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Standards
AUS/NZ Standards
| Standard | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Pull-off Adhesion on Concrete | 3.5 Mpa (cohesive failure of concrete) | |
| ISAT : BS1881: Part 208: 1996 | Initial Surface Absorption | No measurable water flow |
| ASTM E96-05 | Water Vapour Transmission Equivalent Air Layer Thickness (SD) | 3m |
| ASTM E96-05 | Water Vapour Transmission Equivalent Air Layer Thickness after 2000 hrs QUV (SD) | 3m |
| AS/NZS 4548.5-1999 | Carbon Dioxide Diffusion Coefficient. Equivalent Air Layer Thickness ® | 717m |
| Equivalent Thickness of Concrete (Sc) | 179cm | |
| ASTM D4587 | Accelerated Weathering – Durability | Product maintains coating integrity as described in the table below. QUV / Condensation exposure to 3000 hrs |
| Australian Standard | Description | Scale (0-5), 0 being best |
|---|---|---|
| AS 1580.481.1.2.1998 | Discolouration on pure white | 0-1 |
| AS 1580.481.1.3.1998 | Degree of Dirt Collection | 0 |
| AS 1580.481.1.4.1998 | Degree of Dirt Retention | 0 |
| AS 1580.481.1.7.1998 | Degree of Checking | 0 |
| AS 1580.481.1.5.1999 (clause 7.2) | Change in Gloss (Visual) | 4 |
| AS 1580.481.1.8.1998 | Degree of Cracking | 0 |
| AS 1580.481.1.9.1998 | Degree of Blistering | 0 |
| AS 1580.481.1.10.1998 | Degree of Flaking & Peeling | 0 |
| AS 1580.481.1.11.1998 | Degree of Chalking | 0 |
| AS 1580.481.1.12.1998 | Degree of Colour Change on Pure White | 0-1 |
Pull off Adhesion Results
- Glass : 4.92 MPa (713 psi) (100% failure of glass)
- Concrete : 100% failure of concrete. Ranges 1.8 MPa (261 psi) to 8 MPa (1160 psi) depending on the strength of the concrete
- Glazed Tile : pending
- Mild Steel (50 micron profile with epoxy zinc primer) : 25.3 MPa (3670 psi)
- Stainless Steel : 20.3 MPa (2947.5 psi)
ASTM Standards – Tested by KTA Tator
| Standard | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM D968-05 | Abrasion Resistance by Falling Sand, 100 Litres Max | 18.43 L/mil |
| ASTM D4060-10 | Taber Abrasion, 1000g load, CS17 | Results Pending |
| ASTM D1653-12 | Water Vapour Transmission – Wet Cup Method approx. 70° Fand 50% Relative Humidity | Water Vapour Transmission: 1.393 grains/hr-ft² Water Vapour Permeability: 3.186 perms Permeability: 22.44 perm-mil |
| ASTM D3273-12 | Mould Resistance – Following 500 Hrs Accelerated Weathering | No mould growth detected |
| ASTM D4587-11, Cycle 2 | Visual Observations Following 2500 Hrs QUV Exposure | Minimal yellowing noted near edges, possibly due to sample racks; No overall change observed in coating condition. No Cracking, Flacking, Peeling, Softening or other defects noted. Colour Retention: ΔE* = 3.35 Gloss Retention: -53% |
| ASTM D6904-03(13) (TT-C-555B) | Wind Driven Rain Resistance (48 Hrs, duplicated determinations) | No weight change; No noticeable defects within the coating. |
| ASTM D7234-12 | Tensile Adhesion (Concrete) | Results Pending |
| ASTM D4541-09e1 | Tensile Adhesion (Steel) | ˃3670 psi |
| ASTM D4541-09e1 | Tensile Adhesion (Stainless Steel) | 2947.5 psi |
ISO and EN Standards
| Standard | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| DIN EN 13501-1:201-01 | Fire Classification | B s1 d0 |
| DIN 53233 | Abrasion resistance (falling sand) | Rating A |
| ASTM D 968 (Method A) | Abrasion resistance (falling sand) | Rating A |
| DIN EN ISO 2813 | Gloss | 600 – 57.4 850 – 83.5 |
| DIN EN ISO 11998 | Wet Scrub Resistance | Class 1 (< 5 um loss after 200 cycles |
| DIN EN ISO 11998 | Cleanability | 0 (no perceptible change) |
| DIN EN 1062-3 | Water Permeability | 0.025 kg/(m2h0.5) w3 (low) |
| DIN EN 1542 | Adhesive Strength | 1.8 – 5.8 MPa (100% cohesive failure of substrate) |
| DIN EN 13687-1 | Freeze / Thaw Cycles (50) with deicing salt immersion | 2 MPa (100% cohesive failure of concrete). No cracks, no flakes, no air bubbles, no debonding, no warping. No other surface imperfections. |
Fire Classification Table
| Class | Performance Description | Fire Scenario and Heat Attack | Examples of Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | No contribution to fire | Fully developed fire in a room / At least 60kW/m2 |
Products of natural stone, concrete, bricks, ceramic, glass, steel and many metallic products |
| A2 | No contribution to fire | Fully developed fire in a room / At least 60kW/m2 |
Products similar to those of class A1, including small amounts of organic compounds |
| B | Very limited contribution to fire | Single burning item in a room / 40kW/m2 on a limited area |
Gypsum boards with different (thin) surface linings and fire retardant wood products |
| C | Limited contribution to fire | Single burning item in a room / 40kW/m2 on a limited area |
Phenolic foam, gypsum boards with different surface linings (thicker than in Class B) |
| D | Acceptable contribution to fire | Single burning item in a room / 40kW/m2 on a limited area |
Wood products with thickness ≥ about 10mm and density ≥ about 400kg/m³ (depending on end use) |
| E | Acceptable contribution to fire | Small flame attack / Flame height of 20mm |
Low density fiberboard, plastic based insulation products |
| F | No performance requirements | Products not tested (no requirements) |
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