What is BS EN 14617-10 - Chemical resistance of agglomerated stone products about?
BS EN 14617 is a European Standard for testing agglomerated stone products. The main aim of the BS EN 14617 series is to provide manufacturers with best industry practices to ensure the agglomerated stone is fit for its intended use.
BS EN 14617-10 is the 10th part of the BS EN 14617 series that specifies a method for determining the chemical resistance and the resistance to stains of agglomerated stones with a polished surface after prolonged contact with chemical materials.
Who is BS EN 14617-10 - Chemical resistance of agglomerated stone products for?
BS EN 14617-10 on agglomerated stone products is useful for:
- Construction and mineral material and product manufacturers
- Manufacturers and designers of agglomerated stone products
- Entities involved with masonry work
- Engineers
- Architects
- Contractors
Why should you use BS EN 14617-10 - Chemical resistance of agglomerated stone products?
Resistance to a chemical attack is the characteristic that defines the behaviour of a floor/wall covering material in contact with chemically aggressive agents potentially able to react with the surface itself, and thereby either corrode it, penetrate it permanently or alter the visible aspect in some manner.
In this regard, BS EN 14617-10 provides the best industry recommendations on product sampling and test specimen preparation and conditioning and includes procedures for testing agglomerated stones to determine chemical resistance.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of agglomerated stone products, complying with BS EN 14617-13 can help demonstrate the performance and credibility of your product, ensuring that they are fit for purpose.
Overall, measuring the chemical resistance of agglomerated stone products is an efficient quality control measure that contributes to product endurance.