CEN - EN 16301
Natural stone test methods - Determination of sensitivity to accidental staining
Organization: | CEN |
Publication Date: | 1 March 2021 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 18 |
ICS Code (Mineral materials and products): | 91.100.15 |
ICS Code (Mining and quarrying): | 73.020 |
scope:
This document specifies a method to assess the sensitivity of natural stones when exposed to accidental staining. It defines a procedure for the application of the stains as well as the cleaning and the assessment of the surface appearance after cleaning. It also covers the possibility to assess the efficiency of a chemical treatment.
Note that the method does not intend to present any de-staining technique.