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Our lab offers our customers unparalleled service. In addition to providing a broad array of ISO-accredited ASTM, ANSI and ISO standard tests, our team of engineers and scientists can develop custom testing to support research and innovation efforts.
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Ceramic Tile Testing
These are tests commonly performed on ceramic tile, including those for testing for compliance with ANSI A137.1 and ISO 13006 specifications.
- ANSI A326.3: Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF)
- ASTM C370: Moisture Expansion
- ASTM C372: Linear Thermal Expansion
- ASTM C373: Water Absorption
- ASTM C424: Crazing Resistance
- ASTM C482: Bond Strength
- ASTM C484: Thermal Shock Resistance
- ASTM C485, ASTM C499, ASTM C502: Warpage, Facial & Thickness, Dimensions, and Wedging
- ASTM C609: Light Reflectance Value & Small Color Differences
- ASTM C627: Robinson Floor Test
- ASTM C648: Breaking Strength
- ASTM C650: Chemical Resistance
- ASTM C895: Lead & Cadmium Extracted From Glazed Ceramic Tile
- ASTM C1026: Freeze-Thaw
- ASTM C1027: Surface Visible Abrasion
- ASTM C1028: Static Coefficient of Friction
- ASTM C1243: Deep Abrasion
- ASTM C1378: Staining Resistance
- ASTM C1505: Modulus of Rupture
- ASTM C1895: Mohs Scratch Hardness
- DIN EN 16165 (formerly DIN 51130): German Ramp Test (R Classification)
- ISO 10545-2: Warpage, Facial & Thickness Dimensions, and Wedging
- ISO 10545-3: Water Absorption
- ISO 10545-4: MOR & Breaking Strength
- ISO 10545-5: Coefficient of Restitution
- ISO 10545-6: Deep Abrasion Resistance
- ISO 10545-7: Surface Abrasion Resistance
- ISO 10545-8: Linear Thermal Expansion
- ISO 10545-9: Thermal Shock Resistance
- ISO 10545-10: Moisture Expansion
- ISO 10545-11: Crazing Resistance
- ISO 10545-13: Chemical Resistance
- ISO 10545-14: Stain Resistance
Order a Ceramic Tile Test
Download the order form linked below. Fill it out, and email the completed form to testing@IPALaboratories.com.
Ship your samples to the following address:
International Product Assurance Laboratories
100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625
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Certified Porcelain Testing
Find testing from the Porcelain Tile Certification Agency (PTCA) to certify porcelain tile.
ANSI A137.1 defines porcelain tile as an impervious tile with a water absorption of 0.5% or less, as measured by the ASTM C373 test method. However, there are many instances in which entities advertise and sell tile not meeting this standard as porcelain tile.
Marketplace confusion, installation problems and even liability concerns can result when entities misrepresent non-porcelain tile in the marketplace.
Order a Certified Porcelain Tile Test
Download the order form linked below. Fill it out, and email the completed form to testing@IPALaboratories.com.
Ship your samples to the following address:
International Product Assurance Laboratories
100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625
Can’t find the testing you need? Contact us.
Dimension Stone Testing
Find testing for compliance with multiple ASTM specifications for stone tile. Additional installation-related tests are also available.
- ANSI A326.3: Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF)
- ASTM C97: Water Absorption & Bulk Specific Gravity
- ASTM C99: Modulus of Rupture
- ASTM C120: Flexural Strength for Slate
- ASTM C121: Water Absorption for Slate
- ASTM C170: Compressive Strength
- ASTM C217: Standard Test Method for Weather Resistance of Slate
- ASTM C482: Bond Strength-Modified
- ASTM C485, ASTM C499, ASTM C502: Warpage, Facial & Thickness Dimensions, and Wedging
- ASTM C627: Robinson Floor Test
- ASTM C650: Chemical Resistance
- ASTM C666: High Cycle Freeze/Thaw Resistance
- ASTM C880: Flexural Strength
- ASTM C1352: Standard Test Method for Flexural Modulus of Elasticity of Dimension Stone
- ASTM C1353: Abrasion Resistance
- ASTM C1354: Standard Test Method for Strength of Individual Stone Anchorages in Dimension Stone
- ASTM C1378: Staining Resistance
- ASTM C1721: Petrographic Analysis of Dimension Stone
- ASTM C1895: Mohs Scratch Hardness
- EN 14617-12: Dim. Stability Test for Moisture Sensitivity of Stone
Order a Dimension Stone Test
Download the order form linked below. Fill it out, and email the completed form to testing@IPALaboratories.com.
Ship your samples to the following address:
International Product Assurance Laboratories
100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625
Can’t find the testing you need? Contact us.
Gauged Porcelain Tile Testing
These are tests commonly performed on gauged porcelain tile at 3.5 mm to 6.5 mm thick, including those for testing for compliance with ANSI A137.3 specifications.
- ANSI A137.3-Section 7.5: Bond Strength
- ANSI A326.3: Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF)
- ASTM C370: Moisture Expansion
- ASTM C372: Linear Thermal Expansion
- ASTM C373: Water Absorption
- ASTM C424: Crazing Resistance
- ASTM C484: Thermal Shock Resistance
- ASTM C499, ASTM C502: Facial & Thickness Dimensions, and Wedging
- ASTM C609: Light Reflectance Value & Small Color Differences
- ASTM C627: Robinson Floor Test
- ASTM C650: Chemical Resistance
- ASTM C895: Lead & Cadmium Extracted From Glazed Ceramic Tile
- ASTM C1026: Freeze-Thaw
- ASTM C1243: Deep Abrasion
- ASTM C1378: Staining Resistance
- ASTM C1505: Breaking Strength and Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
- ASTM C1895: Mohs Scratch Hardness
- DIN EN 16165 (formerly DIN 51130): German Ramp Test (R Classification) [video]
Order a Gauged Porcelain Tile Test
Download the order form linked below. Fill it out, and email the completed form to testing@IPALaboratories.com.
Ship your samples to the following address:
International Product Assurance Laboratories
100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625
Can’t find the testing you need? Contact us.
Gauged Porcelain Paver Testing
These are tests commonly performed on gauged porcelain pavers with a thickness of 2 cm and greater, including those for testing for compliance with ANSI A137.3 specifications.
- ANSI A137.3 – Section 5.3.11: Compressive Strength
- ANSI A137.3 – Section 8.5: Bond Strength
- ANSI A137.3 – Section 8.6: Soft Body Impact
- ANSI A137.3 – Section 8.7: Hard Body Impact
- ANSI A326.3: Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF)
- ASTM C372: Linear Thermal Expansion
- ASTM C373: Water Absorption
- ASTM C424: Crazing Resistance
- ASTM C484: Thermal Shock Resistance
- ASTM C485, ASTM C499, ASTM C502: Warpage, Facial and Thickness Dimensions, and Wedging
- ASTM C609: Light Reflectance Value & Small Color Differences
- ASTM C895: Lead & Cadmium Extracted From Glazed Ceramic Tile
- ASTM C650: Chemical Resistance
- ASTM C1026: Freeze-Thaw
- ASTM C1243: Deep Abrasion
- ASTM C1378: Staining Resistance
- ASTM C1505: Breaking Strength and Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
- ASTM C1895: Mohs Scratch Hardness
- DIN EN 16165 (formerly DIN 51130): German Ramp Test (R Classification) [video]
Order a Gauged Porcelain Paver Test
Download the order form linked below. Fill it out, and email the completed form to testing@IPALaboratories.com.
Ship your samples to the following address:
International Product Assurance Laboratories
100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625
Can’t find the testing you need? Contact us.
Glass Tile Testing
These are tests commonly performed on glass tile, including those for testing for compliance with ANSI A137.2 specifications.
- ANSI A137.2-7.6: Mounting Variation From Nominal Joint Size
- ANSI A137.2-7.7: Bond Strength
- ANSI A137.2-7.8: Compressive Strength
- ANSI A137.2-7.9: Thermal Shock Resistance
- ANSI A326.3: Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF)
- ASTM C372: Linear Thermal Expansion
- ASTM C373: Water Absorption
- ASTM C424: Crazing Resistance
- ASTM C485, ASTM C499, ASTM C502: Warpage, Facial & Thickness Dimensions, and Wedging
- ASTM C609: Light Reflectance Value & Small Color Differences
- ASTM C627: Robinson Floor Test
- ASTM C648: Breaking Strength
- ASTM C650: Chemical Resistance
- ASTM C895: Lead & Cadmium Extracted From Glazed Ceramic Tile
- ASTM C1026: Freeze-Thaw
- ASTM C1027: Surface Visible Abrasion
- ASTM C1378: Staining Resistance
- ASTM C1505: MOR & Breaking Strength
- ASTM C1895: Mohs Scratch Hardness
Order a Glass Tile Test
Download the order form linked below. Fill it out, and email the completed form to testing@IPALaboratories.com.
Ship your samples to the following address:
International Product Assurance Laboratories
100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625
Can’t find the testing you need? Contact us.
Green Product Testing
Find testing to determine whether a product meets sustainable building requirements and is an environmentally responsible choice.
- ASTM C895: Lead & Cadmium Extracted From Glazed Ceramic Tile
- ASTM D5116: Determination of Organic Emissions
- ASTM E1980: Determination of Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)
- CA 01350: Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions, Small-Scale Environmental Chamber
Order a Green Product Test
Download the order form linked below. Fill it out, and email the completed form to testing@IPALaboratories.com.
Ship your samples to the following address:
International Product Assurance Laboratories
100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625
Can’t find the testing you need? Contact us.
Installation Materials Testing
These are tests commonly performed on installation materials, including those for testing for compliance with ANSI A118 and ISO 13007 specifications.
- ANSI A118.1: Dry-Set Cement Mortar
- ANSI A118.3: Chemical Res. Epoxy Mortar/Grout & Epoxy Adhesive
- ANSI A118.4: Modified Dry-Set Cement Mortar
- ANSI A118.5: Chemical Resistant Furan Mortar/Grout
- ANSI A118.6: Standard Cement Grout
- ANSI A118.7: High Performance Cement Grout
- ANSI A118.9: Cementitious Backer Units
- ANSI A118.10: Waterproof Membrane
- ANSI A118.11: EGP Mortar
- ANSI A118.12: Crack Isolation Membrane
- ANSI A118.13: Sound Reduction Membrane
- ANSI A118.15: Improved Modified Dry-Set Cement Mortar
- ANSI A136.1: Organic Adhesive
- ASTM C1708: Self-Leveling Underlayment
- ASTM C627: Robinson Floor Test
- ASTM E96, Method A and E: Water Vapor Transmission
- ISO 13007-2: Cementitious Adhesives (C)
- ISO 13007-2: Dispersion Adhesives (D)
- ISO 13007-2: Reaction Resin Adhesives (R)
- ISO 13007-4: Cementitious Grouts (CG)
- ISO 13007-4: Reaction Resin Grouts (RG)
Order an Installation Materials Test
Download the order form linked below. Fill it out, and email the completed form to testing@IPALaboratories.com.
Ship your samples to the following address:
International Product Assurance Laboratories
100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625
Can’t find the testing you need? Contact us.
Microbiological Testing
Find testing for microbiological properties of surface materials with and without antimicrobial coatings.
Our lab has a long history of microbiological testing and research on ceramic tiles, as well as other floor and wall coverings. We also offer groundbreaking research on photocatalytic antimicrobial surfaces and the antimicrobial effects of various metal oxides in glazes.
Moreover, the lab has added antiviral testing to our list of services. We can use antiviral testing to determine the survival rates/duration of viruses on different surface materials and the efficacy of common household cleaners in disinfecting those surfaces.
- ISO 21702: Antiviral Activity on Plastics & Other Nonporous Surfaces
- ISO 17721-1: Antibacterial Activity of Ceramic Tile, Antibacterial Agents
- ISO 17721-2: Antibacterial Activity of Ceramic Tile, Photocatalytic Antibacterial Agents
- ISO 18061: Antiviral Activity of Photocatalytic Materials
- ISO 18071: Antiviral Activity of Photocatalytic Materials Under Indoor Lighting Environment
- ISO 22196: Antibacterial Activity on Plastics & Other Nonporous Surfaces
- ASTM E3031: Antibacterial Activity on Ceramic Surfaces
- ASTM E1428: Performance of Antimicrobials in/on Polymeric Solids Against Staining by Streptomyces Species (a pink stain organism)
- ASTM G21: Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi
- ASTM G29: Algal Resistance of Polymeric Films
- ISO 27447: Antibacterial Activity of Semiconducting Photocatalytic Materials
- ISO 22197: Air-Purification Performance of Semiconducting Photocatalytic Material
Part 1: Removal of Nitric Oxide
Part 2: Removal of Acetaldehyde
Part 3: Removal of Toluene
Part 4: Removal of Formaldehyde
Part 5: Removal of Methyl Mercaptan - ISO 13125: Antifungal Activity of Semiconducting Photocatalytic Materials
- ISO 10678: Photocatalytic Activity of Surfaces in an Aqueous Medium by Degradation of Methylene Blue
- UNI 11259: Photocatalytic Activity of Hydraulic Binders – Rhodamine B
- ISO 10993-5: Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices — Part 5: Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity
- ASTM E1053: Practice to Assess Virucidal Activity of Chemicals Intended for Disinfection
Order a Microbiological Test
We customize our microbiological tests for each client. Call or email our lab to discuss how we can meet your needs.
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Other Tests
We can test many other products and materials besides those listed above. Below are just a few of the many test methods available. Contact testing@IPALaboratories.com for pricing.
- SEM: Scanning Electron Microscopy
- XRD: X-Ray Diffraction
- XRF: X-Ray Fluorescence
- Optical Microscopy
- ASTM C1152: Acid-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete
- ASTM C1218: Water-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete
- ASTM C1584: Rate of Absorption of Water by Hydraulic Cement Concretes
- ASTM C1870: Falling Ball Impact
- ASTM C1584: Rate of Absorption of Water by Hydraulic Cement Concretes
- ASTM C423: Acoustical Testing
- ASTM D4327: Anions in Water by Suppressed Ion Chromatography
- ASTM D4458: Detection of Chloride Ions in Brackish Water, Seawater, & Brines
- ASTM C554: Standard Test Method for Crazing Resistance of Fired Glazed Ceramic Whitewares by a Thermal Shock Method
- ASTM D638: Tensile Strength
- ASTM D6581: Ion Chromatography
- ASTM E648: Critical Radiant Flux
- ASTM E662: Smoke Density
- ASTM E84: Surface Burning
- UL – 94: Flammability
- ASTM F970: Indentation Testing
- ASTM F1292: Critical Fall Height
- ASTM F2753: Rolling Load
- DIN 18032: Rolling Load
- EN 14617-2: Agglomerated Stone – Flexural Strength
- EN 14617-5: Agglomerated Stone – Freeze/Thaw Resistance
- EN 14617-6: Agglomerated Stone – Thermal Shock
- EN 14617-9: Agglomerated Stone – Impact Resistance
- EN 14617-11: Agglomerated Stone – Linear Thermal Expansion
- EN 14617-15: Agglomerated Stone – Compressive Strength
Custom Testing
If the test you need is unlisted, or if you have questions about our lab’s testing capabilities, please contact our team. We’re happy to discuss options to fit your testing needs.
Our lab has additional capabilities. We are happy to discuss your needs for testing using other ASTM standards or to develop and run tests unique to your requirements.
We have X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), petrographic analysis, pore size characterization and other sophisticated techniques available via our collaboration with Clemson University.
Give us a call at 855-IPA-LABS, or email us at testing@IPALaboratories.com.