Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
Gypclean™ is an economical vinyl faced plasterboard ceiling panel with foil back and tape sealed edges four sides. designed to be mounted into a two-way exposed grid system where a low cost easy to clean hygiene ceiling panel is required. Ideal for shops, food processing facilities, cafés, restaurants and general ceilings where sound absorption is not required.
· For interior use only, and not in direct contact with water.
· Maximum humidity/temperature 90% R/H at 45°C.
· Back loading max. distributed load 1.0kg/m², point loads to be independently supported.
· Not suitable for areas prone to extreme heat, steam or freezing conditions.
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(c)
Clause B2.3.1 (c) (i): 5 years if
building elements are easy to access and replace.
Asona
ceiling tiles with only normal maintenance will have a minimum durability of at
least 5 years when installed in accordance with; manufacturer’s installation
requirements and AS/NZS 2785:2020.
In
use history. No test methods available
- Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4(a)
Clause
C/AS2 3.4(a):
Asona Gypclean has a Fire Material Group Number 1-S by NZBC
verification method C/VM2 Appendix A, tested in accordance with ISO 5660 or ISO
9705.
- Clause G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination: Performance G3.3.2(a)
Clause G3.3.2: Spaces for food preparation and utensil washing shall have:(a) Interior linings and work surfaces shall be impervious and easily cleaned.
Asona Gypclean has an impervious vinyl facing, foil back with taped edges.
Vinyl finish tested ASTM D-1308, method B 24 hour test followed by washing with soap and water. No stain results recorded for: Ammonia, bleach, coffee, coca cola, crayon, detergent, ethanol, hydrogen peroxide, hydrochloric acid 10%, ketchup, lemon juice, mayonnaise, milk, oleic acid, pencil, port wine, sodium hydroxide 10%, tea, vinegar.
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
B2 Durability and C3 Early Reaction to Fire