Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles

RAK-Sanit, a safe choice

2020: a new revolution of spaces and ways of living in them

begins.

A transformation that makes it easy from the design stage, to

include new sanitation measures to be able to create living and
working spaces in total freedom and safety.

The R&D laboratories of of RAK Ceramics are always at the

forefront of technology and were the first in the world to
provide antibacterial solutions for interior design in 2009,
thanks to the development of special certified antibacterial
glazes.

Today, with the new RAK-Sanit program, RAK Ceramics

offers an even wider range of solutions for floors, walls
and sanitaryware, made with glazes that inhibit the growth
of bacteria, thus reducing the possibility of contagion and
contributing to create a healthier environment.

RAK-Sanit is the ideal solution for modern and safer schools,

public and private offices, restaurants, hotels, laboratories and
for all the spaces where hygiene is of primary importance.

STAY SAFE WITH

RAK-SANIT
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 PERMANENT PROTECTION CONSTANT PROTECTION
The methodology of application of Continuous antibacterial protection
this product integrated into the glaze for 24 hours; the technology of these
during the production process, gives products do not require the presence
the pieces permanent protection. of light to activate it’s biocide
properties.

NON TOXIC NO AESTHETIC LIMITATIONS

The antibacterial glazes are only The colors and finishes, matte, gloss,
detrimental to the bacteria. Not for rustic, transparent, opaque, can be
any other living being. selected to suit the aesthetic needs
of the pieces. The antibacterial glaze
does not limit the development of
the colours, finishes and textures of
the pieces and can be selected to suit
the aesthetic needs.

BAD ODOURS REDUCTION EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR

Reduction of bacterial degradation CERAMIC TILE
on the surface of ceramic tiles to Prevention of the degradation of
reduce odours. the surface of the tile produced by
bacterias.

MORE EFFECTIVE Suitable for all areas

DISINFECTION where high performance
The action of the antibacteria of hygiene, cleanliness,
is a perfect complement to the safety and ease of
daily cleaning of the tile. Ideal for maintenance is required
use in hospitals, nursery schools, kindergartens, schools, swimming
supermarkets, etc. pools and sports facilities, changing
rooms, private and commercial
kitchens, restaurants, canteens,
medical and food industries, etc.

AN INVISIBLE
PROTECTION
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RAK-Sanit is a complete solution that includes Gres Porcelain and Ceramic tile collections that reduce
bacterial contamination and contribute to a healthier living and working environment owing to its antibacterial Effective in 8 hours
properties given by silver nitrate compounds.

RAK-Sanit antibacterial collection of wall and floor tiles feature antibacterial technology which is integrated into
the tile surface permanently. Once bacteria comes into contact with the tiled surface, the silver ions initiate the PROTECTED TILES WITH RAK-SANIT GLAZES
elimination cycle. Silver ions in the antibacterial tile surface bind to enzymes, proteins, cell membranes and the
DNA of the microbe to damage DNA and block reproduction. This results in the death of the organism.

2 h. 4 h. 6 h. 8 h.

UNPROTECTED TILES WITH REGULAR GLAZES

WHEN BACTERIA
CONTACTS THE SURFACE
OF TREATED TILES,
THESE PRODUCTS
START BLOCKING THE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
METABOLISM OF BACTERIA
DISRUPTING THE LIFE AGAINST UNWANTED PARTNERS
CYCLE PREVENTING
THEM TO GROW AND
SURVIVE

A DEEP PROTECTION,
INCORPORATED IN THE TILE

This specialised glaze is incorporated into the glaze on the tile during the manufacturing process. ESCHERICHIA STAPHYLOCOCCUS LISTERIA SALMONELLA
The firing of the glaze into the tile at high temperatures creates a surface that inhabits the growth of microbes COLI AUREUS MONOCYTOGENES
that come in contact with the tile.

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TESTED Certified effectiveness

FOR YOUR RAK-Sanit tiles are tested by CERFRIT Laboratory – USA, according to the Japanese Standard JIS Z 2801:2000.
This Standard specifies the testing methods to evaluate antibacterial activity and efficacy on bacteria on the

HEALTH
surface of the products.

RAK-Sanit tiles are tested by METS Laboratory – UAE, according to the International Standard ISO 27447:2019.
This Standard specifies the test method for antibacterial activity of semiconducting photocatalytic materials.
Test method for the determination of the antibacterial activity of materials that contain a photocatalyst or have
photocatalytic films on the surface, by measuring the enumeration of bacteria under irradiation of ultraviolet
light.

Average number Average number

Reduction of
Test of bacteria in NON of bacteria in a Antibacterial
Test method Bacteria Log
Microorganism treated sample treated sample Activity %
(Rdn)
(cfu) (cfu)

Staphylococcus
ISO 27447:2019 5.8X10⁴ 5.2X10 3.04 99.91
aurěus

Escherichia coli ISO 27447:2019 4.0X10⁴ 4X10 3.00 99.9

8h

99.9
Antibacterial
%

&
Hygiene Glaze
Bactericide action is very fast and effective with a
very strong decrease of bacteria colonies.

10 More than 99.9% of bacteria are killed.

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Antibacterial action tested both in dark and light.
 HOTELS, CONFERENCE CENTRES,
RESTAURANTS AND CANTEENS

LABORATORIES AND MEDICAL OFFICES

WELLNESS CENTRES, GYMS,

POOLS, Leisure CENTRES

SCHOOLS, KINDERGARTEN,
PLAYGROUNDS

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OFFICES

PUBLIC BATHROOMS

APPLICATIONS
RESIDENTIAL

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 LABORATORIES AND MEDICAL OFFICES

HOTELS, CONFERENCE CENTRES,

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RESTAURANTS AND CANTEENS
 WELLNESS CENTRES, GYMS,
POOLS, Leisure CENTRES

SCHOOLS, KINDERGARTEN,
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 PUBLIC BATHROOMS

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PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OFFICES
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Specifying Antibacterial Tiles

Specifying the correct floor and surfaces for spaces where hygiene is of primary importance is a complex and
important decision making process.

RAK Ceramics is well experienced in this area and its products have been installed in many schools, offices and
hotels all over the world.

RAK-Sanit product range has been specifically manufactured to meet the requirements of the highest Health
Standards. RAK Ceramics also offers a bespoke service for projects with specific requirements.

Project Specification for RAK-Sanit solutions

Antibacterial Gres Porcelain / Ceramic tiles that reduce bacterial contamination up to 99.9% owing to its
antibacterial properties given by silver nitrate compounds (Standard ISO 27447:2019 or JIS Z 2801:2000).
Standard antibacterial testing for ISO 22447.

Mandatory Antibacterial activity:

• Active 24h
• Tested both in the dark and in the light
• Effective on the surface
• Permanent, integrated into the product during the firing cycle at temperatures above 1200 degrees
centigrade
• Durable over time for the entire life of the ceramic product.

ANTIBACTERIAL GROUTS

We recommend specifying the use of antibacterial grouts for joints, available in the market, to ensure safe
protection over the entire surface.

For installation, cleaning and maintenance, we recommend following the normal procedures and indications
contained in the catalogs and technical manuals of gres porcelain / ceramic tiles. Avoid abrasive products and
detergents containing waxes or filming products, do not apply resins, waxes or protective agents.

Projects
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 Porcelain Tiles
BASIC CONCRETE SANIT
SURFACE SANIT
sigurt wood SANIT

Ceramic Tiles
crema Marfil SANIT
sensation SANIT
Statuario SANIT

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 Basic Concrete Sanit
PT

basic concrete sanit beige basic concrete sanit grey basic concrete sanit dark grey

Size

60x60

Name Code Size(CM)

basic concrete sanit beige A06GBCCS-BEE.M6X0R 60x60
basic concrete sanit grey A06GBCCS-GRY.M6X0R 60x60
basic concrete sanit dark grey A06GBCCS-DKG.M6X0R 60x60

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Surface Sanit
PT

surface sanit cool grey surface sanit sand surface sanit off white

Size

60x60

Name Code Size(CM)

surface sanit off white A06GSRFS-OWH.M0X0R 60x60
surface sanit cool grey A06GSRFS-CGY.M0X0R 60x60
surface sanit sand A06GSRFS-SND.M0X0R 60x60

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 Sigurt Wood Sanit
PT

sigurt wood sanit african ash

sigurt wood sanit scandinavian oak

sigurt wood sanit siberian grey

Size

19.5x120

Name Code Size(CM)

sigurt wood sanit african ash A99GSWDS#AFA.M7X5R 19.5x120
sigurt wood sanit scandinavian oak A99GSWDS#SAK.M7X5R 19.5x120
sigurt wood sanit warm siberian grey A99GSWDS#SGR.M7X5R 19.5x120

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Ceramic Tiles Sanit

sensation sanit white statuario sanit white cremamarfil sanit beige

Sizes

30x60 20x60

Name Code Size(CM) Code Size(CM) Code Size(CM) Code Size(CM)

sensation sanit white A14RSNST-WHE.M0X0R 30x60 A26RSNST-WHE.M0X0U 20x60 A14RSNST-WHE.G0X0R 30x60 A26RSNST-WHE.G0X0U 20x60
statuario sanit white A14RSBCS-WHE.M0X0R 30x60 A26RSBCS-WHE.M0X0U 20x60 A14RSBCS-WHE.G0X0R 30x60 A26RSBCS-WHE.G0X0U 20x60
cremamarfil sanit beige A14RCMLS-BEE.M0X0R 30x60 A26RCMLS-BEE.M0X0U 20x60 A14RCMLS-BEE.G0X0R 30x60 A26RCMLS-BEE.G0X0U 20x60

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Product Guide

TECHNICAL FEATURES

PORCELAIN TILES (Bia - GL) : TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS - PORCELAIN TILES ( B I a - GL )

Porcelain tiles are manufactured using pure, selectively imported raw materials mixed using the most advanced extraction and sorting techniques; they are obtained
with a production process similar to that of single-fired tiles. RAK Ceramics Specifications

The resulting product is top-quality porcelain tile, obtained by raw materials wet grinding, followed by partial drying by spraying, silo storage to allow homogenization Test Description Standard Test Method International Standard ISO 13006 (Rectified) (Unrectified)
of properties, and pressing with highly efficient hydraulic presses up to specific pressures more than 500 kg/cm2. The high pressure combined with high firing
temperature exceeding 1200 °C results in highly compact & strong ceramic surface with very low water absorption (lower than 0.1% according to UNI EN ISO 10545-
3) and extremely high mechanical resistance (average value exceeding 50 N/mm2 according to UNI EN ISO 10545-4). Length & Width BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/- 0.6% +/- 0.1% +/- 0.3%
Thanks to their low porosity, these porcelain tiles are frost-proof and rated as belonging to the BIa GL class according to the European Standard UNI EN 14411 which
requires water absorption ≤ 0.5%.
The MoR (modulus of rupture) in accordance with UNI EN ISO 10545-4 results to 50 N/mm2 while the required value is 35 N/mm2. RAK Ceramics porcelain tiles are Thickness BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/-5.0% +/- 5.0% +/- 5.0%
available in a wide range of designs, sizes and finishes.

ADVICE ON LAYING Rectangle Squareness BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/- 0.6% +/- 0.2% +/- 0.4%
Although our porcelain tiles can be installed using traditional cement mortars, we advise using modern adhesives. While installing on wall, the two-layer spreading
system is recommended to perfectly wet the back of the tile.
Quickly dipping each tile in water before installation will remove any dust on the back of the tile for perfect adhesion. Do not wet the tiles if you are using vinyl, Straightness of sides BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/- 0.5% +/- 0.2% +/- 0.3%
acrylic resin adhesives or two-component organic-solvent based adhesive.
It is advisable to incorporate suitable shrinkage - flexion joints (movement/ expansion joints) when installing on large floors: the joints should never be spaced more
than 4 - 5 linear meters apart indoors and 3 linear meters apart outdoors. Be careful while using strong coloured grouts as they might leave stains on the surface of Surface Flatness BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/- 0.5% +/- 0.3% +/- 0.3%
the tiles that may be difficult to remove later.

Water Absorption BS EN ISO 10545-3 <=0.5% <=0.4% <=0.4%

Modulus of Rupture BS EN ISO 10545-4 >=35 N/mm2 >=40 N/mm2 >=40 N/mm2

Breaking Strength BS EN ISO 10545-4 >=1300N >=1500N >=1600N

Manufacturer to state Abrasion

Resistance to surface abrasion BS EN ISO 10545-6 PEI Class 2 -5 PEI Class 2 -5
Class

Linear Thermal Expansion BS EN ISO 10545-8 <=9x10-60C-1 <=7x10-60C-1 <=7x10-60C-1

Resistance to Thermal Shock BS EN ISO 10545-9 No visible defect No visible defect No visible defect

Crazing Resistance BS EN ISO 10545-11 No crazing No crazing No crazing

Frost Resistance BS EN ISO 10545-12 No visible damage No visible damage No visible damage

Resistance to chemicals BS EN ISO 10545-13 No visible defect No visible defect No visible defect

Resistance to stains BS EN ISO 10545-14 Manufacturer to state class Stain removed Min.class 4 Stain removed Min.class 4

Colour Resistance to UV Light DIN 51094 No change in color No change in color No change in color

Note : Shade variation across the batches is inherent to the manufacturing process and the pre-laying colour comparison is recommended

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 Product Guide

TECHNICAL FEATURES

R E D B O D Y C E R A M I C T I L E S ( B I I I ): TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS - RED BODY CERAMIC TILES (BIII)

Red body Ceramic tiles are made with finest quality clays and with chamotte (a ceramic raw material with high percentage of silica). These raw materials are
submitted to dry grinding and suitably mixed and wet and then pressed with hydraulic presses. Quick-cycle support firing is obtained via roller kilns reaching Test Description Standard Test Method International Standard ISO 13006 RAK Ceramics Specifications
temperatures of approximately 1100 °C. After biscuit glazing, the vitrified product is sintered in a single-layer roller kiln at approximately 1030 °C. The resulting wall
tiles have an average bending strength that is higher than 15/ mrre in accordance with the UNI EN ISO10545-4 standard and a water absorption level that is higher
than 10 %; they belong to the Blll (GL) group according to the UNI EN 14411 standard. This class of products shows virtually no shrinkage during firing; therefore such Length & Width BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/- 0.5% +/- 0.3%

dimensional consistency results in extremely easy laying.

Thickness BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/-10% +/- 5.0%
ADVICE ON LAYING
Ceramic Red body tiles can be laid using either tile adhesives or cement mortar. Under no circumstances should the tiles be wet before laying when using acrylic
or vinyl resin based adhesives or two- component organic solvent based adhesives. When laying large sized tiles it is best to adopt the two layer spreading method Rectangle Squareness BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/- 0.5% +/- 0.4%
and, when the laying surface is very large, to provide for suitable expansion joints which must not be spaced more than 4-5 linear meters apart from one another.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER WHILE LAYING THESE TILES Straightness of sides BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/- 0.3% +/- 0.3%
When laying on wet concrete or plaster, leave to dry for at least one week for each centimetre of thickness.
When laying on brick, never lay on tile adhesive measuring more than 4-5 mm in thickness. For laying on flexible supports (for example plasterboard panels, polymer
Surface Flatness BS EN ISO 10545-2 +0.5% / -0.3% +/- 0.3%
panels, etc.) which may result in movement of the tiles, we advise laying on tile adhesive measuring no more than 2-3 mm in thickness and to use class C2 or D1 glues.
For laying on waterproof brick, which prevents the release of damp, we advise laying on tile adhesive measuring no more than 3 mm in thickness and to use class
C2 or D1 glues. Water Absorption BS EN ISO 10545-3 10% < E <= 20% 10% <E <= 18%
Avoid laying without expansion joints or joints where stress due to expansion is released directly onto the tile.

Modulus of Rupture BS EN ISO 10545-4

Thickness > = 7.5mm >=12 N/mm2 >=16 N/mm2

Thickness < = 7.5mm >=15 N/mm2 >=16 N/mm2

Breaking Strength BS EN ISO 10545-4

Thickness > = 7.5mm >=600N >=650N

Thickness < = 7.5mm >=200N >=400N

Resistance to surface abrasion BS EN ISO 10545-7 Manufacturer to state Abrasion Class Class 2 - 4

Resistance to Thermal Shock BS EN ISO 10545-9 No visible defect No visible defect

Crazing Resistance BS EN ISO 10545-11 No crazing No crazing

Resistance to chemicals BS EN ISO 10545-13 No visible effect No visible effect

Resistance to stains BS EN ISO 10545-14 Manufacturer to state class Stain removed Min. class 4

Scratch Hardness : (Moh’s) EN 101 - 4-6

Note : Shade variation across the batches is inherent to the manufacturing process and the pre-laying colour comparison is recommended

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Typology Edge
Porcelain Red Body Rectified Straight
PT Tiles Ceramic Tiles

SURFACE Structure Finish

Smooth Light NaturaL
Structure

Tiles with an even and regular Tiles with an uneven, irregular Pressed tiles without further
surface, free from perceptible surface, with a structure work after firing.
projections, lumps, or perceptible to the eye and
indentations. touch.

Surface LOOK COLOUR VARIATIONS

Glossy
Matt v1 Even v2 light

Natural looking surface. The resulting surface has a The least amount of shade Light to moderate shade
medium degree of reflection. variation attainable. variation within each carton.

Indications for use Suggested Applications

Wall Tiles Floor Tiles Domestic Light
Purpose Commercial
Traffic Area

Residential areas, hotel rooms, Indoor public areas subject to

bathrooms medium pedestrian traffic such
as restaurants, bars, offices,
shops, hotel public areas,
convention rooms.

RAK Ceramics
P.O. Box 4714, Ras Al Khaimah,
United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.)
Tel.: +971 7 2467000
Fax: +971 7 2445270
Email : info@RAKceramics.com

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REF: RAK-SANIT CATALOGUE 6/2020 V 1.0