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What are Quartz ColorGranulesTM?

Torginol quartz ColorGranulesTM, also know as colored quartz or aggregate, are composed of the finest uniformly shaped and graded quartz granules on Earth. This unique product is brilliantly color-coated with an advanced resin system and high quality colorfast pigments to provide optimal durability and extreme performance for the most demanding environments. In addition to their superior resilience to harsh chemicals and UV rays, ColorGranulesTM provide optimal slip resistant qualities.

Quartz ColorGranulesTM make resinous flooring as safe as it is ergonomic and decorative. Quartz ColorGranulesTM decorative flooring aggregate are composed of the finest uniformly shaped and sized quartz granules on Earth. This unique product is brilliantly color-coated with a superior resin system and high-quality colorfast pigments to provide optimal durability and extreme performance in the most demanding environments. In addition to their superior resilience to harsh chemicals and UV rays, ColorGranulesTM can be applied to achieve many different textures and levels of slip resistance to prevent slip and fall injuries and minimize liability.

Quartz ColorGranulesTM resinous flooring media is available in over 40 solid unicolor-styles that can be blended, mixed and matched to customize your floor and complement any décor.

Quartz ColorGranulesTM

Recommended Application Enivronments

Animal Facilities
Apartment Buildings
Auto Dealerships
Balconies
Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Banquet Halls
Break Rooms
Cafeterias
Churches
Clean Rooms
Commercial Kitchens
Control Rooms
Corridors
Countertops
Detention Centers
Dog Kennels
Firehouses

Food Processing Plants
Garages
Greenhouses
Hallways
Hospitals
Hotels
Industrial Facilities
Laboratories
Locker Rooms
Municipalities
Museums
Nursing Homes
Offices
Patios
Pharmaceutical Plants
Pool Decks
Production Floors

Ramps
Recreation Rooms
Restaurants
Restrooms
Retail Stores
Retirement Homes
Salons
Schools
Shower Stalls
Showrooms
Stadiums
Sunrooms
Veterinary Clinics
Walkways
Workshops
Zoos
And more…

QUARTZ PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Hardness

Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness
Mohs Hardness 6.5-7

Bulk Density

Aggregate Unit Weight ASTM C29
lbs/ft (packed) 90-105

Specific Gravity

Relative Density ASTM C128-07a
Value 2065

Moisture Content

Evaporable Moisture ASTM C29
Moisture Content <0.05

Color

Color Tolerance ASTM C566-97
Spectrophotometer E<1.0

Colorfastness / UV stability

Xenon Arc Light ASTM G 155
1,000 hours Pass

Weatherability

Xenon Arc Light ASTM G155
1,000 hours Pass

Melting Point

Degrees Fahrenheit 3,100 F

QUARTZ CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Chemical	Percent
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)	99.800
AI2O3 (Aluminum Dioxide)	0.040
Fe2O3 (Iron Oxide)	0.015
TiO2 (Titanium Dioxide)	<0.010
CaO (Calcium Oxide)	<0.010
MgO (Magnesium Oxide)	<0.010
Na2O (Sodium Oxide)	<0.010
K2O (Potassium Oxide)	<<0.010

QUARTZ CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Liquid immersion for 18 hours in each chemical

Chemical (Concentration 1 %)	Reaction
Aluminum Sulfate (25%)	None
Ammonium Hydroxide (28%)	None
Chlorine Bleach (15%)	None
Hydrochloric Acid (100%)	None
Industrial Detergent (50%)	None
Mineral Spirits (100%)	None
Sodium Carbonate (40%)	None
Sodium Hydroxide (25%)	None
Tricloro-s-trianzenetrione (10%)	None
Trisodium Phosphate (40%)	None
Water (100%)	None
Xylene (100%)	None

QUARTZ SYSTEM ADVANTAGES

Superior colorfastness / UV stability
Excellent abrasion and chemical resistance
Optimal grain shape and size uniformity
Perfect for heavy-duty environments
Outstanding slip-resistance qualities
Customizable to compliment any décor
Lab-tested resin system compatibility
Custom color-matching & blending options
Custom packaging & labeling options
No minimum order quantities
Over 60 in-stock color-styles
Competitive pricing

QUARTZ PACKAGING

Unit Packaging	50 lb bags Multi-wall kraft paper bags
Full Pallets	49 bags 2,450 lbs net weight 2,500 lb gross weight 48"L x 40"W x 32"H
Full Truckloads	833 bags / 17 pallets 41,650 lb net weight 42,500 lb gross weight
Freight/Shipping	Class 50

Quartz ColorGranules™ System Specifications

Typical System Lab Tested Resin Compatibility
Approx. Dry Film Thickness: 3/16″

For best results, at least 2 topcoats are recommended to embed ColorGranules™ and provide a durable wearing surface.

Epoxies
Methyl
Methacrylates (MMA)
Moisture Cure
Urethanes (MCU)
Polyaspartics
Polyureas
Polyurethanes
100% Solids systems
Solvent-borne systems
Water-based systems
And others…

ColorGranules™, there have been no known resin incompatibilities. However, Torginol® recommends unknown resin compatibility testing prior to use when working with unconventional floor coating chemistries.

QUARTZ APPLICATION

Coverage Rates

Full Coverage/Double Broadcast. Grade

1/2-1 lb. per square foot 40-S
1-2 lbs. per square foot 25-A

Coverage rates vary depending on customer preferences and application techniques. Torginol® does not guarantee exact coverage rates. For more information, please consult with your coating system manufacturer.

Get more from your quartz flooring system by selecting the optimal grade profile that will best suit the ergonomic requirements of your environment. Quartz ColorGranules are available in two standardized grade profiles, including: 40-S Grade (40 mesh, spherical) and 25-A Grade (25 mesh, angular). 40-S grade is used for lighter duty broadcast systems at 1/8″ thickness. 25-A Grade is used for heavier duty trowel systems at 3/16″ thickness or greater.