Technical specifications

sphera®

Sphera meets the requirements of EN ISO 10581

1Total thickness

EN ISO 24346

Surface finish
Binder content

EN ISO 10581

Collection size

DHK,9.
2[g3>
50b*-sphera element

sphera energetic

sphera elite

2.0 mm

2.0 mm

2.0 mmSMART top

SMART top

SMART top

Type 1

Type 1

Type 1524218Domestic use

EN ISO 10874

Class 23Class 23Class 23

Commercial use

EN ISO 10874

Class 34Class 34Class 34Light industrial

EN ISO 10874

Class 43Class 43Class 43

Roll width

EN ISO 24341

2.0 m

2.0 m

2.0 m

Roll length

EN ISO 24341≤ 27 m≤ 27 m≤ 27 mTotal weight

EN ISO 23997

2900 g/m2

2850 g/m2

2700 g/m2

Dimension stability
Typical value

EN ISO 23999≤ 0.4%~ 0.2%≤ 0.4%~ 0.2%≤ 0.4%~ 0.2%

Slip resistance (ramp test)

DIN 51130

R9R9R9

Castor chair continuous use

ISO 4918

PassPass

Pass

Residual indentation
Typical value

EN ISO 24343-1≤ 0.10 mm~ 0.03 mm≤ 0.10 mm~ 0.03 mm≤ 0.10 mm~ 0.03 mm

Colour fastness to light (method 3)

ISO 105-B02≥7≥7

Indoor air emissions: TVOC after 28 days ISO 16516≤ 0.01 mg/m

Resistance to chemicals

EN ISO 26987

Flexibility
Use in wet areas≥7≤ 0.01 mg/m

≤ 0.01 mg/m3

Very good

Very good

Very good

EN ISO 24344

ø 10 mm

ø 10 mm

ø 10 mm

EN 13553

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cleanroom particle emission

ISO 14644-1

ISO 4––

Bacteria resistance

EN 846

Does not support growth33

Life Cycle Assessment

LCA is the foundation for securing the lowest environmental impact

Renewable electricity

Sphera is manufactured using 100% electricity made from renewable sources

Indoor air quality

All products are tested for indoor air emissions in accordancewith ISO 16000-9 after 3 days and 28 days.

Back to the Floor

Installation off cuts can be collected via Back to the floor

SKA

Sphera meets Ska Rating criteria for M12 soft floor coverings in office,retail and higher education schemes
EN 14041

7

Sphera meets the requirements of EN 14041:2004

0200301-DoP-605

Reaction to fire

EN 13501-1

Bfl-s1, L, CS

Bfl-s1, L, CS

Bfl-s1, L, CS

Slip resistanceEN 13893µ ≥ 0.30µ ≥ 0.30µ ≥ 0.30

Thermal conductivity

EN 12524

0.25 W/mK

0.25 W/mK

0.25 W/mK

Body voltage

EN 1815≤ 2.0 kV

≤ 2.0 kV

≤ 2.0 kV

Recommended adhesives: For the latest installation instructions and recommended
adhesives please visit www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/installation
All Forbo Flooring Systems’ sales organisations worldwide have a certified Quality
Management System in accordance with ISO 9001.
All Forbo Flooring Systems’ manufacturing operations have a certified Environmental
Management System in accordance with ISO 14001.
The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Forbo Flooring Systems’ products is documented inindividual Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) which can be found on all of our websites.
Sphera is manufactured in a facility certified to SA8000 and OHSAS 18001.
BREEAM ratings
Sphera – Homogeneous Floor covering (EN 649)
Commercial

Education

HealthDomestic

Retail(Durability)

Retail(Fashion)

A

A+

A+

A

A+

A+

Meets Ska
criteria

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