SGS Test Report — Physical & Chemical Performance

Core Strengths

• Complete physical profile: compressive strength, water absorption, abrasion resistance and slip resistance are the routine suite, matched to the different loads and uses of floors, walls and countertops.
• Chemical safety control: radionuclide limits and heavy metal content are tested to confirm compliance with Class A decorative material requirements and safe interior use.
• Multi-standard referencing: testing covers the full ASTM, EN and GB families, satisfying documentation requirements on American, European and Chinese standard projects alike.
• Batch-level traceability: reports are tied to batch codes, traceable back from finished code to quarry and block batch, and citable at acceptance or in dispute.

Key Figures

Service Process

1. Sampling: specimens drawn by batch code from the same block or slab, with quarry and batch recorded.
2. Specimen preparation: machined to the dimensions required by the test standard.
3. Testing: physical properties and chemical safety indicators measured separately.
4. Reporting: SGS issues the test report stating standard basis and test conditions.
5. Archiving: reports bound to batch codes for retrieval at dispatch and acceptance.

Applications

• Projects whose specification demands performance data
• Cross-border orders meeting destination import testing requirements
• Performance verification at acceptance of public buildings
• Third-party documents used as evidence when quality is disputed

Sustainability & Certification

Radionuclide and heavy metal testing underpins indoor environmental safety and, together with GREENGUARD Gold low-emission certification, forms a complete evidence set for interior materials.

Independent data on inbound and finished material reduces scrap and rework from non-conforming stock, indirectly cutting energy and waste, with fabrication waste utilisation above 85%.

Deep Selection Guide

When reading a test report, check three things: that the batch code matches the goods, which standard family was used, and whether test conditions match the real environment — dry or wet slip testing, for example. Write the required test items and standard family into the contract and require reports with the delivery; match report to physical code on receipt. Where a project spans markets, ask for comparative ASTM, EN and GB data so later re-testing for standard differences does not delay the programme.

• Selection criteria：For Projects whose specification demands performance data, fix the stone type and finish by position and traffic intensity first, then align colour and veining direction; Complete physical profile is the criterion that follows.
• Specification & thickness：Take Routine physical tests (4) as the baseline for thickness and size, then adjust to the actual conditions of Cross-border orders meeting destination import testing requirements; where junctions, cut-outs or corners are involved, mark them on the fabrication drawing in advance to avoid cutting on site.
• Acceptance & records：Complete checks on Chemical safety control before dispatch and keep the record; accept on site by numbering, so any dispute can be traced back to that batch and its test data.
• Sustainability：Radionuclide and heavy metal testing underpins indoor environmental safety and, together with GREENGUARD Gold low-emission certification, forms a complete evidence set for interior materials. Build this into the acceptance documents and align it with the green building requirements where the project sits.

On SGS Test Report — Physical & Chemical Performance, Hengsheng manages the full chain from quarry-direct sourcing, smart manufacturing, global delivery and on-site installation. The advantage lies not in a single product but in connecting selection, fabrication, QC and delivery into an auditable loop, giving project teams clear assurance on programme, quality and compliance.

FAQ

How does a test report differ from certification?

Certification such as ISO or CE is continuing recognition of a system or product compliance; a test report is the measured result for a specific batch sample. They complement each other: certification demonstrates capability, the report states what this shipment actually measured.

Can we specify which standard is used?

Yes. Testing covers the full ASTM, EN and GB families and can be specified by project location or design code; where a project spans several markets, comparative data can be provided to avoid repeated re-testing later.