SPC Flooring Technical Specifications —
Correct Standards, Correct Values,
How to Verify Each One
Every SPC flooring data sheet looks similar. The numbers differ. Most of those differences cannot be verified — because the wrong test standard is cited, the wrong unit is used, or the value has no corresponding third-party test report behind it. This page gives you the correct ISO standard for each parameter, the correct value range, and exactly how to verify it independently.
The original version of this page cited EN 434 for dimensional stability (a flexible PVC standard, not applicable to rigid SPC), EN 431 for peel resistance (not a peel resistance standard), and 2,050 kg/m³ for core density (the wrong unit — ISO 1183 reports in g/cm³, not kg/m³). These are not unusual errors. They appear on hundreds of SPC supplier pages. We corrected ours. The table below uses the correct standards and verifiable values only.
The Complete SPC Parameter Reference — Correct Standards and Values
The table below covers every performance parameter relevant to commercial SPC specification. For each parameter: the correct test standard, the correct value range for commercial-grade SPC, how to verify it, and why it matters to procurement. Parameters marked with a third-party lab requirement cannot be self-declared — they require an independent test report.
| Parameter | Correct Standard | Ecoflors Value | How to Verify | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Density | ISO 1183 | 1.95–2.05 g/cm³ | Request ISO 1183 report in g/cm³ from SGS/Intertek/TÜV. Reject reports in kg/m³ — cannot cross-reference. | Determines indentation resistance, click joint durability, dimensional stability under load. |
| Dimensional Stability | EN ISO 23999 | ≤0.10% | Request EN ISO 23999 report. Read actual measured value — not data sheet claim. ≤0.05% or ≤0.08% are unrecognised thresholds. | Controls joint gap formation over thermal cycles. Critical for UFH and herringbone layouts. |
| Wear Layer Thickness | Physical cross-section | 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.55 / 0.7mm | Pre-shipment cross-section measurement by SGS/Intertek/QIMA. ±0.02mm acceptable variance. Data sheet alone is unverified. | Determines EN 685 utilisation class and commercial service life. Most frequently misrepresented parameter. |
| Peel Resistance | ISO 24345 | ≥50N/50mm | Request ISO 24345 report from named third-party lab. EN 431 is not a peel resistance standard — reject reports citing EN 431. | Measures wear layer bond strength. Low peel resistance = delamination risk under commercial cleaning chemicals. |
| Click-Lock Tensile Strength | ISO 24334 | ≥1,200N | Request ISO 24334 report. Internal laser QC (click tolerance ±0.1mm) is a production check — it does not substitute for ISO 24334 tensile testing. | Joint separation resistance under rolling loads and thermal cycling. Critical for herringbone and chevron layouts. |
| Residual Indentation | ISO 24343-1 | ≤0.05mm | Request ISO 24343-1 report. Average across minimum 5 test points. Frequently absent from supplier documentation — its absence is informative. | Permanent surface denting under furniture, office chair castors, and retail shelving loads. |
| Fire Classification | EN 13501-1 | Bfl-s1 | Bfl-s1 must appear in the CE Declaration of Performance with Notified Body number. Standalone Bfl-s1 report without CE DoP has no legal standing for building inspection. | Mandatory for commercial public areas and escape routes in EU/UK. Corresponds to old DIN 4102 B1. |
| VOC Emissions (US/AU/Global) | CDPH Section 01350 | FloorScore® SCS-FS-05154 | Search certificate number at scscertified.com. Confirm product listed matches the specific product being purchased — not just company name. | Required for LEED v4 IEQ credit, BREEAM Hea 02, and school/healthcare specifications globally. |
| VOC Emissions (DE/EU) | AgBB / Eurofins IAC Gold | Eurofins IAC Gold | Certificate from Eurofins with IAC Gold designation. Required for German schools, Kindergärten, hospitals, and Leistungsverzeichnis submissions. | German AgBB scheme — mandatory for educational and healthcare projects. Not substitutable with FloorScore for DE market. |
| VOC Emissions (schools/healthcare global) | UL 2818 | GREENGUARD Gold · 135464-420 | Verify at ul.com. Product-specific — a company GREENGUARD certificate does not mean all products are certified. | Required for WELL Building Standard, US school specifications, and international healthcare procurement. |
| EN 685 Utilisation Class | EN 685 + EN 13329 | Class 31–44 (wear layer dependent) | EN 685 class must appear in the CE DoP. The class is determined by wear layer thickness + installation method — not stated by factory alone. | The definitive commercial specification parameter. Class 33/42 for office/retail; Class 43 heavy commercial; Class 44 NHS/airport (Dryback only). |
| Slip Resistance (commercial) | EN 13893 (DS value) | DS ≥0.30 | EN 13893 test report from third-party lab. R10/R11 DIN 51130 ratings are for industrial environments — different standard, different application. | Wet slip resistance for commercial bathrooms, kitchens, and healthcare areas. DS ≥0.30 satisfies EU commercial wet slip requirements. |
The original version of this page cited EN 434, EN 431, and kg/m³ density — the same errors that appear on most Chinese SPC supplier pages. These errors originate because data sheets are often produced by commercial teams copying from other data sheets, not from the laboratory team who ran the tests. The lab report is in g/cm³ and cites ISO 1183. The data sheet says kg/m³ and cites nothing. The gap between the test report and the data sheet is where most SPC quality misrepresentation lives. Our current data sheets are now aligned with the test reports — not with industry convention.
The Standards That Are Frequently Cited Incorrectly
The errors below appear on supplier data sheets regularly. Knowing them protects procurement decisions — a data sheet citing the wrong standard cannot be verified against any existing test document.
| Parameter | What Suppliers Cite | Correct Standard | Why the Wrong Standard Is Wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core density | ≥2,000 kg/m³ | 1.95–2.05 g/cm³ · ISO 1183 | ISO 1183 reports in g/cm³. Quoting kg/m³ makes the figure impossible to cross-reference with any ISO 1183 test document. |
| Dimensional stability | EN 434 · ≤0.08% | ≤0.10% · EN ISO 23999 | EN 434 is for flexible PVC floor coverings at 80°C/6h — not applicable to rigid SPC. EN ISO 23999 is the correct standard. ≤0.08% is not a recognised threshold in either standard. |
| Peel resistance | EN 431 · ≥95N/50mm | ≥50N/50mm · ISO 24345 | EN 431 covers adhesive bond strength for bonded floor coverings — it is not a wear layer peel resistance standard. ≥95N/50mm has no corresponding ISO 24345 basis. |
| Dimensional stability | ≤0.05% | ≤0.10% · EN ISO 23999 | ≤0.05% is not a recognised EN ISO 23999 reporting threshold. No third-party test document will show this value — it is a marketing claim without test basis. |
| VOC (SPC core) | EN 717-1 · E0 | FloorScore / GREENGUARD Gold / AgBB | EN 717-1 is the formaldehyde emission standard for wood-based panels. SPC has no wood content — formaldehyde is not the primary VOC concern. FloorScore and AgBB test for the full range of VOCs relevant to PVC composites. |
Three Levels of Verification — What to Accept and What to Reject
Not all evidence of performance is equal. The three tiers below determine how much weight to give each type of documentation in a procurement decision. A data sheet without a corresponding third-party test report is useful only as a starting point — it tells you what the factory claims, not what an independent laboratory measured.
Certificate Verification — Where to Check Each One
Every Ecoflors sample request includes: TDS with all 12 parameters above, the corresponding third-party test report reference for each, CE DoP with Notified Body number, FloorScore SCS-FS-05154 (verifiable at scscertified.com), GREENGUARD Gold 135464-420, Eurofins IAC Gold, Bfl-s1 EN 13501-1 prüfbericht, and all market-specific compliance documents. Not on request — standard with every sample.
Every Number on This Page
Has a Test Report Behind It.
Request the Full Package.
The documentation package below is sent with every sample request — not on separate request. If a supplier cannot provide these documents together, the data sheet figures are unverified.
Pre-shipment inspection by your nominated inspector (SGS, Intertek, QIMA) is welcomed at any production stage. For projects under 800 sqm: contact us for in-stock availability.