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International Product Assurance Laboratories
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100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625
Installation Materials Testing
IPA Laboratories commonly performs these tests on installation materials, including those for testing for compliance with ANSI A118 and ISO 13007 specifications.
Available Tests
| 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 A118.16 | Flowable Hydraulic Cement Underlayment/Self-Leveling Underlayment |
| ANSI A118.18 | Foam Core Backerboards |
|---|---|
| ANSI A118.19 | Organic Pre-Mixed Grouts |
| ANSI A136.1 | Organic Adhesive |
| ASTM C1708 | Self-Leveling Underlayment |
| ASTM C627 | Robinson Floor Test [video] |
| 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) |
| ASTM C1933 | Floor-Patching and Skim-Coating Compounds |
Comprehensive
Testing
Broad array of ISO 17025-accredited tests for ASTM, ANSI and ISO standards, as well as customized testing for research and development
Unparalleled
Experience
Lab staff with over 125 years of combined experience in product evaluation and research
Multidisciplinary
Expertise
Engineers and scientists on staff, combined with additional collaboration with Clemson University and others
Standards
Insight
Participation and leadership in more than 20 international standards committees, providing unmatched knowledge into standards and testing methods
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Find your test.
Search for a test in the list above. If you don’t see the test you need, please contact us for custom testing options.
Ship samples.
Ship the necessary samples to the following address:
International Product Assurance Laboratories
Attention: (add your order number)
100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625