FARFLY Compliance Update | SGS Test Results for Homogeneous ESD PVC Flooring Tile: Electrical Resistance, Chemical Resistance and Ten Restricted Substances
FARFLY has received two new test reports issued by SGS covering electrical resistance, surface electrostatic voltage, staining and chemical resistance, and ten RoHS-related restricted substances for a Homogeneous ESD PVC Flooring Tile.
The results add product-specific evidence to FARFLY’s compliance documentation system and provide more detailed information for product selection, technical review and material submittals in electronics manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, laboratories, medical equipment areas and other static-sensitive environments.
FARFLY believes that customers need more than a product labelled “anti-static” or “ESD.” They need a clear connection between the proposed product, applicable test methods, measured results, installation materials and actual project requirements. More information is available through FARFLY’s
Anti-static Flooring range, its guide to
What Is ESD Vinyl Flooring and How Does It Work?, and the existing
Test Reports centre.
What Product Was Tested?
The tested sample was identified as a FARFLY Homogeneous ESD PVC Flooring Tile with a Product Specification of 600*600mm.
The principal sample and report information is:
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Sample Name: Homogeneous ESD PVC Flooring Tile
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Product Specification: 600*600mm
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Material: PVC
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Other Information: Brand: FARFLY
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Sample Source: Customer-delivered
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Date of Receipt: 2026-07-26
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Test Report No.: XMIN2607001827CM01_EN, XMIN2607001827CM02_EN
This product-to-report-to-project approach helps contractors, distributors and project owners reduce document mismatches, repeated submissions and technical approval delays. It makes test documentation useful for decision-making and delivery rather than treating it only as promotional material.
What Were the Resistance to Ground, Surface Resistance and Surface Electrostatic Voltage Results?
The reported mean value for Resistance to Ground was 1.59×10⁵ Ω, the reported mean value for Surface Resistance was 2.39×10⁵ Ω, and the reported Surface Electrostatic Voltage was -7 V.
| Test Item |
Test Method |
Result |
| Resistance to Ground |
IEC 61340-4-1:2015 |
1.59×10⁵ Ω |
| Surface Resistance |
IEC 61340-2-3:2016 |
2.39×10⁵ Ω |
| Surface Electrostatic Voltage |
SJ/T 10694-2022 |
-7 V |
For Resistance to Ground and Surface Resistance, the values shown in the summary are mean values calculated from six measurements.
For these two resistance tests, the report records a Specimen dimension of 310mm×310mm, 2pcs. It also states that the sample was adjusted for 48h under environmental conditions of temperature 23°C and humidity 12.0% RH.
For Surface Electrostatic Voltage, the report records a Specimen dimension of 310mm×310mm, 2pcs, with a Testing Environment of Temperature: 23.0°C and Relative Humidity: 51.0%RH.
IEC 61340-4-1 addresses test methods for the electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors.
IEC 61340-2-3:2016 describes test methods for determining the resistance and resistivity of solid materials used to avoid electrostatic charge accumulation.
These standards define test methods; they do not automatically establish one universal acceptance range for every project. FARFLY therefore does not use a single resistance value to claim suitability for every static-control environment.
The required resistance range, grounding design, personnel footwear, equipment wheels, installation system and acceptance criteria should be evaluated against the actual project specification. This approach helps customers reduce the risks of incorrect product selection, incompatible system materials and costly site rework.
The report marks Resistance to Ground, Surface Resistance and Surface Electrostatic Voltage with an asterisk and states that the test project/method was carried out by subcontractors.
How Did the Flooring Perform in the Staining and Resistance to Chemicals Test?
In the “Staining and Resistance to Chemicals” test conducted according to ISO 26987:2008, the tested sample received a Result (Index) of 0 for all four specified stain agents. According to the interpretation provided in the report, Index 0 means “Not affected.”
| Stain agent |
Contact time |
Result (Index) |
Effect of test after cleaning/abrasion |
| Acetone |
2h |
0 |
Not affected |
| Coffee (120g coffee per litre of water) |
2h |
0 |
Not affected |
| Sodium hydroxide 25% solution |
2h |
0 |
Not affected |
| Hydrogen peroxide 30% solution |
2h |
0 |
Not affected |
The report records a Lab Environmental Condition of 23°C, 50%RH.
ISO 26987:2008, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of staining and resistance to chemicals, specifies a procedure for determining the reaction of resilient floor coverings to chemical substances.
The reported results apply to the tested sample under the specified stain agents, concentrations, contact time, cleaning procedure and laboratory conditions. They should not be extended to every chemical substance, concentration or exposure period.
For electronics facilities, laboratories, medical equipment areas and other controlled environments, electrical performance is only one part of flooring selection. Cleaning agents, process liquids and accidental contamination may also affect appearance, maintenance efficiency and service life.
FARFLY evaluates static control together with staining resistance, chemical resistance, installation requirements and maintenance conditions. This helps customers avoid decisions based on a single parameter and can reduce cleaning pressure, premature replacement and operational disruption.
What Were the Results for the Ten RoHS-Related Restricted Substances?
The ten substances listed in Test Report No. XMIN2607001827CM02-1_EN were all reported as ND.
The exact Test Item is stated as:
“Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent chromium, Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP), Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).”
The individual substances are:
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Lead (Pb)
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Mercury (Hg)
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Cadmium (Cd)
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Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI))
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Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
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Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
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Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)
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Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
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Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
The exact Test Method statement in the report is:
“With reference to IEC 62321-4:2013+AMD1:2017, IEC 62321-5:2013, IEC 62321-7-2:2017, IEC 62321-6:2015 and IEC 62321-8:2017, analysis was performed by ICP-OES/AAS, UV-Vis and GC-MS.”
The report defines the result terminology as follows:
ND therefore means that the substance was not detected above the applicable Method Detection Limit. It should not be interpreted as an absolute concentration of zero.
The tested substances correspond to the ten restricted substances listed in
Annex II of the EU RoHS Directive. However, the RoHS Directive primarily applies to electrical and electronic equipment. The accurate description for this report is therefore “testing for ten RoHS-related restricted substances,” rather than “RoHS-certified flooring.”
For customers serving electronics, semiconductor, medical equipment and precision-manufacturing markets, this information can support material screening and supplier-document review. It can also help distributors respond to technical enquiries more efficiently and reduce the cost of repeated communication or additional testing.
The report notes that the test project/method was carried out by subcontractors.
Do Laboratory Results Guarantee the Performance of the Installed ESD Floor?
No. The reports provide results for the tested sample under specified laboratory methods and conditions. The performance of an installed ESD floor may also be affected by conductive adhesive, copper foil, grounding, subfloor conditions, installation workmanship, footwear, equipment wheels, cleaning practices and the site environment.
A complete ESD flooring system commonly includes:
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ESD vinyl flooring
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Conductive adhesive
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Copper foil or copper grounding strips
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Welding rods and installation accessories
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Approved grounding points
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ESD footwear and conductive wheels
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Correct installation procedures
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Post-installation testing
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Periodic verification and maintenance
FARFLY can provide ESD PVC flooring together with conductive adhesive, copper foil, welding rods, installation accessories, technical data and project support. Coordinating these elements through one project-focused supplier helps reduce missing materials, system incompatibility, communication costs and unclear responsibility.
What Practical Value Do the New Test Reports Provide?
The new reports provide measurable, product-specific information that customers can use for product selection, material submittals and project decisions.
For contractors, the reports can support technical parameter reviews, tender documentation, material submissions and communication with consultants, owners and project-management teams. More complete evidence can reduce delays caused by missing or unclear technical information.
For distributors, the results provide clearer answers to customer questions about electrical resistance, chemical resistance and restricted substances. This can shorten the technical communication process, reduce repeated testing costs and strengthen the distributor’s static-control flooring portfolio.
For facility owners, the reports provide evidence that can be reviewed during procurement. When combined with installation-system requirements, site acceptance testing and maintenance planning, this information can help reduce the risks of rework, operational interruption and premature flooring replacement.
According to
About FARFLY, FARFLY has developed a compliance evidence system supported by 399+ product testing and certification records. The purpose is not simply to increase the number of documents. It is to connect products, test data, project requirements and supply execution so that procurement and project delivery become clearer, more verifiable and easier to manage.
How Can You Confirm Whether These Reports Are Relevant to Your Project?
The product name, specification, test method, measured result, report version, target market and project requirements should all be checked before a report is used for a project.
Project teams should provide:
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Application area
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Applicable ESD standard or project specification
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Required resistance range
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Conductive or static-dissipative flooring requirement
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Grounding design
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Subfloor and installation conditions
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Footwear, carts and equipment-wheel requirements
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Staining or chemical-resistance requirements
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Restricted-substance and compliance-document requirements
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Project quantity and delivery schedule
FARFLY can use this information to review the product direction, available test documentation, supporting materials and supply plan. This helps customers reduce incorrect product selection, duplicate purchasing and site rework while making the path from enquiry and material submission to installation and delivery easier to control.
To request the test reports, product samples, technical data, conductive adhesive, copper foil, welding rods or a project quotation, please
contact FARFLY.
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