| S.No | PRODUCT PROPERTIES | DESCRIPTION | STANDARDS | Certification By | Tested on |
| 1 | Density  |
Low density board (882 Kg/m3), results in less weight & easy workability. | M/s Chemical & Metallurgical services, Chennai | Aug-17 | |
| 2 | Flexural Strength |
10.65 N/mm2 - Longitudinal & 5.75 N/mm2 - Transverse , which indicates a stronger material. | M/s Chemical & Metallurgical services, Chennai | Aug-17 | |
| 3 | Impact Strength |
As 1930 J/m2 , hence HILUX withstands for high impact areas. | M/s Chemical & Metallurgical services, Chennai | Aug-17 | |
| 4 | Bending Strength | 129 Kg/cm2 is the average , 6 mm thick boards can be bent to 600 mm radius , helps to make curved linings ,which indicates a strong material. | M/s ANNA UNIVERSITY, Chennai | Apr-05 | |
| 5 | Compressive Strength |
22.95N/mm2 | ASTM C165 | M/s Chemical & Metallurgical services, Chennai | Aug-17 |
| 6 | Young's Modulus | Average is 265 Kg/cm2. | M/s ANNA UNIVERSITY, Chennai | Apr-05 | |
| 7 | Screw Withdrawal |
Screw withdrawal along the face N (Screw holding power 1529 N Load applied through (disc) 600 x600 x21mm Load failure 4589 N Center point loading using iron ball of 63mm dia . 600 X 600 X12 load failure 3622 N Center point loading using iron ball of 63mm dia . 600 X 600 X12 load failure 3765 N |
IS:2380(XIV)1977 | M/s NTH-Chennai | Aug-16 |
| 8 | Point Load | Load applied through area ,600 x 600 x42 mm | M/s NTH-Chennai | june-2015 | 9 | Shear strength | Average sher strength 8.4 N/Sqmm | IS :1708-1986 | M/s NTH-Chennai | Jan-16 |
| 10 | Wind Pressure |
Structural Stability certificate | IS:875 Part1-1987(Dead Load) & IS:875 Part3-1987(Wind Load) | M/s Axis Structural Design-Pune | Jan-16 |
| 11 | Thermal Conductivity |
0.133 W/mK , Energy saving , less heat transmission & better insulating efficiency. | ASTM C177 & ISO 8302 | M/s ANNA UNIVERSITY, Chennai | Feb-16 |
| 12 | Non-Combustibility |
The average mass loss is 22.73%, which indicates the time of flaming is NIL, doesn't act as fuel to fire. | BS 476 Part 4 :1970 | M/s PSB Corp., Singapore | Mar 2015 |
| 13 | Ignitability |
Not easily Ignitable, good one against the fire. | BS- 476 : Part 5 : 1979 | M/s PSB Corp., Singapore | Mar 2015 |
| 14 | Fire Propogation |
As the Fire Propogation Index , I 1.2 , better fire resistant | BS-476-Part 6 : 1989 + A1 : 2009 | M/s PSB Corp., Singapore | Mar 2015 |
| 15 | Surface spread of flame |
After testing the spread of flame on the HILUX CSB , for 10 min is NIL, comes under CLASS1 , will not help in spread of fire. | BS-476-Part 7 : 1997 | M/s PSB Corp., Singapore | Mar 2015 |
| 16 | Fire Resistance | As per the better Index , CLASS1 & less ignitability , HILUX board acts as a better FIRE resistant with fillets, Mineral or Ceramic wool, rated for ONE , ONE & HALF , TWO & FOUR hours respectively. | BS - 476-Part - 20/22, IS:3614-Part 2-1992 & IS :3809-1979 | M/s CBRI Roorkee | 10 years back certified for 1, 1.5, 2 & 4 Hrs. |
| 17 | Sound Absorbtion |
Perforated HILUX board NRC value ranges from 0.70 to 0.85 and 0.3 for plain board hence the Sound Absorbtion is good. | IS 8225-1987 / ASTM C423 | M/s NPL, Delhi M/s ARAI, Pune Feb 2015 |
Apr-05 |
| 18 | Sound Transmission Loss |
By Placing the Mineral / Glass wool in the cavity , Sound Transmission of HILUX is very less ranges from 39,41,42,45,47,52& 56dB 's respectively. | IS:9901(Part 3)-1981, DIN 52210 Part4-1984 & ISO:140(Part 3)-1995. | M/s NPL, Delhi M/s ARAI, Pune |
Apr-05 Feb 2015 |
| 19 | Moisture content |
less than 12.36% , better moisture resistant, Maintenance free board , exterior use is possible. | M/s Chemical & Metallurgical services, Chennai | Aug-17 | |
| 20 | Water Absorption | 65% | M/s Chemical & Metallurgical services, Chennai | Apr-15 | |
| 21 | Shrinkage Dimension
| 0.10% dry saturated condition, regains to original position , Dimensionally stable Board. | M/s Chemical & Metallurgical services, Chennai | Aug-17 | |
| 22 | Expansion under water | 0.15%, Dimensionally stable board. | In House | ||
| 23 | Alkalinity |
pH is 9.3, Corrosive Resistant Board. | M/s Chemical & Metallurgical services, Chennai | Aug-17 | |
| 24 | Water Impermeability |
The Cut specimens of CSB are subjected to a height of water of 20mm over the surface of the board for 24hr. Traces of moisture appeared on the bottom surface and not droplets, SATISFACTORY | BS EN 12467:2012 | M/s NTH-Chennai | Jun-15 |
| 25 | Modulus of Rupture(MOR) |
10 MPa-Dry condition; 5.07 MPa-Wet condition | BS EN 12467:2012 | M/s NTH-Chennai | Jun-15 |
| 26 | Modulus of Elasticity(MOE) |
5476 MPa-Dry condition; 5144 MPa-Wet condition | BS EN 12467:2012 | M/s NTH-Chennai | Jun-15 |
| 27 | Freeze Thaw |
9.40 MPa- MOR after 25 cycles of freezing and thawing & 9.21 MPa - MOR after 100 cycles of freezing and thawing. 6525 Mpa-MOE after 25 cycles of freezing and thawing & 5227 MPa - MOR after 100 cycles of freezing and thawing. 1.77-Lower Estimation(Rʟ) & 1.76-Lower Estimation(Rʟ). |
BS EN 12467:2012 | M/s NTH-Chennai | Jun-15 |
| 28 | Heat Rain |
Observed No cracks, delamination, warping, bowing, other visible defects after 25 / 50 cycles of heat rain, SATISFACTORY | BS EN 12467:2012 | M/s NTH-Chennai | Jun-15 |
| 29 | Warm Water |
6.27 MPa - MOR after 56 cycles at 60°C warm water. 3278 MPa - MOE after 56 cycles at 60°C warm water 1.19-Lower Estimation(Rʟ). 31 Soak Dry 6.42 MPa- MOR after 25 cycles of soak and dry & 7.71 MPa - MOR after 50 cycles of soak and dry. 4361 MPa- MOE after 25 cycles of soak and dry & 4288 MPa - MOE after 50 cycles of soak and dry. 1.24-Lower Estimation(Rʟ) & 1.45-Lower Estimation(Rʟ) |
BS EN 12467:2012 | M/s NTH-Chennai | Jun-15 |
| 30 | Soak Dry |
6.42 MPa- MOR after 25 cycles of soak and dry & 7.71 MPa - MOR after 50 cycles of soak and dry 4361 MPa- MOE after 25 cycles of soak and dry & 4288 MPa - MOE after 50 cycles of soak and dry 1.24-Lower Estimation(Rʟ) & 1.45-Lower Estimation(Rʟ) |
BS EN 12467:2012 | M/s NTH-Chennai | Jun-15 |
| 31 | Mould Growth |
As HILUX CSB made from natural minerals free from mould growth | JSS - 55555; ISO 846:1997E | M/s VIMTA LABS, Hyderabad | Aug-09 |
| 32 | Bacterial Growth |
Board will not contribute to Bacterial growth | BS | M/s VIMTA LABS, Hyderabad | Sep-09 |
| 33 | Fire Resistance |
As per the better Index , CLASS1 & less ignitability , HILUX board acts as a better FIRE resistant , Mineral or Ceramic wool, rated for 132 minutes respectively. 12mm x 2 +64kg/m3 50mmthk +50mm web | BS - 476-Part - 20/22, IS:3614-Part 2-1992 & IS :3809-1979 | M/s PSB Corp., Singapore | Sep-17 |
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