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TESTS / MATERIAL PROPERTIES / COMPARISONS

Compressive Strength	~20 MPa (3,000 PSI)
Impact Resistance	> 6 kJ/m2
Tensile Strength	> 5.5 MPa
Density (Specific Mass)	~1000 Kg/m3 (+/-<2%)
Moisture Absorption	~26% max. saturation (slow absorption rate)
Moisture Content	~6%
Water Vapor Diffusion	~28 / 35
Specific Heat	~930 J/kgK
Thermal Conductivity	~0.44 W / mK
Modulus of elasticity	~6045 N/mm2
Flexibility UNI E 12372	~20.1 N/mm2 maximum 12mm x 1220 x 2440 = 10 N/mm2
Surface Alkalinity	~10 Ph
Thermal Expansion Hot/Cold	0,01 mm/mC (from temp +20C to -20C)
Expansion in Water	less than < 0.02% from ambient to saturation
Freeze / Thaw - UNI EN 520	100 cycles without notable effects
Frost Resistance	no water drops form on surface
Combustibility / Fire Ratings	non-combustible / 12mm exceeds 1 hr fire rating
Dimensional tolerance	thick 0.2mm / width 2mm / length 3mm / Sq 3mm
Toxicity Pollutants Heavy Metals - UNI EN 12457-2	Below measurable levels of test instruments
Asbestos Analysis	Absent - not measurable
Formaldehyde Analysis	Absent - not measurable
Sound Attenuation (9mm)	tested design ASTM E90 = STC 48, 50, 55, & 60
Color	Slate Grey and Chalk White
Surface texture	smooth one side; uniform machine textured back
Basic Compounds	(MgO)+(natural silicates)+(glass fiber)+(wood fiber)

Asbestos & Formaldehyde Analysis:
No Asbestos fiber was found to be present
Formaldehyde measured <5 ug/g beyond limits of instrument

Toxics / Pollutants / Heavy Metals / Carcinogens
None Measured - UNI EN 12457-2

Environmental Exposure Tests:
PASS 100 freeze/thaw cycles - UNI EN 520

Anchor Pull Out Tests:
One 12mm thickness anchor pull out at ~150kg (330 lbs) by panel failure
Two 12mm thickness anchor pull out at ~250Kg (551 lbs) by anchor failure

Fire Rating Classifications per International Standards & Tests
(class A1 is the highest rating for building materials)

European Standards UNI EN ISO 1182 (non-combustible) - Euroclass A1
European Standards UNI EN ISO 1716 (heat resistance) - Euroclass A1
European Standards UNI EN ISO 13501-1 (smoke and flame) - Euroclass A1
European Standards UNI EN ISO (flooring material) - Euroclass A1FL

United States & Canada US ASTM E136 - non-combustible
British Standard 476: Part 4 : 1970 - non-combustible

United States and Canada Surface Burning Characteristics
CAN/ULC-S102 and US ASTM E 84
(Flame Spread Classification "FSC" = 0 / Smoke Developed "SD" = 0)
Flame Spread and Smoke Development Rating is Class 1 or Class A

British Standard 476: Part 7 : 1997, Class 1 for Surface Spread of Flame

ACOUSTICAL ASSEMBLY TEST RESULTS: ASTM E90
9mm (~3/8") Magnesiacore vs ~15mm (5/8") gypsum board
[~15mm gypsum] + [metal stud & batts] + [~15mm gypsum] = STC 43
magnesiacore only wall [9mm] + [metal stud & batts] + [9mm] = STC 48
[9mm / goo / 9mm] + [wood stud & batts] + [~15mm gypsum] = STC 50
[9mm / goo / 9mm] + [wood stud & batts] + [9mm / goo / 9mm] = STC 55
[9mm / goo / 9mm] + [metal stud & batts] + [9mm] = STC 55
[9mm / goo / 9mm] + [metal stud & batts] + [9mm / goo / 9mm] = STC 60

Note * STC 50 is typical code requirement for hotels, motels, apartments,
condominiums, monasteries and convents blocking approx 50 dB (loud speech
cannot be understood). STC 60 is typically specified for highly sensitive areas
blocking around 60 dB off sound volumes (loud speech cannot be heard).

ONE HOUR FIRE RATED ASSEMBLY TEST:
Passed tests for one hour fire rated wall assembly
using 12mm (1/2") Magnesiacore thickness
(After one hour only the joint compound is breaking down)


0-min	55-min	70-min	80-min	95-min

NOTE: Separate certification of each fire rated assembly is required in most jurisdictions to comply with local building codes. Fire Rated certification is not currently available for most assemblies and countries. Based on past tests conducted fire rated certification is achievable to higher levels than common fire code / rated materials. Please contact us for more information.

ADHESION TESTS:


EXCELLENT ADHESION by Direct Application of Acrylic High Build Multi-Colored Elastomeric Decorative Coating		EXCELLENT ADHESION by Direct Application of Flexible Polymer Based Cementatious Base Coat

Upgrade drywall comparison tests:

Gypsum Board vs Magnesiacore dry test

Gypsum Board vs Magnesiacore wet test

SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON:

	SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON			Magnesiacore Advantages
	Magnesiacore	Calcium Silicate Board	Cement Board	Magnesiacore Advantages
Basic Compounds Used	Natural Silicates, (MgO) (CaCO3) Magnesium Oxide Calcium Carbonate Wood fiber Glass fiber	Wood chips Refined Sand Cement Cellulose Additives	Portland Cement Aggregate Water Additives Chemicals	lightweight non-flammable natural materials inert non-contaminating
Density	980 Kg/m3	1300 Kg/m3	1250 Kg/m3	lighter weight for comparable strength, stronger & more rigid
Surface & Colour	Uniform Smooth & Consistent, Chalk White, Slate Grey and Custom	varies Off-Whitish	very rough Greyish	selection of colors, smoother surface for receiving paint or left natural
Thermal Conductivity	0.44 W/mK	0.35 W/mK	0.22 W/mK	more energy efficient MgO also has good heat refraction properties
Bending Strength	20.1 N/mm2	Dry 29N/mm2 Wet 17N/mm2	12 N/mm2	stronger more flexible
Modulus of Elasticity	6045 N/mm2	6000 N/mm2	5500 N/mm2	more rigid
Stability of Thickness Swelling after 24 hours in Water	0.2% (maximum even after seven days in water)	0.78%	1.8%CemBoard - Malaysia, 0.7%VirocBrand - Portugal	moisture resistant, lower swelling rate, won't degrade in water over time
Dry Shrinkage(heating and cooling when dry)	< 0.08%	< 0.09 %	0.17%	greater dimensional stability, less expansion/contraction, resistance to cracking
Surface Alkalinity	PH ~10	PH 13	PH between 11-13	relatively lower alkalinity
Moisture Content	10%	10%	12%	relatively lower moisture content
Fire Resistance & Combustibility	Rated Class 1 through fire resistance tests Non-combustible	Not Available Not Rated	Not Available Not Rated	non-combustible, highly fire resistant, tested for fire rating to 1 hour with 12mm boards
Sound Attenuation	48 db ave. vol. reduction with 2 9mm (~3/8") board and 90mm batts metal partitions	Not Available No tests	Not Available No tests	dB reduction increases by thickness and/or by adding layers sandwiched with acoustical goo