SGS Ducostone
SGS Ducostone
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Signed for
SGS-CSTC Standards Technical
Services Co.,Ltd Xiamen Branch
Testing Center
Bryan Hong
Authorized signatory
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Summary of Results:
No. Test Item Test Method Result
Apparent Density and Water Absorption: 0.04%
1 EN 14617-1:2013
Water Absorption Apparent Density: 2370kg/m3
2 Flexural Strength EN 14617-2:2016 57.1MPa
3 Abrasion Resistance EN 14617-4:2012 28.8mm
4 Chemical Resistance EN 14617-10:2012 Classification: C4
Vertical displacement: 0.06mm
5 Dimensional Stability EN 14617-12:2012
Classification: Class A
Dimensions, Geometric
Tolerance: see result
6 Characteristics and Surface EN 14617-16:2005
Surface quality: no defects
Quality of Modular Tiles
SRV “dry”: 55
7 Slip Resistance EN 14231:2003
SRV “wet”: 24
Refer to CSA B45.5-
8 Stain resistance Test 17/IAPMO Z124-2017 Stain resistance total rating: 56
Section 5.11
9 Specular Gloss ASTM D523-14(R2018) 42.7
Refer to NEMA LD 3-2005
10 Resistance to Impact 1600mm
Section 3.8
Refer to NEMA LD 3-2005
11 Boiling Water Resistance No effect
Section 3.6.2
Resistance to Cigarette ISO 19712-2:2007 Section
12 Rating 5
Burns 11 Method A
Refer to CSA B45.5-
13 Heated Pan Test 17/IAPMO Z124-2017 No effect
Section 5.23
14 Mohs’ Hardness Refer to EN 101:1991 6
Refer to ASTM Dry Condition: 254MPa
15 Compressive Strength
C170/C170M-17 Wet Condition: 254MPa
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Sample
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Standard deviation
2.5
(MPa)
Lower expected
52.1
value (MPa)
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1 (1h) 96.5%
Hydrochloric acid solution (HCl)
2 (8h) 96.3%
C4 (see note)
Sodium hydroxide solution 3 (1h) 98.8%
(NaOH) 4 (8h) 97.7%
Note:
C1: Agglomerated stones which keep below 60 % of the reference reflection values after 8 h of alkali
or acid attack.
C2: Agglomerated stones which keep between 60 % and 80 % of the reference reflection value after 8
h of alkali attack and 1 h of acid attack.
C3: Agglomerated stones which keep between 60 % and 80 % of the reference reflection value after 8
h of acid attack and 1 h of alkali attack.
C4: Agglomerated stones which keep at least 80 % of the reference reflection value after 8 h of acid or
alkali attack (or if only in one specimen the attack is between 60% and 80%).
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6.Test Item: Dimensions, Geometric Characteristics and Surface Quality of Modular Tiles
Sample Description: See photo
Test Method: EN 14617-16:2005 Agglomerated stone - Test methods - Part 16: Determination of
dimensions, geometric characteristics and surface quality of modular tiles
Test Condition:
Nominal size: 300mm×300mm×20mm, 10pcs
Test Result:
Test items Test results
Length and Width -0.32mm~0.51mm
Thickness 0.32mm~1.06mm
Straightness -0.05mm~0.05mm
Rectangularity -0.51mm~0.63mm
Flatness-Centre Curvature -0.03%~0.02%
Flatness-Edge Curvature -0.02%~0.02%
Flatness-Warping -0.04%~0.02%
Surface Quality No defects
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shall be washed with tap water and dried by blotting. Specimens not staining at this point
shall have a rating of 2-removable by alcohol or naphtha.
3. Stains present after the aforementioned cleanings shall be scrubbed 20 scrub cycles with
standard souring powder and wet cheesecloth or soft bristle brush using normal hand
pressure. The specimens shall be washed with tap water and dried by blotting. Reduction of
gloss due to scrubbing with standard scouring power shall not constitute staining.
Specimens whose strain is removed by the standard souring powder shall have a rating of
3-removable by first application of standard scouring powder.
4. Stains present after the aforementioned cleanings shall be scrubbed 40 scrub cycles with
standard souring powder and wet cheesecloth or soft bristle brush using normal hand
pressure. The specimens shall be washed with tap water and dried by blotting. Reduction of
gloss due to scrubbing with standard scouring power shall not constitute staining. Specimens
whose strain is removed by this additional shall have a rating of 4-removable by two standard
scouring powder scrubbings.
5. Any specimen with stain remaining after the aforementioned cleanings shall have a rating of
5. Any specimen with stain remaining after the above cleanings shall be tested to determine
the depth of staining. The affected area shall be cut and lightly sanded with 600 grit abrasive
cloth until the stain is removed. The depth shall be measured to the nearest 0.025mm.
Specimen No. 1 2 3 4 5
Note:
a. No effect – no change in color or surface finish.
b. Slight effect – a change in color or surface finish only visible at certain angles or directions.
c. Moderate effect – a change in color or surface finish visible from all angles and directions, but does
not appreciably alter the original condition of the specimen.
d. Severe effect – a change in color or surface finish which obviously and markedly alters the original
condition of the specimen.
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No scratch 6 6 6
Scratch 7 7 7
Mohs’ hardness 6 6 6
Mean value 6
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Specimen No. 1 2 3 4 5
Individual compressive strength value (MPa) 256 257 251 251 253
Wet Condition:
Specimen No. 1 2 3 4 5
Individual compressive strength value (MPa) 261 255 254 253 249
II. INTRODUCTION
The method, designated as ASTM E84-22, "Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials", is designed to determine the relative surface burning
characteristics of materials under specific test conditions. Results are expressed in terms of flame
spread index (FSI) and smoke developed index (SDI).
The purpose of this test method is to determine the relative burning behavior of the material by
observing the flame spread along the specimen. Flame spread and smoke developed index are
reported. However, there is not necessarily a relationship between these two measurements.
Upon ignition of the gas burners, the flame spread distance is observed and recorded every 30
seconds. Flame spread distance versus time is plotted ignoring any flame front recessions. If the
area under the curve (A) is less than or equal to 97.5 ft*min, FSI = 0.515·A; if greater, FSI =
4900/(195-A).
The test results for smoke shall be plotted and the area under the curve shall be divided by the
area under the curve for heptane, multiplied by 100, and rounded to the nearest multiple of five to
establish a numerical smoke-developed index (SDI).
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IV. CONDITIONING
Prior to testing, the sample was conditioned to a constant weight at a temperature of (23±2.8)°C
(73.4±5°F) and at a relative humidity of (50±5)%.
Sample details
Mounting methods:
The test specimen consisted of a total of 12 sections of material. The sections were butted together
during testing to form the required specimen length. The specimen was self-supporting on the ledges
of the test chamber.
Test results:
5 20
RATING:
The National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code 101, Chapter 10, Section 10.2.3 “Interior Wall
and Ceiling Finish Classification”, has a means of classifying materials with respect to Flame Spread
and Smoke Developed when tested in accordance with ASTME84, UL 723 “Method of Test of Surface
Burning Characteristics of Building Materials”.
International Building Code, Chapter 8, Interior Finishes, Section 803 “Wall and Ceiling Finishes”, was
classified in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. Such interior finish materials shall be grouped in
the following classes in accordance with their flame spread and smoke-developed indexes.
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Classification ,FSI
Flame Spread Index, ,SDI
Smoke-developed Index,
Since the tested sample received a Flame Spread Index 5 and a Smoke-developed Index 20, it would
meet the requirements of Class A interior Wall & Ceiling Finish Category.
Note: This document cannot be reproduced except full,without prior written approval of the Company.
GRAPHICAL RESULTS:
OBSERVATIONS
WARNING:
The use of supporting materials on the underside of the test specimen has the ability to lower the
flame spread index from those which might be obtained if the specimen could be tested without such
support. These test results do not necessarily relate to indices obtained by testing materials without
such support.
Testing of materials that melt, drip, or delaminate to such a degree that the continuity of the flame front
is destroyed, results in low flame spread indices that do not relate directly to indices obtained by
testing materials that remain in place.
The test results relate only to the specimens of the product in the form in which were tested. Small
differences in the composition or thickness of the product may significantly affect the performance
during the test and may therefore invalidate the test results. Care should be taken to ensure that any
product, which is supplied or used, is fully represented by the specimens, which were tested.
Statement:
This declaration of conformity is only based on the result of this laboratory activity, the impact of the
uncertainty of the results was not included.
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Test Photo:
#1 #2 #1 #2
Test Method: ASTM E 2180-18 Standard test method for determining the activity of Incorporated antimicrobial
agent(s) in polymeric or hydrophobic materials
Test organism(s) Staphylococcus aureus Escherichia coli ATCC
ATCC 6538 25922
Test inoculum (cells/mL) 2.3×10^6 2.1×10^6
Control Sample-0 h (cfu/cm²) 1.2×10^5 1.1×10^5
Control Sample-24 h (cfu/cm²) 8.3×10^6 2.9×10^7
Sample-24 h (cfu/cm²) 7.2×10^5 1.2×10^6
Reduction (%) 90.0 95.9
Note: The control sample is plastic film without antimicrobial activity, provided by SGS laboratory.
Test the smooth surface.
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Unless otherwise stated, the decision rule for conformity reporting is based on Binary Statement for
Simple Acceptance Rule (w =0) stated in ILAC-G8:09/2019.
Note: 1. 1 mg/kg = 1 ppm = 0.0001%
2. MDL = Method Detection Limit
3. ND = Not Detected ( < MDL )
4. " " = Not Regulated
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Notification:
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, any EU producer or importer of articles
shall notify ECHA, in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 7, if a substance meets the criteria
in Article 57 and is identified in accordance with Article 59(1) of the Regulation, if (a) the
substance in the Candidate List is present in those articles in quantities totaling over one tonne
per producer or importer per year; and (b) the substance in the Candidate List is present in
those articles above a concentration of 0.1% weight by weight (w/w).
SGS adopts the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union on the definition of an
article under REACH unless indicated otherwise. Detail explanation is available at the following
link:
http://www.sgs.com/-/media/global/documents/technical-documents/technical-bulletins/sgs-crs-
position-statement-on-svhc-in-articles-a4-en-16-06.pdf?la=en
If the sample is a substance or mixture, and it directly exports to EU, client has the obligation to
comply with the supply chain communication obligation under Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No.
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1907/2006 and the conditions of Authorization of substance of very high concern included in the
Annex XIV of the Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
3. If a SVHC is found over the reporting limit, client is suggested to identify the composite
component which contains the SVHC and the exact concentration of the SVHC by requesting
further quantitative analysis from the laboratory.
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Test Method :
SGS In-House method- SGS-CCL-TOP-092-01, SGS-CCL-TOP-092-02, Analyzed by ICP-OES, UV-VIS,
GC-MS, HPLC-DAD/MS and Colorimetric Method.
Test Result: (Substances in the Candidate List of SVHC)
Batch Substance Name CAS No. Result RL (%)
Concentration (%)
- All tested SVHC in candidate list - ND -
Summary:
According to the specified scope and evaluation screening, the test results of SVHC are PASS
≤ 0.1% (w/w) in the submitted sample.
Notes :
1.The table above only shows detected SVHC, and SVHC that below RL are not reported.
Please refer to Appendix for the full list of tested SVHC.
2.RL = Reporting Limit (Test data will be shown if it ≥ RL. RL is not regulatory limit.) ND = Not detected
(lower than RL),
ND is denoted on the SVHC substance.
3.* The test result is based on the calculation of selected element(s) and to the worst-case scenario.
** The test result is based on the calculation of selected marker(s) and to the worst-case scenario.
4. RL = 0.005% is evaluated for element (i.e. cobalt, arsenic, lead, chromium (VI), aluminum, zirconium,
boron, strontium, zinc, antimony, titanium, barium, cadmium respectively), except molybdenum
RL=0.0005%, boron RL=0.0025% (only for Lead bis(tetrafluoroborate)), fluorine RL=0.050%.
5. Calculated concentration of boric compounds are based on water extractive boron detected by
ICP-OES.
Calculated concentration of Barium diboron tetraoxide is based on water extractive boron and barium
detected by ICP-OES.
6. § The substance is proposed for the identification as SVHC only where it contains
Michler’s ketone (CAS Number: 90-94-8) or Michler’s base (CAS Number: 101-61-1) ≥0.1% (w/w).
7. / = Potential SVHC
Unless otherwise stated, the decision rule for conformity reporting is based on Binary Statement for
Simple Acceptance Rule (w =0) stated in ILAC-G8:09/2019.
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Appendix
Full list of tested SVHC:
Batch No. Substance Name CAS No. RL (%)
II 24 Lead chromate molybdate sulphate red (C.I. Pigment Red 12656-85-8 0.005
104)*
II 25 Lead chromate* 7758-97-6 0.005
XVI 172 Nonadecafluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) and its sodium and - 0.050
ammonium salts
XVI 173 p-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenol 80-46-6 0.050
XXII 205 Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) and its salts - 0.050
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XXV 219 Phenol, alkylation products (mainly in para position) with - 0.050
C12-rich branched alkyl chains from oligomerisation,
covering any individual isomers and/ or combinations thereof
(PDDP)
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