typical physical properties
Property
Method
Result
apparent density
EN 14617-1
>2.38 g/cm
3
water absorption
EN 14617-1
<0.06% W/W
flexural strength
EN 14617-2
>40 MPa
compressive strength
EN 14617-15
>110 MPa
abrasion resistance
EN 14617-4
<221mm
3
freeze and thaw resistance (25 cycles)
EN 14617-5
>0.99
thermal shock mass change (20 cycles)
EN 14617-6
0
impact resistance
EN 14617-9
>4 joules
acid / alkali resistance
EN 14617-10
class 4
stain resistance – 1 hour
EN 14617-10
beetroot juice
no effect
grape juice
no effect
coffee
no effect
tomato sauce
no effect
red wine
no effect
white wine vinegar
no effect
shoe polish
slight effect
water-based marker
no effect
stain resistance – 24 hour
EN 14617-10
beetroot juice
no effect
grape juice
no effect
coffee
no effect
tomato sauce
no effect
red wine
no effect
white wine vinegar
no effect
shoe polish
slight effect
water-based marker
no effect
linear coefficient of thermal expansion
EN 14617-11
2.3 x 10 -
5
mm/mm
º
C
gloss level (measured at 60
º
angle)
AS/NZS 1580/
min 40
DIN 67530
Note: This data shall be considered as an indication only. It may vary depending on
the colours and batches of the products.
fire test results
Detailed information on the fire hazard properties are available online at
essastone.com.au or by calling 132 136.