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What are ColorGranules™?
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ColorGranules™ make resinous flooring as safe as it is ergonomic and decorative. Quartz ColorGranules™ 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, ColorGranules can be applied to achieve many different textures and levels of slip resistance to prevent slip and fall injuries and minimize liability.
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ColorGranules™ 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. |
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ColorGranules™ Advantages
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• Superior colorfastness / UV stability
• Extreme abrasion resistance
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Advanced color-coating chemistry
• Optimal grain shape and size uniformity
• Perfect for heavy-duty environments
• Outstanding slip-resistance qualities
• Extraordinary resilience
• Customizable to complement any décor |
• Lab tested resin system compatibility
• Custom color-matching available
• Unlimited custom-blending options
• Fast turnaround times
• Custom packaging & labeling options
• No minimum order quantities
• Over 60 in-stock unicolor-styles
• Extreme sales & marketing support
• Knowledgable & friendly service |
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ColorGranules™ Specification Characteristics
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| Hardness |
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Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness |
| Mohs Hardness |
6.5 - 7 |
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| Bulk Density |
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Aggregate Unit Weight |
ASTM C29 |
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lbs/ft³ |
90 - 105 |
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| Specific Gravity |
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Relative Density |
ASTM C128-07a |
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Value |
2.65 |
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| Moisture Content |
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Evaporable Moisture |
ASTM C566-97 |
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Moisture Content |
<0.05% |
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| Color |
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Color Tolerance |
ASTM D2244 |
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Spectrophotometer |
ΔE < 1.0 |
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| Colorfastness / UV Stability |
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Xenon Arc Light |
ASTM G155 |
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1,000 hours |
Pass |
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| Weatherability |
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Xenon Arc Light |
ASTM G155 |
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1,000 hours |
Pass |
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| Melting Point |
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Degrees Farenheit |
3,100º F |
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| Grades |
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Normal Sieve Analysis |
ASTM C136-06* (100 grams / 90 seconds) |
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40-S Broadcast Grade (40 mesh, spherical)
25-A Trowel Grade (25 mesh, angular)
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ColorGranules™ Custom Blending
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| Use ColorGranules™ to coordinate your floors and walls with any décor. Our extensive range of unicolor-styles gives you the ability to custom design blends to match any color-scheme. Either choose from one of our signature blends or creatively mix and match colors using the virtual blend design tool to develop a unique color array that best fits your project. Blend ColorGranules™ to enhance your environment any complement any décor. |
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ColorGranules™ System Specifications
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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...
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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. |
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ColorGranules™ Application
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| Coverage Rate Guidelines (Square Feet per Pound) |
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| Grades |
Full Coverage / Double Broadcast |
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| 40-S |
1/2 - 1 lb. per square foot |
| 25-A |
1 - 2 lbs. per square foot |
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| 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. |
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ColorGranules™ Recommended Application Enivronments
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• 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
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• Municipalities
• Museums
• Nursing Homes
• Offices
• Patios
• Pharmaceutical Plants
• Pool Decks
• Prisons / Jails
• 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...
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