Dimension Stone Testing
IPA Laboratories offers testing for compliance with multiple ASTM specifications for stone tile. Additional installation-related tests are also available.
Available Tests
| 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 |
| DIN 16165 | German Ramp Test (R Classification) [video] |
| EN 14617-12 | Dim. Stability Test for Moisture Sensitivity of Stone |
Independent Testing
Third-party measurement of lead and copper.
Low-Level Detection
Sensitive analysis using ICP-MS technology.
Clear Results
Results reported in µg/L (ppb).
Local Support
Direct access to IPA Laboratories’ technical team.
Additional Resources
In November 2025, ANSI A128.1 was introduced as a new test method for evaluating the dimensional stability of agglomerate
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DIN 16165 (formerly DIN 51130), the German standard commonly referred to as the German Ramp Test, is used in the determination of anti-slip properties of floor coverings. Combine this test with ANSI A326.3 DCOF to evaluate friction properties of a flooring material.
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International Product Assurance Laboratories
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100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625