Global Quartz products have been certified by NSF International for their compliance with all the regulatory norms under NSF/ANSI 51 on toxicological evaluation of all the ingredients. The approved product list can be viewed at the NSF website: www.nsf.org
Demonstrates Global Quartz’s ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and also its ability to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Kosher Certification Jerusalem (KCJ) certifies that Global Quartz products comply with the Jewish laws of Kashrut and that there is no cross-contamination with non-Kosher products.
UK certificates for quality systems, standardization & training.
Global Quartz products have been certified for “Greenguard” & “Greenguard Gold” by UL Environment, the USA for their compliance to low chemical emissions, under the UL 2818-2013 standard meant for indoor & classroom environment applications. The approved product list can be viewed at the UL Environment website: www.ul.com
The Conformitè Europëenne (CE) Mark represents TAB’s declaration that its products comply with the EU’s New Approach Directives. These directives not only apply to products within the EU but also for products that are manufactured in or designed to be sold in the EEA.
Characteristics | Testing Method | ||
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | Density / Specific Gravity | ASTM C97 / EN 14617-1 | 2.2-2.4 gr/cm3 |
Water Absorption | ASTM C97 / EN 14617-1 | <0.020/o by weight | |
Dimensional Stability | EN 14617-12 | Class A | |
Slip Resistance – Wet & Dry | ASTM C1028 / 14231 | >0.4 | |
Thermal Shock | ASTM C484 / EN 14617-6 | No’ visual change | |
Thermal Expansion Coefficient | ASTM C531 / EN 14617 -11 | 1.8-2.0 10’5/oC | |
Freeze Thaw Resistance | ASTM C1026 / EN 14617-5 | No defect | |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | Scratch Resistance | ASTM C241 / EN 101 | 6 – 7 Mohs Scale |
Flexural Strength / MOR | ASTM C880 / EN 14617-2 | 50 – 70Mpa | |
Ball Impact Strength | ASTM 0256 / EN 14617-9 EN 14158 | 6-10 kJ | |
Compressive Strength | ASTM C170 / EN 14617-15 | 180-210 Mpa | |
Abrasion Resistance | ASTM C501 / EN 14617-4 | 80 -100 mf.113 | |
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | Chemical Resistance | ASTM C650 / EN 14617-10 | Class C4 |
Stain Resistance | ASTM C1378 / EN 14617 -10 | Pass | |
Flammability | ASTM E84 / EN 13501-1 | Class A | |
fungal & Bacterial Resjstance | ASTM G21 & G22 | Pass |
Global Quartz is not responsible for any damage or injury caused in whole or in part by acts of nature, job site conditions, architectural and engineering design, structural movement, acts of vandalism, or accidents.
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