| Floor | | |
| Characterstics | European STD EN 177811A Is 13755 | Nelco Floor Tiles Specification | Method of Testing |
| Physical Dimension | | | |
| Deviation in lenghth | ± 0.5% max. | ± 0.5% max. | EN 98,BS 6431 part 10.Is Part 1 |
| Deviation in thickness | ± 0.5% max. | ± 4.0% max. | Same as above |
| straightness of Sides | ± 0.5% max. | ± 0.3% max. | Same as above |
| Rectangularity | ± 0.5% max. | ± 0.3% max. | Same as above |
| surfaceFlatness (wrapage) | ± 0.5% max. | ± 0.5% max. | Same as above |
| Surface quality | Minimum 95% of tiles free from defects | Minimum 98% of tiles free from defects | Same as above |
| Physical Properties | | | |
| Water Absorbation (%)(E) | 3%3%| EN 98,BS 6431 part 10.Is Part 2 | | |
| bending Strength (N/sq.Mm) | >22 Average 20 min | Above 380Kg. /Cm | EN 98,BS 6431 part 10.Is Part 6 |
| Scratch hardness (mohs)>=3 | minimum 5 | minimum 5 | EN 98,BS 6431 part 10.Is Part 13 |
| Resistence to surface abrasion | To be specified by the manufacturer | Class 3 | EN 98,BS 6431 part 10.Is Part 2 |
| Crazing resistence | minimum 2 Cycles | minimum 3 Cycles | IS 13630 Part 9 |
| Chemical Properties | | | |
| Resistance to stanning | Minimum Class 2 | Minimum Class 2 | EN 98,BS 6431 part 10.Is Part 8 |
| residence to household chemical | Minimum Class B | Minimum Class B | EN 98,BS 6431 part 10.Is Part 8 |
| Thermal Properties | | | |
| Thermal shock resistance | required | Residence as per STD | EN 98,BS 6431 part 10.Is Part 5 |
| Thermal Expansion | max 9x10.K for 100C | max 9x10.K for 100C | EN 98,BS 6431 part 10.Is Part 4 |
