How to read the tables
Each row gives four things: the property, the result, the test method (ASTM, EN, DIN, ISO or BS) and the lab. Read the method before the number. A “class 7A” means something only under DIN EN 12722, and a Barcol hardness can’t be compared with a Mohs hardness. Where a result applies to a named colour, the colour code is given. Where the report tested selected colours, we say so.
The tables cover Akrilika, the 100% acrylic collection. Apietra and AQ Stone quartz have their own data on their material pages.
Who tested what, and when
| Lab | Report | Year | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGS-CSTC | GZIN160200187CCM, GZIN160200190CCM | 2016 | Density, flexural and tensile strength, Barcol hardness, water absorption, stains and chemicals (ANSI Z124.3), surface spread of flame (BS 476-7) |
| TÜV Rheinland | 21245130_001 | 2015 | A101: reaction to fire, slip, chemicals (ISO 19712-2), impact (EN 13329) |
| TÜV Rheinland LGA Products | 21255144_001 | 2016 | Furniture surface quality to 2 PfG-Q 2418 on selected colours: heat, climate, abrasion, impact, chemicals, light fastness |
| TÜV Rheinland | 0003162423/40 AZ227041 | 2016 | Food contact: sensory and migration |
| National Institute of Public Health, Poland | 038/106/16/LHZ/D | 2016 | Metal release, DIN EN 1388-1 |
These are test reports on the material and on selected colours. They are not product certification marks. The correct wording is “tested by TÜV Rheinland”.
Fire classification: the exact wording
Use these two results, word for word:
- Bfl-s1 to EN 13501-1 (TÜV Rheinland test report, 2015, A101). Tested to EN ISO 9239-1 and EN ISO 11925-2, on an 8 mm fibre-cement substrate. Bfl is the flooring reaction-to-fire class.
- Class 1 surface spread of flame, BS 476-7 (SGS).
If a project needs a wall or ceiling classification, ask us for the reports before you write the clause. We will tell you what is available for your colour and build-up.
Food contact and hygiene
Akrilika was tested for food contact by TÜV Rheinland in 2016. The tests covered sensory properties under LFGB §31 and Regulation (EU) 1935/2004, and migration under Regulation (EU) 10/2011 and DIN EN 13130, including acrylonitrile, formaldehyde, metals, primary aromatic amines and PAH, as well as colour migration. The result was a pass, with a small naphthalene deviation noted for A221. Metal release was tested separately in Poland.
On hygiene, the surface is non-porous: water absorption was 0.27% after 49 days immersed (ASTM D570), and the graphite porosity test showed no change. The manufacturer states it does not support microbial growth when cleaned properly.
Results that depend on colour or use: ask us for the report
A few results need the report itself, not a one-line summary:
- Light fastness was tested per colour. Most colours tested passed (blue wool above 6). For a sunlit counter or window-side installation, ask for the result for your colour.
- Furniture-surface chemical resistance (DIN 68861-1) was graded per colour. For lab benches or areas with aggressive cleaning agents, ask for the per-colour grade. The ANSI Z124.3 stain and chemical results apply across the tested material.
- Slip resistance was measured under DIN 51130. Akrilika is specified for worktops, walls and basins. If a walking surface is in scope, ask for the report before you specify it.
- Certificates named in tenders, such as CE declarations, NSF, marine or rail approvals, or BIM objects: ask us, and we will confirm what we can supply for that tender.
Downloads
The technical data sheet, the 2025 catalogue, care instructions and warranty terms are on the downloads page. For a full report, contact us with the report number from the table above and the colour code.
