addition of biocides used for any other
purpose is not allowed, unless otherwise
stated in the product documentation
(Biocides used as film and wood
preservatives are included in IOS-MAT-
0098).
Addition of biocides is also allowed after
permission from IKEA. Permission is needed
for all biocides not listed in Appendix A. See
Table C1 in Appendix C.
Apart from the above, biocides used as
preservatives for products during storage
but not in Appendix A and coming from
coating ingredients that are used at a
concentration of maximum
2 % of the final coating component can be
used, as long as they are not CMR and their
sum concentration is not above
5 ppm (0.0005 %) in the final surface
coating component.
Screening
test. Different
extraction and
analysis
methods
depending on
which mate-
rials and sub-
stances to be
tested.
SD
Table 1.1 Surface coatings and coverings – general requirements
Surface
coating/
covering
Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
Document
Requirement All types of
surface
coatings/
coverings,
thinners,
and pre-
treatment
CMR
substances
category 1A
and 1B and
Substances of
Very High
Concern
(SVHC)
CMR substances category 1A and 1B and
SVHC are not allowed to be used.
Contamination limit value: 0.10 %
For coatings, this contamination limit value
is valid for each separate coating
component.
Some examples of CMR substances that are
not allowed:
?N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)
(CAS no: 872-50-4)
?2-ethoxy-ethanol (ethyl glycol) (CAS
no: 110-80-5)
?2-ethoxy ethylacetate (ethyl glycol
acetate) (CAS no: 111-15-9)
?Dimethylformamide (DMFA, DMFO)
(CAS no: 68-12-2)
?2-methoxy ethanol (Ethylene glycol
monomethyl ether, EGME) (CAS no:
109-86-4)
?2-methoxy ethylacetate (methyl glycol
acetate EGMEA) (CAS no: 110-49-6)
Note: The following CMR substances are
allowed to be used in the following
processes:
?Inorganic nickel compounds and boric
acid/borates used in electrochemical
plating baths
?Inorganic nickel compounds used when
anodizing
?Inorganic cobalt compounds used in
bath for post-treatment after electrolytic
zinc plating
?Formaldehyde – only according to
section 1.2, 1.3 and 1.5.
Screening
test. Different
extraction and
analysis
methods
depending on
which
materials and
substances to
be tested.
SD
Surface
coverings
Elemental
chlorine
bleaching
Pulp that has been bleached with elemental
chlorine is not allowed to be used in the
manufacturing of supporting paper.
-- SD
All types of
surface
coatings/
covering,
thinners,
and pre-
treatment
Fragrances Fragrances, perfumes and masking agents
are not allowed to be used without
approval from IKEA.
-- SD
Table 1.1 Surface coatings and coverings – general requirements
Surface coating/ covering Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
Document
Requirement
Liquid coatings, and coverings Organotin
(tinorganic)
compounds
No kind of organotin compounds are
allowed to be used.
Contamination limit value for sum of all
organotin compounds:
2.5 mg/kg dry surface material.
The limit values refer to the alkyl/aryl tin
cation without the counter ion.
Note: test requirement refers to organotins
listed in the definition of organotin
compounds.
Exception: In polyurethane coatings on
glass, dibutyltin dilaurate (DBTL, CAS no:
77-58-7) including monoalkyltin compounds
are allowed to be used as catalyst at a
maximum concentration of 0.05% total
organotin in the ready-to-use mixture.
Extraction and
GC-MS
For ED
coating: SD
and Test
report (TR)
For all
others: SD
All types of surface coatings/ coverings Phthalates The following phthalates are not allowed to
be used:
?phthalates defined as CMR substances
cat 1A or 1B
?phthalates that are SVHC
?phthalates listed on the
State of California
“Proposition 65” list
?di-n-octyl phthalate, DNOP
(CAS no. 117-84-0)
Contamination limit value: 500mg/kg for
sum of all phthalates. For coatings, this
limit is valid both in the solid content of the
ready-to-use mixture and in the dry surface
material.
Note: For information purposes, IKEA will
aim to keep an updated list on IKEA
Supplier Portal of phthalates that are
classified as CMR or SVHC by the European
Union or that are on the Californian
Proposition 65 list, and thus in the scope of
this requirement.
Extraction and
GC-MS
SD
Surface coatings and coverings PVC (Polyvinyl
chloride)
Not allowed to be used -- SD
Table 1.1 Surface coatings and coverings – general requirements
Surface coating/ covering Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
Document
Requirement
Isocyanate -containing liquid coatings TDI and HDI
monomers
Monomer levels of:
?TDI (toluene diisocyanate, CAS no:
26471-62-5)
?HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate,
(CAS no: 822-06-0)
In isocyanate-containing liquid coatings and
hardeners (prepolymer solution) shall be
less than 0.5 % by weight for the sum of
these diisocyanates monomers in each
coating component.
In 1-component PU systems, the sum of
these diisocyanates monomers shall be less
than 0.25 % by weight in the ready-to-use
mixture.
LC-MS/MS SD
Oil Waste oil Not allowed to be used -- SD Heavy metal content in coatings and coverings
All types of surface coatings/ coverings Cadmium (Cd)
and its
compounds
Not allowed to be used.
Contamination limit value:
40 mg Cd/kg dry surface material.
Total digestion
followed by
AAS or ICP
SD
All types of surface coatings Lead (Pb) and
its compounds
Not allowed to be used.
Contamination limit value:
90 mg Pb/kg dry surface material.
Total digestion
followed by
AAS or ICP in
compliance
with 16 CFR
Part 1303
(CPSC – CH-
E1003) (USA)
SD and TR1
for solid
films in
furniture
articles in
the scope of
16 CFR, Part
1303 (USA),
see
Appendix D
2, 3
SD for all
other
surface
coatings.
All types of surface coverings Lead (Pb) and
its compounds
Not allowed to be used.
Contamination limit value:
90 mg Pb/kg dry surface material.
Total digestion
followed by
AAS or ICP
SD
Note: For the purpose of lead testing in accordance with 16 CFR, part 1303, surface coatings applied on coverings are considered as a surface coating, and lead requirements on surface coating as above applies, see Table 1.1. Lead (Pb) and its compounds.
1 The TR may be replaced by tests of lead by the coating supplier in coating products that are identical in all material respects to those used in production of the furniture article, see Appendix D. Test reports from these tests of lead in coating products shall be handed over by the coating supplier to the IKEA supplier for registration in the IKEA Connect database, see section 5.
2 This requirement is valid regardless of whether a furniture article, as defined in Appendix D, is delivered to the USA or not.
3 The content of other heavy metals that are analysed in the same test (on dry surface coating from the final article) shall also be reported in the test report.
Table 1.1 Surface coatings and coverings – general requirements
Surface coating/ covering Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
Document
Requirement
All types of surface coatings/ coverings Mercury (Hg)
and its
compounds
Not allowed to be used.
Contamination limit value:
10 mg Hg/kg dry surface material.
Total mercury
content by
micro-wave
digestion and
cold vapour
AAS
SD
All types of surface coatings/ coverings Migration of
heavy metals
including their
compounds
(Sb, As, Ba,
Cd, Cr, Pb,
Hg, Se)
Surface coating films and covering systems
on all products shall not exceed limits for
heavy metal migration. For limits, see EN
71-3:1994/A1:2000.
EN 71-3:1994
/A1:2000
SD
Solvent composition
Liquid coatings, pre-treatment, thinners, and solvents for cleaning/ degreasing Aromatic
hydrocarbon
solvents
The content of total aromatic hydrocarbon
solvents shall be less than 1.0 % by weight
in the liquid fraction of each surface coating
component.
Examples:
?Toluene (CAS no: 108-88-3)
?Xylene (CAS no (group): 1330-20-7)
?Ethylbenzene
(CAS no: 100-41-4)
?Styrene (CAS no: 100-42-5)
?Trimethylbenzenes and higher aromatic
hydrocarbons
Furthermore, benzene-containing solvents
are not allowed to be used. Contamination
limit value in the solvent: 0.10 % benzene
(CAS no: 71-43-2) of each surface coating
component.
ISO 11890-2 SD
Liquid coatings, pre-treatment, thinners, and solvents for cleaning/ degreasing Chlorinated
hydrocarbon
solvents
Use of chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents is
not allowed.
Contamination limit value: 0.10 % for the
sum of all chlorinated hydrocarbons in the
liquid fraction of each surface coating
component.
Examples:
?Methylene chloride
(CAS no: 75-09-2)
?Chloroform (CAS no: 67-66-3)
?Perchloroethylene
(CAS no: 127-18-4)
?Trichloroethylene
(CAS no: 79-01-6)
?1,1,1-trichloroethane
(CAS no: 71-55-6)
Headspace
gas chromato-
graphy with
electron
capture
detection
(HSGC-ECD)
SD
1.1.1 Additional requirements specifically for powder coatings – all substrates
Note : these requirements are in addition to the requirements in Table 1.1
Table 1.1.1 Additional requirements specifically for powder coatings – all substrates Substance Requirements
Test method Minimum
Documentation requirement
Di-organotin and tri-organotin compounds
Tri-organotins are not allowed to be used. Contamination limit value: 1 mg/kg for sum of tri-organotin compounds in the dry surface material.
Di-organotin compounds are allowed to be used, but the sum of di-organotin and tri-organotin compounds shall not be more than 2.5 mg/kg in the dry surface material. Note: All tri-organotin compounds are
banned, and all di-organotins are restricted to the sum limit of 2.5 mg/kg, but the minimum test demand only includes those tri- and di-organotins that are listed in the definition of organotin compounds.
The limit values refer to the alkyl/aryl tin cation without the counter ion.
Extraction and GC-MS
SD and TR
TGIC
(Triglycidyl isocyanurate)
Powder coatings shall not contain any addition of TGIC hardener (CAS no: 2451-62-9). This cross-linking agent is primarily used in polyester-based powder coatings.
Contamination limit value 0.10 % by weight in the ready-to-use powder coating.
-- SD
1.1.2Additional requirements specifically for UV coatings – all substrates Note: these requirements are in addition to the requirements in Table 1.1
Table 1.1.2 UV coatings including UV printing inks – general requirements all substrates
Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
documentation
requirement
Stenomeric acrylates It is not allowed to use any stenomeric acrylate,
including acrylic acid (CAS no: 79-10-7), that is
classified as:
Tox. 1-4, STOT SE 1&2, STOT RE 1&2 or Asp.
Tox. 1 according to Regulation (EC) No
1272/2008 (the CLP regulation) according to
either of the following:
?harmonised classification according to Annex
VI in the CLP regulation
?the classifications made within the PARAD
consortium (see PARAD consortium report on
UV/EB acrylates)
Contamination limit value: 1.0 % by weight in
the ready-to-use mixture for the sum of such
stenomeric acrylates.
Extraction and
GC-MS
SD
Toxic coating ingredients Coating ingredients classified as Acute Tox. 1-3,
STOT SE 1 or STOT RE 1 according to Regulation
(EC) No 1272/2008 are not allowed.
Note: Residual substances (technical impurities)
classified as toxic are allowed to be found in the
coating ingredients as long as the coating
ingredient itself is not classified as toxic.
--SD
Toxic, harmful and corrosive preparations The ready-to-use UV-coating preparation shall
not be classified as Acute Tox. 1-4, STOT SE 1 &
2, STOT RE 1 & 2, Asp Tox 1, Skin Corr 1A & 1B,
CMR cat. 1A, 1B & 2 or Resp. Sens. cat. 1
according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
--SD
1.2Additional requirements for surface coatings and coverings for solid
wood, wood-based materials, and wood-like natural materials
Table 1.2 Surface coatings and coverings for solid wood, wood-based materials, and wood-like natural materials
Surface coating/ covering Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
Documentation
requirement
All types of surface coatings Formaldehyde Surface coating products shall not
contain formaldehyde, i.e.:
?No formaldehyde shall be added
to the surface coating product.
?No formaldehyde shall be created
during storage and curing of the
surface coating.
?The formaldehyde contamination
level shall be maximum
0.5 mg/m2h measured according
to EN 717-2 (Gas analysis
method) with the finished surface
coating applied to a glass plate or
other inert substrate.
The sampling
shall reflect a
realistic worst
case in com-
parison to when
the product
could reach a
customer (i.e.
normal handling
in factory,
storage time,
packaging and
transport to the
nearest desti-
nation).
SD
Surface coverings Formaldehyde Exception from general CMR ban:
formaldehyde is allowed to be used
in the following case:
?In the production of low-pressure
laminates (LPL), continuous-
pressure laminates (CPL), and
high-pressure laminates (HPL),
which are impregnated with
melamine/formaldehyde or urea/
formaldehyde resins.
?In coatings applied on the
covering as part of its
manufacture, before the covering
is applied to the substrate.
Note: in any case of use of
formaldehyde-containing resins,
requirements regarding
formaldehyde emission stated in
other parts of the product
documentation shall be fulfilled.
-- For
documentation
requirements,
see IOS-MAT-
0003.
Table 1.2 Surface coatings and coverings for solid wood, wood-based materials, and wood-like natural materials
Surface coating/ covering Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
Documentation
requirement
Liquid coatings and thinners Organic
solvents
Surface coatings and thinners shall
have a maximum VOC content of
130 g VOC/litre of the ready-to-use
product.
In special cases and after approval
by IKEA, surface coatings and
thinners containing organic solvents
exceeding 130 g VOC/litre may be
used if the process is performed
under conditions with efficient VOC
encapsulation and VOC exhaust
reduction. The total VOC emission
shall be maximum 15 % of all
solvents used in connection with the
application of solvent-borne
coatings, including for cleaning of
coating equipment, as per the mass
balance calculation.
Note: This requirement does not
apply to printing of names or codes
for articles, components or materials
when that printing has no relevance
for the design of the article.
ISO 11890-2
ASTM D 2369, in
cases where
reactive diluents
are present
SD
For special cases
with VOC exhaust
reduction, a
solvent
management
plan (mass
balance)
according to EU
Directive
2010/75/EU
Annex VII part 7
shall be carried
out every 12
months and
connected in
Connect to the
article (through
appropriate
material/
process/
component
combination).
Liquid un-saturated polyester coatings Styrene and
vinyl toluene
monomers
The sum of styrene and vinyl toluene
monomers shall be less than 1.0 %
by weight in the ready-to-use
mixture.
-- SD
Peroxides Aromatic peroxide hardeners are not
allowed to be used.
-- SD
1.2.1Additional requirements specifically for UV coatings
Table 1.2.1 UV coatings for solid wood, wood-based materials, and wood-like natural materials Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
documentation
requirement
Residual free monomers (stenomeric acrylates) Residual stenomeric acrylic monomers in the
finished cured coating film and the substrate
shall be less than 800 mg/m2 extractable.
Note: This requirement refers to the final
product after curing.
In order to fulfil this requirement, key UV-
process parameters such as UV-radiation level,
UV-lamp distance, applied amount of coating,
flow speed etc. shall be fully controlled and
documented.
IOS-TM-0002,
section 17
SD and TR
Residual photo-initiators Roller coated surfaces
?Residual concentration of photo-initiators in
the finished cured coating film and the
substrate shall be less than 2000 mg/m2
extractable.
Other UV-coated surfaces
?No limit (but still test requirement).
IOS-TM-0002,
section 17
SD and TR
Odour Smell problems caused for example by
incorrect curing, or by residues of photo-
initiators, their breakdown products and their
impurities, are not allowed.
If any shipment of goods emits an unpleasant
or unexpected smell, or deviates from earlier
shipments or from reference sample in terms
of emissions/odour, in a way that is deemed
by IKEA to involve a risk of discomfort or
health effects for customers, this is to be
considered a valid cause for claim of said
shipment. In case of dispute, evaluation of
odour to be
made by IKEA
with an
evaluation group
of at least six persons
--
1.3Additional requirements for surface coatings and treatments for
metal substrates
Table 1.3 Surface coatings and treatments for metal substrates
Surface coating/ covering Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
documentation
requirement
Hot dip galvanizing Cadmium Zinc grades with cadmium content lower
than 40 mg/kg shall be used.
ICP SD
Chrome plating Hexavalent
chrome
(Cr-VI)
Not allowed to use Cr-VI (chromates,
bichromates, or chromic acid) in chrome
plating.
-- SD
Chromating, passivation and anodizing Hexavalent
chrome
(Cr-VI)
Not allowed to use Cr-VI (chromates,
bichromates, or chromic acid).
If Cr-VI is found according to spot test
and/or boiling under extraction
procedure (qualitative tests, see
IEC 62321), this indicates that Cr-VI has
been used, which is not allowed.
IEC 62321 SD
Anodizing – correction pens Aromatic
hydrocarbon
solvents
Exception: The 1 % limit for total
aromatic hydrocarbons in the liquid
fraction (see Table 1.1) does not apply
to correction pens used to touch up
anodized surfaces, if used on less than
0.2 % of the total anodized surface
(yearly average).
Note: this exception does not apply to
benzene.
--
Surface coatings Formaldehyde Exception from general CMR ban:
formaldehyde-containing amino resins
are allowed to be used.
Note: the formaldehyde-containing
resin should be fully cured after the
coating process. Emission limit for
formaldehyde from complete product
according to IOS-MAT-0010 applies.
-- SD
1.4Additional requirements for surface coatings for polymeric
substrates
Table 1.4 Surface coatings for polymeric substrates
Surface coating/ covering Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
documentation
requirement
Pre-treatment Chlorinated
paraffin
Use of chlorinated paraffin (alkanes) is
not allowed.
Contamination limit value: 0.1 % by
weight of the pre-treatment liquid.
Extraction
and GC-MS
SD
Chrome plating including pre-treatment Hexavalent
chrome (Cr-
VI)
Not allowed to use Cr-VI (chromates,
bichromates, or chromic acid) in chrome
plating.
-- SD
1.5Additional requirements for surface coatings for glass Table 1.5 Surface coatings for glass
Surface coating/ covering Substance Requirements Test method Minimum
documentation
requirement
Surface coatings Formaldehyde Exception from general CMR ban:
formaldehyde-containing amino resins
are allowed to be used.
Note: the formaldehyde-containing
resins should be fully cured after the
coating process. Emission of
formaldehyde from complete product
according to IOS-MAT-0010 applies.
-- SD
2Physical properties
2.1Surface resistance
2.1.1Applicability of surface resistance requirements tables 2.1.A to 2.1.K The technical description (see section 6 Definitions) specifies the requirement Table 2.1.A to Table 2.1.K and requirement class which applies to the surface treatment of the product.
2.1.2Verifying tests of surface resistance
Verifying tests of surface resistance shall be done accordingly. Samples for verifying tests shall be taken from the production after normal process, including curing, and when ready for shipment to IKEA.Different colours of lacquer constitute different materials, meaning that surface resistance needs to be tested for each colour on each substrate.
2.1.3 Surface resistance requirements
For test method references with (*), see Appendix B for deviations from standard tests and additional comments.
Table 2.1.A Coated/covered substrates of wood, wood-based, plastic, glass materials and flat horizontal coated metal substrates.
Note : Requirements in this table only apply if specified in technical description. Requirements Test method Class P1 R0 R1 R2 R4 R6 R7 Water
EN 12720*
24 hrs
24 hrs
24 hrs
24 hrs
16 hrs
6 hrs
1 hour
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Fat (liquid paraffin)
EN 12720*
24 hrs
24 hrs
24 hrs
24 hrs
24 hrs
24 hrs
6 hrs
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Alcohol (48 %)
EN 12720*
6 hrs
6 hrs
1 hour
1 hour
--
--
--
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Coffee
EN 12720* 6 hrs 6 hrs 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour -- -- Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
For class R4 the coffee test only applies to external horizontal surfaces (i.e. not inside shelves) of storage furniture less than 1500 mm over floor. Dry heat
EN 12722* -- 70 ?C -- 70 ?C -- -- -- Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
This requirement only applies to external horizontal surfaces (i.e. not inside shelves) Fastness to rubbing only for
? wood/wood-based substrates;
? surface coverings ? clear lacquered
pigmented lacquer with clear-lacquered top ? white-pigmented surfaces
IOS-TM-0002, section 4
-- 10 x 9 N 10 x 9 N 10 x 9 N 10 x 9 N 10 x 9 N 10 x
9 N Result ≥4 for dry rubbing and ≥3-4 for wet rubbing on the assessment scale 1-5.
Table 2.1.B Coated/covered wood and wood-based substrates
Note: Requirements in this table only apply if specified in technical description.
Requirements for coated substrates of wood and wood-based materials, except for coated substrate of solid softwood and softwood veneers
Requirements Test method Class
P1 R0 R1 R2 R4
Fat on scratches IOS-TM-0002,
section 2 7 N +
24 hours
7 N +
24 hours
5 N +
24 hours
3 N +
24 hours
2 N +
24 hours
Acceptable width of a scratch is maximum 0.5 mm. Penetration through the coating
film is not acceptable. Result shall be ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
If the spreading of fat is not possible to observe, the requirement criteria for
penetration are not applicable.
Requirements for coated substrates of solid softwood and softwood veneers
Requirements Test method Class
P1 R0 R1 R2 R4
Fat on scratches IOS-TM-0002,
section 2 5 N +
24 hours
5 N +
24 hours
5 N +
24 hours
3 N +
24 hours
2 N +
24 hours
Penetration through the coating film is not acceptable. Result shall be ≥4 on the
assessment scale 1-5.
If the spreading of fat is not possible to observe, the requirement criteria for
penetration are not applicable.
Requirements for covered substrates of wood-based materials
Requirements Test method Class
P1 R0
Scratches IOS-TM-0002,
section 2
7 N 7N
Acceptable width of a scratch is maximum 0.5 mm.
The requirement criteria for penetration are not applicable.
Table 2.1.C Coated metal substrates (not including inorganic coatings)
Note: Requirements in this table only apply if specified in technical description. Requirements Test method Class
P1 R1 R2 R4
Fastness to rubbing – metal not for:
?clear-
lacquered/
clear-
lacquered top ?white-
pigmented
surfaces IOS-TM-0002,
section 3
22.5 ±2.5 N 22.5 ±2.5 N 22.5 ±2.5 N 22.5 ±2.5 N Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Scratching
no t for: ?surfaces with
texture or ?surfaces with
a gloss below
15 IOS-TM-0002,
section 1
5 N 5 N 5 N 3 N Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Table 2.1.D Office furniture (not including coated metal substrates)
Note: Requirements in this table only apply if specified in technical description. Requirements Test method Class
P1
Wet heat EN 12721* 85 °C
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Abrasion and fat Not for: ?pigmented
coatings and ?surface
coverings IOS-TM-0002, section 10 2 kg/700 cycles + 24 hours fat
No spreading of paraffin oil outside the abraded area is accepted for approval.
Table 2.1.E Public furniture (not including coated metal substrates)
Note: Requirements in this table only apply if specified in technical description. Requirements Test method Class
P1
Wet heat EN 12721* 85°C
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Damp and friction + cold liquids, wet heat, and fat on scratches IOS-TM-0002, section 11 4 kg/2500 cycles
Coffee: 6 hours, alcohol: 6 hours, water: 24 hours, fat: 24 hours, wet heat: 85 oC, fat on scratches: 7 N/24 hours.
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Table 2.1.F Kitchen and bathroom doors, fronts, and cabinets
Note: Requirements in this table only apply if specified in technical description.
Requirements Test method Class
R1 R2
Water on edges IOS-TM-0002, section 5 1 hour 1 hour
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
This requirement applies to all sealed edges. Note: Only one edge needs to be tested if
the edges are sealed in the same way, but if an article has more ways of sealing the
edges, each kind of sealed edge needs to be tested.
Heat on edges IOS-TM-0002, section 6 85°C --
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
This requirement applies to all sealed edges. Note: Only one edge needs to be tested if
the edges are sealed in the same way, but if an article has more ways of sealing the
edges, each kind of sealed edge needs to be tested.
Steam on edges on kitchen doors and fronts (not cabinets) IOS-TM-0002, section 7 3 cycles --
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
This requirement applies to all sealed edges. Note: Only one edge needs to be tested if the edges are sealed in the same way, but if an article has more ways of sealing the edges, each kind of sealed edge needs to be tested.
Water spray on bathroom doors IOS-TM-0002, section 12 -- 3 cycles Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Table 2.1.G Worktops in laminate/melamine
Note: Requirements in this table only apply if specified in technical description.
Requirements Test method Class
R1
Dry heat EN 12722* 160°C
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Wet heat EN 12721* 85°C
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Heat on edges IOS-TM-0002, section 6 85°C
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
This requirement applies to all sealed edges.
Note: Only one edge needs to be tested if the edges are sealed in the same way, but if
an article has more ways of sealing the edges, each kind of sealed edge needs to be
tested.
Steam on edges on worktops IOS-TM-0002, section 8 3 cycles
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
This requirement applies to all sealed edges.
Note: Only one edge needs to be tested if the edges are sealed in the same way, but if an article has more ways of sealing the edges, each kind of sealed edge needs to be tested.
Resistance to crazing IOS-TM-0002, section 13 80 °C, 20 hours Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Surface wear EN 438-2:2005* (IP + FP)/2 ≥ 350 and IP ≥ 150
Impact on surface ISO 4211-4* 50 mm
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5, including an impact mark of maximum 5 mm.
Impact on edges IOS-TM-0002, section 9 50 mm
Result ≥3 on the assessment scale 1-5, including an impact mark of maximum 5 mm.
Table 2.1.H Armrest, coated wood, and wood-based materials
Note: Requirements in this table only apply if specified in technical description.
Requirements Test method Class
R2 R4
Perspiration EN 12720* 1 hour 1 hour
Result ≥4 on the assessment scale 1-5.
Table 2.1.I Coated wood, metal, and plastic substrates for outdoor environment
Note: Requirements in this table only apply if specified in technical description.
Requirements Test method Class
R12 R13
Artificial weathering IOS-TM-0002, section 14 400 hours 750 hours
Cracks shall not be visible under a magnifying of 10 (class 0).
Flaking shall not be visible under a magnifying of 10 (class 0). Valid for both quantity and size of flake.
Blistering shall not be visible under a magnifying of 10 (class 0).
There shall be no visible corrosion.