| Characteristics and Test methods |
Requirements
EN 14411(1) – G / ISO 13006(2) - G
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Our general values
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| Determination of water absorption - (ISO 10545-3) |
Average value Eb ≤ 0,5 % / Individual maximum 0,6% |
≤ 0,06 % Average value and individual maximum |
| Classification |
Definition § 3.2 and § 3.7 |
BIa – Porcelain tiles |
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Physical properties |
| Modulus of rupture - (ISO 10545-4) |
Average ≥ 35 N/mm2 |
≥ 35 N/mm2 |
| Breaking strength - (ISO 10545-4) |
Average ≥ 1300 N for thickness > 7,5 mm
Average ≥ 700 N for thickness < 7,5 mm
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Complies |
| Resistance to surface abrasion - (ISO 10545-7) |
Abrasion class and cycles passed |
Class 0 - 5 |
| Resistance to deep abrasion - (ISO 10545 - 6) |
Max volume abraded < 175 / mm3 |
< 175 / mm3 |
| Raccomanded use |
Novabell criterion (see Annex N - ISO 13006 / EN 14411) |
Class 4 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (ISO 10545-8) |
Declared value(1) / Test method available(2) |
< 7,1 x 10-6 °C-1 |
| Thermal shock resistance (ISO 10545-9) |
Pass according to EN ISO 10545-1(1)/ Test method available(2) |
Complies |
| Crazing resistance (ISO 10545-11) |
Pass according to EN ISO 10545-1(1)/ Required(2) |
Complies |
| Frost resistance (ISO 10545-12) |
Pass according to EN ISO 10545-1(1)/ Required(2) |
Complies |
| Moisture expansion (ISO 10545-10) |
Declared value(1) / Test method available(2) |
≤ 0,2 mm/m |
| Small colour differences (ISO 10545-16) |
∆Ecmc < 0,75(1) |
If agreed |
| Impact resistance - (ISO 10545-5) |
Declared value(1)/Test method available(2) |
COR > 0,75 |
| Reaction to fire |
Class A1 or A1FL (1) |
A1FL Classified Without Testing (CWT) – 96/603 |
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Chemical properties |
| Chemical resistance -(GL) (ISO 10545-13) |
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| Resistance to low and high concentrations of acids and alkalis |
Declared value(1) / Manufacturer is to state classification(2) |
Resistant (see “Maintenance and care” section) |
| Resistance to household chemicals and swimming pool salts |
Minimum class B |
G A |
| Resistance to staining (ISO 10545-14) |
Minimum class 3 |
5
(see “Maintenance and care” section)
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| Release of dangerous substances (ISO 10545-15) |
Declared value(1) / Test method available(2) |
Pb < 0,1 / Cd < 0,01 mg/dm2 |
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Dimensions and surface quality |
| Dimensions - (ISO 10545-2) |
See ANNEX G |
Complies |
| Surface quality - (ISO 10545-2 § 7) |
A minimum of 95% of the tiles shall be free from visible defects that would impair the appearance of a major area of tiles |
Complies |
