Technical Specification
Characteristic Standard As Per ISO 13006:2018 / EN 14411 Gr. BIa Mean Value Test Method
Regulatory Properties
Deviation in Length & Width ±0.30% (±1.00 mm) ±0.10% ISO 10545-2
Deviation in Thickness ±5.00% (±0.50 mm) ±4.00% ISO 10545-2
Straightness of Side ±0.30% (±0.80 mm) ±0.10% ISO 10545-2
Rectangularity ±0.30% (±1.50 mm) ±0.10% ISO 10545-2
Surface Flatness - Centre Curvature ±0.40% (±1.80 mm) ±0.20% ISO 10545-2
Surface Flatness - Edge Curvature ±0.40% (±1.80 mm) ±0.20% ISO 10545-2
Surface Flatness - Warpage ±0.40% (±1.80 mm) ±0.10% ISO 10545-2
Surface Quality >95% Defect Free >95% Defect Free ISO 10545-2
Small Colour Difference (Plain Colour) ΔE < 1.00 ΔE < 0.30 ISO 10545-16
Glossiness (Polished) As Per Manufacturer Gloss Value > 90 Glossmeter 60°
Glossiness (Matt) As Per Manufacturer 3° < Gloss < 7° Glossmeter 60°
Glossiness (Satin / Posh) As Per Manufacturer 7° < Gloss < 18° Glossmeter 60°
Structural Properties
Water Absorption 0.50% ≤ Ev ≤ 3.00% 0.06% ≤ Ev ≤ 3.00% ISO 10545-3
Bulk Density As Per Manufacturer > 2.28 g/cm³ ISO 10545-3
Massive Mechanical Properties
Modulus of Rupture Minimum 30.0 N/mm² Minimum 35.0 N/mm² ISO 10545-4
Breaking Strength (Thickness ≥ 7.5 mm) Minimum 700 N Minimum 1000 N ISO 10545-4
Breaking Strength (10 mm Thickness) Minimum 1100 N Minimum 1300 N ISO 10545-4
Breaking Strength (15 mm Thickness) Minimum 1100 N Minimum 1800 N ISO 10545-4
Surface Mechanical Properties
MOH'S Hardness As Per Manufacturer Polished : Min. 4
Satin / Posh & Matt : Min. 6 		BS EN 15771
Surface Abrasion Resistance As Per Manufacturer Polished : Class 2
Satin / Posh : Class 3
Matt : Class 4 		ISO 10545-7
Deep Abrasion Resistance Maximum 175 mm³ Maximum 132 mm³ ISO 10545-6
Thermal Hygrometric Properties
Moisture Expansion Maximum 0.60 mm/m 0.02 mm/m ISO 10545-10
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion As Per Manufacturer Max. 6.0 × 10-6/°C ISO 10545-8
Thermal Shock Resistance Minimum 10 Cycles Pass ISO 10545-9
Impact Resistance (COR) Minimum 0.55 ≥ 0.55 ISO 10545-5
Frost Resistance As Per Manufacturer Frost Proof ISO 10545-12
Chemical Properties
Resistance to Staining (Glazed) Minimum Class 3 Minimum Class 4 ISO 10545-14
Resistance to Household Chemicals & Swimming Pool Salt Minimum Class GB Minimum Class GA ISO 10545-13
Resistance to Low Concentration Acid & Alkalis As Per Manufacturer Minimum Class GLA ISO 10545-13
Resistance to High Concentration Acid & Alkalis As Per Manufacturer Minimum Class GHA ISO 10545-13
Safety Properties
Skid Resistance (Wet Pendulum Test) As Per Manufacturer Glossy : P0 (<12)
Satin / Posh : P1 (12–24)
Matt : P2 (25–34) 		BS 7976-2
Slip Resistance (R Value) As Per Manufacturer R9 – R13 DIN 51130
Fire Resistance As Per Manufacturer Fire Proof N.A.
Packing Details
Product Size Thickness Tiles / Box Coverage / Box Weight / Box Boxes / Pallet Coverage / Pallet
GVT / PGVT 600 × 1200 mm 9 mm 2 1.44 m² 27 Kg 40 57.60 m²
GVT / PGVT 600 × 600 mm 9 mm 4 1.44 m² 28 Kg 32 46.08 m²
GVT / PGVT 800 × 1600 mm 9 mm 2 2.56 m² 49 Kg 20 51.20 m²
GVT / PGVT 1200 × 1800 mm 9 mm 1 2.16 m² 48 Kg 20 43.20 m²