Laboratory Report

Syrian Arab Republic
Ministry of industry
Industrial Test and research center .
Damascus- P.O.Box 845
Fax - 6133285 - Tel - 6133262 -6133263

Laboratory Report

Sample received from : Balkis Ceramic Industry

S. No. : /- / Date : 20/2/2001

Sample : Floor Ceramic Tile Receipt No.: 1092 /d Date: 21/2/2001

Required Tests: written below

Note : (The results indicated in this report belong to the received sample) .

1. Chemical Properties :

In consideration of the Syrian Specification No. 518/99 related to dry pressed ceramic tiles, The Sample is classified as follows:

- Class (1) with regard to Spot testing by Blue Methylen and Potassium permanganate.

- Class (AA) regarding resistance to Domestic Chemicals, Swimming Pool Salts , Acids and Al kali.

- Water absorption = or < 3 % .

(Signed by the Manager of In-Organic Chemistry Dept)

2. Physical Properties and Dimensions:

Tests	Results	Standard Specs. Limit	Test Method
Length diversion %	0.14	(+)(-) 0.6	Spec 530
Thickness diversion %	0.72	(+)(-) 5.00	Spec 530
Maximum diversion of edge straight. %	0.11	(+)(-) 0.5	Spec 530
Maximum diversion of angles perpend. %	0.21	(+)(-) 0.6	Spec 530
Maximum diversion of side bending %	0.084	(+)(-) 0.5	Spec 530
Maximum diversion of central bending %	0.023	(+)(-) 0.5	Spec 530
Surface Curvature	0.077	(+)(-) 0.5	Spec 530
Mass of absorbed water %	0.77	= or < 3	Spec 524
Bending resistance (N/mm)	34.5	Min. 27	Spec 528
Scratch hardness (Mohss scale)	7	Min. 5	Spec 527
Surface appearance	Surface is clear from defects

3. Wear Resistance:

Stage of wear: noticed defects ( cycles )	class	test method
750	3	Specification No. 527

Based on the Syrian Standard Specification for Pressed Ceramic, the Sample is
classified as follows: