Technical Specification

QUALITY STANDARDS

CHARACTERISTIC	STANDARD AS PER ISO-13006/EN14411GROUP Blll	GRANILLA VALUE	TEST METHOD
REGULATORY PROPERTIES
Deviation in length & width	± 0.5%	± 0.1%	ISO-10545-2
Deviation in thickness	± 5.0%	± 4.0%	ISO-10545-2
Straightness in sides	± 0.5%	± 0.1%	ISO-10545-2
Rectangularity	± 0.5%	± 0.1%	ISO-10545-2
Surface flatness	± 0.5%	± 0.2%	ISO-10545-2
Surface quality	Min. 95% defect free	> 95%	ISO 10545-2
Glossiness	> 90 GU	> 92 GU	Gloss meter 60°
STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES
Water absorption	< 0.50%	< 0.05%	ISO-10545-3
Apparent density	> 2.0 g/cc	> 2.20 g/cc	DIN 51082
MASSIVE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Modulus of rupture	> 35 N/mm2	> 40 N/mm2	ISO-10545-4
Breaking strength	> 1300 N	> 1800 N	ISO-10545-4
Impact resistance (COR)	≥0.55	>0.55	ISO-10545-5
SURFACE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Surface abrasion resistance	Declared class	Class PEI 4 (2100 revolutions)	EN 154
Surface scratch hardness (Moh’s scale)	≥5	≥5	EN 101
THERMO HYGROMRTRIC PROPERTIES
Frost resistance	Test passed in accordance with test method	Pass	ISO-10545-12
Thermal shock resistance	Min. 10 cycle	Pass	ISO-10545-9
Moisture expansion	0.06mm/m	0.01mm/m	ISO-10545-10
Thermal expansion (COE)	Max. 9.0 x 10⁻⁶	Max. 6.5 x 10⁻⁶	ISO-10545-8
Crazing resistance	No damage	No damage	ISO-10545-11
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Chemical resistance	No damage	No damage	ISO-10545-13
Stain resistance	Min. Class 3	Class 5	ISO-10545-14
THERMO HYGROMRTRIC PROPERTIES
Slip resistance (COF)	Declared value	> 0.40 dry, <0.40 wet	ISO-10545-17
Reaction to fire Class	A1 or A1 fl	Class A1 – A1 fl	N.A.

Note: Colours shown are as accurate as the limitations of the printing results on paper are possible Prospective customers are advised to inspect a sample of the tile before placing the order. Every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information given. However, the company reserves its right to change/alter the specifications without any prior notice. Sometimes shade variation or size variation may occur, as this is an inherent property of the ceramic tile industry. Before fixing the tiles, all are advised to follow the laying instructions printed on the corrugated box of the tile. The company does not take/carry any responsibility of whatsoever nature, once tiles are laid.