Technical Specifications
| S.No. | Test Description | I.S.- 4457:2007 | IS -15622:2017Group B1b | Hi-Traffic Colours Series | Test Method |
| A) Dimension Quality | 30X30X10 CM | ||||
| 1 | Deviation in Length & Width (Rectified ) | ±0.5% | ±0.1% | ±0.1% | IS 4457:2007 Annex B / IS 13630-1 |
| 2 | Deviation in Thickness | ±5% | ±5% | ±4% | |
| 3 | Straightness of Sides (Rectified) | ±0.2% | ±0.1% | ±0.1% | |
| 4 | Rectangularity (Rectified) | ±0.2% | ±0.1% | ±0.1% | |
| 5 | Surface Flatness | ±0.3% | ±0.5% | ±0.3% | |
| 6 | Surface Quality | Min 95% | Min 95% | Min 95% | |
| B) Physical Properties | |||||
| 1 | Water Absorption | <0.5% | 0.08<E<3 | <0.5% | IS 13630-2 |
| 2 | a) Scratch hardness of surface (Moh's scale) - Unglazed tile | _ | >5 | >7 | IS 13630 part 13 |
| b) Scratch hardness of surface (Moh's scale) - Glazed tile | _ | >5 | >6 | ||
| 3 | Flexural Strength (Average MOR) | >35N/mm² | >30N/mm² | >35N/mm² | IS 13630 - 6 |
| 4 | Breaking Strength | >1300N | >1100N | >1800 N | IS 13630 - 6 |
| 5 | Impact Resistance | Manufacturer to declare | >0.55 | >0.55 | IS 13630 -14 |
| 6 | Deep Abrasion resistance (Unglazed tile) | <175mm3 | <175mm3 | <120 mm3 | IS 13630 -12 |
| 7 | Resistance to Surface Abrasion of Glazed Tiles for Floor Application | _ | Class II, Min | Min PEI IV - V | IS 13630 - 11 |
| 8 | # Skid Resistance | ||||
| a) Skid Resistance - Ramp Test | _ | _ | >R9 | DIN 51130 | |
| b) Coefficient of Friction | _ | _ | >0.42 | ISO 10545 -17 / ANSI A 326.3 | |
| 9 | Frost Resistance | _ | Manufacture to declare | No damage | IS 13630 -10 |
| 10 | Density (gm/cc) | _ | ≥2 | >2.2 | IS 13630 part 2 |
| 11 | Moisture Expansion | Manufacturer to declare | _ | <0.3 mm/m | IS 13630-part 3 |
| 12 | Color Resistance to UV Light | _ | _ | No change in color | DIN 51094 |
| C) Chemical Properties | |||||
| 1 | Resistance to Concentrated HNO3& H2SO4 Acid (wt. Loss) | <1.5 % | _ | <0.8% | IS 4457:2007 Annex G |
| 2 | Resistance to Chemicals | ||||
| a) Resistance to Low concentrations of acids & alkalies | Manufacturer to declare | Manufacturer to declare | ULA/GLA | ISO 10545-13 | |
| b) Resistance to High concentrations of acids & alkalies | Manufacturer to declare | Manufacturer to declare | UHA/GHA | ||
| c) Resistance to household chemicals and swimming pool salts | Manufacturer to declare | UB/GB | UA/GA | ||
| 3 | Stain Resistance | _ | Class 1 min | Class 1 min | IS 13630 part 8 |
| D) Thermal Properties | |||||
| 1 | Linear Thermal Expansion | _ | <7 x10-6K-1 | <7 x10-6K-1 | IS 13630 part 4 / ISO 10545-8 |
| 2 | Thermal Shock Resistance | _ | 10 cycle, Min | No damage | IS 13630 part 5 / ISO 10545-9 |
