In 2011, UFG Successfully launched its new ecofriendly ARALUX® Copper/Lead Free Silver Mirror having exceeded all existing quality requirements set by the European Standard EN 1036-1.
ARALUX® Copper Free Silver Mirror is highly reflective, without any distortion enabling true image reflection making the ideal choice for (i.e. homes, retails, showrooms, hotels, offices)
Characteristics | Criteria | Reference |
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Reflectance | Min 83% | BS EN 1036:1999 |
Silver Film Weight | Min 700 mg/m2 | BS EN 1036:1999 |
Paint Coating Thickness | Min 45 Micron | BS EN 1036:1999 |
Paint adhesion | Min Grade 2 | ISO 2409:2007 (E) |
ARALUX® Double Coated Copper free Mirror respects environment by avoiding copper in the manufatcuring process also uses paint coating having lead content <0.5%. Made from ARALUX® Clear Substrate with very high optical quality (zebra 60 degrees and above).
Aralux Silver Mirror is Eco Friendly and meets the stringent international standard for mirror production.
Copper free configuration offers 3 times better protection against corrosion than conventional mirrors. It survives 120 hrs in CASS test and 480 hrs in 100% humidity without any deterioration.
Parameter | Test | Test Standard | Acceptance Criteria | |
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Resistance to corrosion | CASS Test | ISO 9227 | Edge Corrosion Number of Spots |
After 120hrs <2.5mm After 120hrs 2 of diameter >0.3mm & < 3 mm 3 of diameter < 0.3 mm |
Resistance to Humidity | Condensation Water Test | ISO 6270-2 | Edge Corrosion Number of Spots |
After 480hrs < 0.2mm After 480hrs 1 of diameter < 0.3mm |