This document summarizes a presentation on solid surface materials used in construction and architecture. It discusses the definition and properties of solid surface materials (SSM) such as Krion from Grupo Porcelanosa. SSM are composed of resins and fillers and have properties like heat, stain and impact resistance. The presentation describes applications of SSM in interior furniture, ventilated facades and other uses. It also outlines projects at AIMPLAS to develop new SSM formulations, optimize production processes, and characterize materials.

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NORA LARDIÉS MIAZZA nlardies@aimplas.es, RESEARCHER IN COMPOSITES
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Innovations in habitat field: SOLID SURFACE
The International Standard ISO 19712 (ISO Plastics – Decorative solid
Organizers:
surfacing materials. ISO 19712-1:2008. Abril 2008. 8p.) defines Solid
Surfacing materials (SSM) as:
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Material
composed
of
polymeric
materials together with pigments and
fillers, intended to be cast into sheets
or shaped products.
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Krion® from Grupo Porcelanosa
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Besides, SSM have to fulfill the following
properties:
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The material is of the same composition
throughout the whole thickness of the sheet or
product
Krion® from Grupo Porcelanosa
Supporters:

Sheets and products made from SSMs are repairable and renewable
to the original finish

 SSMs can also be fabricated into continuous sheets with
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RAW MATERIALS:
FILLERS: Aluminium trihydroxide (ATH) Al(OH)3, quartz, calcium
Organizers:
carbonate
Supporters:
For complex geometries → small proportion of filler (60%)
For simple geometries → high proportion of filler (90%)
→ better mechanical properties
RESINS: Unsaturated polyester (UP) or Acrylic
(PolyMethylMetAcrylate, PMMA) or Epoxy (EP)
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Important properties of Solid Surfacing materials:
 Water resistance
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 Thermal shock resistance
 Heat resistance
 Impact resistance
 Stain and chemical resistance
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 Cigarette burn resistance
 Colour stability
 Hardness
 Bacterial and fungal resistance
 Cleanability
 Seamability
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 Renewability
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Applications and main innovations:
Interior and bathroom furniture
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Supporters:
Compac the Surface Company
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Applications and main innovations:
Ventilated facades
Organizers:
Supporters:
NAME OF THE SPEAKER, POSITION IN THE COMPANY and ROLE IN THE PROJECT
Krion® from Grupo Porcelanosa
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Applications and main innovations:
Others
Organizers:
Supporters:
Krion® from Grupo Porcelanosa
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Applications and main innovations:
 Solid Surface material can be backlighted…
Organizers:
Supporters:
NAME OF THE SPEAKER, POSITION IN THE COMPANY and ROLE IN THE PROJECT
Krion® from Grupo Porcelanosa
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PROJECTS DEVELOPED IN AIMPLAS:
Organizers:
Material characterization following ISO 19712
 Study and definition of new applications
 Optimization of the productive process:
Supporters: problems resolution: casting and injection
- Study and
- New curing systems (UV, MW,…)
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PROJECTS DEVELOPED IN AIMPLAS:
Organizers: new Solid Surface formulations achieving:
Developing
- Weight losses of 23%
- Improve of properties (scratch resistance) using nanomaterials
- Replacement of fillers by 100% of industrial waste
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PROJECTS DEVELOPED IN AIMPLAS:
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Intensive mixer
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PROJECTS DEVELOPED IN AIMPLAS:
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Scratch equipment Taber
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PROJECTS DEVELOPED IN AIMPLAS:
Natural
stone
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