What is new in EN 438:2016

January 2022

Preface

High-pressure laminate (HPL) manufactured in accordance with EN 438 has been used in the construction and furniture sector for decades. The European standard EN 438 defines the material, requirements and properties of HPL.

HPL is a resin and paper-based (cellulose) thermosetting composite material and features a unique, extremely robust, resistant, modern decorative surface. HPL is found in all aspects of our day-to-day lives and can be self-supporting or used bonded to a substrate. The application and usage areas of HPL are extremely diverse and are constantly evolving. This requires regularly updated information about different applications and processing techniques. ICDLI technical bulletins are a valuable source for this knowledge.

EN 438 is regularly reviewed as the standard number for HPL. In this leaflet you will find a list of the changes compared to the last revision.