backing description: 100% thermoplastic polyolefin compound with a high performance precoat and a reinforcing layer.
backing process: 5-step process
1. High performance precoat for maximum tuft bind.
2. Thermoplastic laminate for superior delamination strength.
3. Fiberglass reinforcement for unmatched stability.
4. Final thermoplastic layer for added stability.
5. Die-cut into carpet tiles.
avg. thickness: .095 inch
primary: Synthetic
stabilizer: Fiberglass Mat
weight: 78 oz/yd2 (average)
dimensions: 24” x 24” (standard); optional sizes available
testing:
• Radiant Panel Fire –Class 1 (based on pile construction)
• NBS Smoke < 450 (based on pile construction)
• TVOCs < 500 micrograms/sqm/hr
antimicrobial:
• FlorSept® system antimicrobial protection
• Passes AATCC 174
installation:
• Full spread Shaw Sureset N5000 releasable adhesive
• Ecoworx ES, Shaw’s environmental self-adhesive system (custom option)
performance:
• Superior performance to traditional carpet tile backing
• 8 X greater Tear Strength (ASTM D624)
• 5 X greater Tensile Strength (ASTM D3574)
• 2 X greater Delamination Strength (ASTM 3936)
environmental:
• Cradle to Cradle Technology
• EG; environmental guarantee
• Recipient of the EPA Green Chemistry Challenge Award
• Assessed through the McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry Protocol assuring health and human safety
• PVC free
• 40% recycled content contributing to LEED project certification
• 40% lighter in weight than traditional carpet tile backing
• Low VOC’s meeting CRI Green Label and
Green Label Plus requirements
warranty: Lifetime Commercial
environmental guarantee: When any EcoWorx backed product has reached the end of its useful life, Shaw will pick it up and recycle it into more EcoWorx - at no cost to the customer.
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