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Generic specification for Carpet of DSDN® solution dyed nylon

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Loop pile broadloom

PART TWO PRODUCTS

2.1

MATERIALS

2.1.1

Carpet: Throughout this contract shall be of the same type and manufacture. Carpeting shall be:

2.1.1.1	Yarn: 100% first quality, bulk continuous filament nylon type 6,6 offering a construction and performance standards testing program by a fiber producer. Fiber shape to have maximum Modification Ratio of 2.5 for soil release capabilities. Fiber identification to AATCC 20.
2.1.1.2	Static Control: By permanent means(i.e. antistatic filaments) and without chemical treatment, static generation below 3.5 kilovolts. Electrostatic Propensity (Step & Scuff): AATCC 134.
2.1.1.3	Construction: tufted, level or multi-level loop pile with maximum height variation of 1/16 inch.
2.1.1.4	Dye Method: 100% solution dyed
2.1.1.5	Pile Weight: 20 oz/yd², ASTM D5848
2.1.1.6	Pile density: minimum 6200 for moderate to heavy traffic pile density = 36 x pile wt(oz./sq yd)/ pile thickness (inches) (Pile thickness: ASTM D6859)
2.1.1.7	Primary Backing: polypropylene
2.1.1.8	Secondary Backing: woven polypropylene/latex
2.1.1.9	Delamination of Secondary Backing: ASTM D3936, 4.0 lbs/inch
2.1.1.10	Tuft Bind: ASTM D1335 minimum 10 lbs-force)
2.1.1.11	Flammability: ASTM 648, Class II, >0.22 watts/cm² critical radiant flux and/or federal, state or local requirements. Smoke Density: ASTM E662, Rating to be less than 450 Dm in flaming mode(or to State Code). Must meet Federal Flammability standard CPSC FF 1-70 (Methenamine Pill test ASTM D2859)
2.1.1.12	Colorfastness to Light: AATCC 16 part 3, 160 AFUs. Minimum rating of 3-4 using AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.
2.1.1.13	Colorfastness to atmospheric contaminants: AATCC 164 (oxides of nitrogen) & AATCC 129 (ozone) for 2 cycles, AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change rating min. 3.
2.1.1.14	Colorfastness to crocking: AATCC 165, minimum rating of 4 on AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale.
2.1.1.15	Stain Resistance - AATCC 171 for 2 HWE to simulate removal of topical treatments by hot water extraction, followed by AATCC 175. Minimum rating of 6 using AATCC Red 40 Stain Scale.
2.1.1.16	Soil Resistance: protective anti-soil treatment heat applied by carpet manufacturer.
2.1.1.17	Coloration: Minimum 3 color hues, and hue values to be in optimum light reflectance ratings for soil hiding enhancement.
2.1.1.18	Appearance Retention - Vetterman Drum ASTM D5417 for 22,000 cycles. A minimum rating of 3.0 using CRI-3 Loop Pile Reference Scale. Testing without underpad or brushing.
2.1.1.19	Indoor Air Quality - maximum 0.5 mg/m²hr total VOC emission, ASTM D5116
2.1.1.20 Recycling	New carpet - must be eligible for recycling by the supplying mill or fiber producer within an existing program; submit program parameters. Existing Used Carpet - the currently installed used carpet may not go to landfill but must be diverted to an industry reclamation program. Submit program parameters.

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