Colourgalv | Specification | Testing Conditions
The results shown below are based on mechanical and chemical tests which (unless otherwise indicated) have been carried out under laboratory conditions and are given for guidance only. Actual product performance may vary dependent on specific site circumstances.
Mechanical
| Adhesion | ISO 2409 DIN 53151 (2mm crosshatch) |
Gt 0 |
| Scratch Resistance | ISO 1518 | Pass 200g |
| Flexibility | ISO 1519 | Pass 5mm |
Chemical
| Salt Spray | ISO 7263 | Pass at 750 hours - No corrosion area more than 5mm from scribe |
| Acetic Acid Salt Spray | ISO 9227 | Pass at 480 hours No corrosion area more than 5mm from scribe |
| Constant Humidity | ISO 6270-1 | Pass at 1000 hours without blistering or loss of gloss |
| Sulphur Dioxide | ISO 3231 | Pass 10 cycles – no blistering creep < 1mm from scribe |
| Permeability | Pressure Cooker EN13438:2005 Part 5 5.3.11 |
Pass no defects after 2 hours |
| Chemical Resistance | Generally good resistance to dilute acids, alkalis and oils at normal temeratures |
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| Mortar Resistance | EN13438:2005 Part 5 5.3.7 | No effect after 24 hours |
Weathering Tests
| Exterior Durability | ISO 2810 (Florida 12 months 5 degrees south) | No cracking, blistering or unacceptable colour change |
| Accelerated Weather Testing | Sunset Original-Hanau-Quartzlampen ISO 11341 |
> 40% Gloss retention after 1000 hours |
