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index why the company and its mission our products tiramolla and laltrogiorno what is our integrated system our certifications official bodies we work with technical standards and european standards applied to tumidei spa products our relationship with the environment our product datasheet what is formaldehyde why tiramolla why laltrogiorno 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 20 3

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the company and its mission 100 made in italy company tumidei spa was born in 1958 in predappio di romagna and it has developed nearly fifty years of activity in the furniture sector this period of time has been characterized all over the world by a radical transformation of the house conception of the family way of life and thus of the furniture the constant research of more sophisticated furniture solutions corresponding to the customer needs it has represented one of the success factors of the firm and it has been an incentive for a wellpondered and constant growth in this way it has been created a modern and equipped firm with a staff of more than 100 people and an area of 20.000 m2 a production firm which can manage in the best way the constructive chain and which can optimize the quality of the product the management of the founder family has advantaged at a maximum level the human contributes in the internal and external relations keeping a constant direct dialogue with every interlocutor with this document we reiterate our commitment to provide adequate resources and to promote the following objectives · improving customer satisfaction · committing to on-going research through our architects and our r&s division in order to offer more advanced and customised furnishing solutions · ensuring the future uniqueness of our products through patents · continuously monitoring and improving company processes · continuously improving personal skills technologies used and internal organisation · providing objective evidence of product transparency safety and reliability · researching and providing the financial human ad technological resources required to continuously improve the integrated quality environment and safety at work management system · identifying infrastructures rooms working areas logistic solutions and operating procedures able to prevent accidents and minimise workers health and safety risks as far as technically possible and financially feasible · looking for products and production processes able to ensure better operating performance as well as saving energy raw materials and auxiliary materials to protect our environment,in line with our policy of sustainable development · minimising the content of harmful substances in products used to protect our workers and the environment · raising safety and environmental awareness amongst the organisations we can exert our influence on · assessing and reducing environmental risks and the likelihood of accidents and injuries by keeping a high awareness of their costs to individuals the company and society · ensuring that the applicable reference legislation is fully complied with by our company we urge the involvement of everyone in implementing this policy mission in the last few years we have successfully tackled major challenges which have allowed us to achieve strong financial technical and quality results every day everybody who works in our company is fully committed to maintain and increase the trust we have been granted by our customers and all parties involved our current and future success stems from our on-going research innovative products and processes production investments and commitment of all our staff we aim to successfully sell nationally and internationally high quality products able to meet the most demanding customers needs placing a special focus on health and safety of our young users on design practicality and reliability driven by the awareness that our products become part of a house and a daily companion of their users certified to iso 9001 ohsas 18001 and iso 14001 standards our company strategies are focused on quality safety and environment our strategic choices are driven by the following principles continuous improvement total customer satisfaction by offering products able to meet the most modern requirements protecting the environment and health and safety both of our product users and our staff the above-mentioned certifications allow us to inform our customers and the community around us of our common efforts and commitments in order to ensure that the respect and consideration we enjoy continue to grow both nationally and globally 4 5

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our products tiramolla and laltrogiorno tiramolla this is a far-reaching project developed on two interacting guidelines a full project complete with wardrobes and a complementary project of items for children bedrooms aesthetically and structurally original thanks to the use of satin-finished lacquered and coated aluminium tubes and profiles ultimately two single-core projects to furnish a complete solution for children bedrooms in fact they provide all the required cabin beds platforms wardrobes beds writing desks bookcases and any other items essential to meet young people s needs wide range of heights widths and depths for an unlimited modularity two large groups of finishes for frames and front panels lacquered and faced to be aesthetically pleasing and financially convenient a large number of handle types to be fitted anywhere you wish unlimited number of shaped tops/writing desks and then the customised solutions lastly the option to customise shelving distances by cutting the tubes tiramolla program is a project by architetti associati marelli e molteni laltrogiorno this is a complete system for the living area as it allows complex and articulated compositions with simple standalone units to be created its key feature is the introduction of large very thick 7.5 cm wide shoulders used to fit daytime use shelves stand-alone or wall-mounted storage units wooden and glass framed doors this allows light and practical walls with the option to customise the furnished area with contrasting chromatic effects storage units or simple shelves inserted in the boiserie panelling laltrogiorno is a never-ending developing product meandering and gentle lines evoking the fascination of an harmonious body is applied together with skilfulness to these new bended doors which represents an important technological and formal innovation on the project made by architetti associati marelli e molteni 6 7

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what is our integrated system our certifications iso 9001=quality tumidei spa focuses on maximum customer satisfaction and on-going improvement of its internal organisation and of its products the on-going commitment in listening to customer s needs which is translated in the features of our items allows us to manufacture aesthetically very pleasing safe non toxic products with the users health in mind tumidei spa carries out frequent and in-depth checks continually improves its production processes the materials used and the design which ensure the company a market leading position in terms of production and product quality in addition to commissioning the design to top italian architects we are very focused on selecting non toxic water-based paints free from harmful solvents and low formaldehyde emission carb phase 2 certified panels raw materials because protecting the health of product users and our staff is absolutely paramount at tumidei spa we work every day to maintain and increase our customers trust our continuous and firm quality commitment confirmed by the iso 9001 certification and frequent inspections from the icila certifier inspectors being fully aware that working well is the recipe for success both today and tomorrow the year 2006 formally establishes and acknowledges the goal reached by tumidei spa general management when the company was awarded certification with the integrated system iso 9001 uni en iso 14001 ohsas 18001 which stands for quality-environment-safety the company management is very proud to have accomplished this achievement which is so far for the wood and furniture industry one of the very first icila certifications issued to a company operating in the house furnishing industry the certifier also issues another certification the excellence certification which proves the company s commitment to manage systematically and in compliance with globally recognised standard models major and complex organisational issues i.e the effectiveness efficiency environmental impact workers health and safety responsible treatment of employees within the scope of continuous improvement of the company operations performance and impact on the community iso 14001=environment environmental management system iso 14001 the iso 14001 international standard is the most popular voluntary environment management standard aimed to prevent and reduce environmental impact caused by the company s operations implementing an environment management system is in line with the latest eu legislation which tend to reward companies which voluntarily decide to implement an ecosustainable i.e environmentally friendly company policy the tumidei spa with the obtaining of the certification of his system of environment management issued from icila in conformity with the international rule iso 14001 demonstrates to have caught up and to maintain an ecologically compatible behaviour by means of the continuous control of the aspects causes and of the ambient impacts effects connected to the own activities and products ohsas 18001=safety health and safety at work management system ohsas 18001 specification the ohsas 18001 specification is a voluntary health and safety at work management standard used to protect workers protecting means preventing and reducing the risks the workers are exposed to whilst carrying out their working tasks obtaining the health and safety at work management system certification issued by icila the leading certifier for the wood and furniture industry in compliance with the ohsas 18001 specification broadly guarantees tumidei spa proactive commitment to best monitor and manage health and safety risks associated with working operations aimed to ensure they are minimised in line with the on-going improvement policy based on involving training raising commitment and awareness of all in-house staff and contractors involved 8 9

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official bodies we work with technical standards and european standards applied to tumidei spa products cosmob is a centre specialising in the wood and furniture industry which supports companies by offering technological solutions and services with regards to quality research and innovation design and training improving product performance optimising production processes offering technical support in the design stages and specialist training are included in the operations that multi-skilled cosmob provides to companies ensuring an integrated and tangible approach within a wide range of services our on-going investments in the technical and scientific skills of our staff and in the availability of instruments for the quality technological lab are the base of our growth which allows us within this scope to offer a new highly specific product offering focused on customers needs more specifically cosmob carries out physical and mechanical tests in compliance with technical standards on materials and accessories used to manufacture furniture furniture finish surfaces finished products an item of furniture whether it is designed for a working environment or for residential homes must be safe for the user this is why here at cosmob tumidei spa furniture undergoes very strict physical and mechanical tests aimed to ensure the final user s safety uni 8581:2005 uni 8599:1984 uni 8601:1984 storage furniture tables and writing desks general information on tests storage furniture stacking test storage furniture shelf bending test uni 8598:2005 storage furniture wall mounted furniture fixing test uni 8600:2005 storage furniture bending test with concentrated load uni 8604:2005 storage furniture life cycle test of drawer runners uni 8605:2005 storage furniture resistance testing of drawer runners uni 8606:1984 uni 9087:2005 uni 9604:1990 par 6.1 storage furniture maximum full load test storage furniture resistance testing of drawer end stop when opening storage furniture resistance testing of bottom of drawers uni 9082:2005 storage furniture life cycle test of furniture with castors uni 14749:2005 safety requirements for storage furniture and kitchen and house worktops general safety requirements par 6.3.2 resistance testing to shelving removal the european union in order to allow free circulation of goods and products in the ec territory without the need of repetitive inspections from the authorities of the different countries has introduced an accreditation scheme a key element of this setup is the accreditation body which by being independent and representing all parties involved by means of periodic technical inspections ensures users on the expertise and impartial attitude of the labs during the accredited tests in italy this function is performed by accredia in 1999 the lab obtained the accredia lab accreditation national system accreditation no 0240 accreditation pursuant to the current decree a safe product is any product which in normal or reasonably predictable conditions of use including its life cycle and if applicable its commissioning installation and maintenance does not carry any risks or only very low risks compatible with the use of the products and regarded as acceptable · the product features including its composition packaging assembly and maintenance · how the product effects other products in case of their joint usage · production presentation labelling and user instructions · consumer categories who are subject to a risk when using the product particularly children and elderly people is the only specific certification body for the furniture and wood industries icila is the certifier created by manufacturers retailers and reference bodies for the furniture and wood industries icila is part of the imq group the largest italian certifier it is the top certifier for the furniture and wood industry on the 30/04/2004 icila granted 65 of iso 9001 certificates issued to furniture manufacturers industry ea 23e 49 of iso 9001 certificates were granted to companies working in the wood industry industry ea 6 and 61 of iso 14001 certificates were granted to companies working in the wood and furniture industry sincert data icla issues globally recognised certificates for sincert accreditation and for membership to iqnet the largest certifier in the world icila par 6.3.3 resistance testing of shelving mountings par 6.3.4 vertical load on hinged doors par 6.3.6 drawer opening test with knock par 6.3.7 resistance testing of fall-front doors par 6.3.8 static load test on worktops par 6.4.3 wall unit overload par 6.6 par 6.5 stability test knock testing for glass items astm d 3363:2005 method used to establish film hardness with a pencil uni en iso 2409:2007 cross-cut test uni en 15187:2007 furniture assessment of light exposure effects uni 9300:1988+a276:1989 establishing surface tendency to retain dirt uni en 717-1:2004 determination of formaldehyde release with the chamber method uni 9242/87 determining edge resistance to heat uni 10460 1995 determining edge resistance to water uni en 12720:1999 assessment of surface resistance to cold fluids uni en 2409:1996 cross-cut adhesion test astm d 3363:2005 hardness test with spring and/or pencil uni en 9429:1989 determination of surface resistance to sudden changes in temperature uni en 13721:2004 surface riflectance uni en 13722:2004 surface specular reflectance cei en 50110 operation of electrical systems cei 11-27 work on electrical systems cei 64-11 electrical systems in furniture 10 11

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our relationship with the environment what is formaldehyde in 2006 tumidei spa was awarded uni en iso 14001 certification this a voluntary environmental management standard used by tumidei spa which proves the company s deep respect for the environment and its commitment to protecting natural resources correctly using raw materials and saving energy in order to care for the environment and natural resources within its energy cycle tumidei spa uses wood shavings and production scraps to produce thermal energy which is used inside the company to meet internal needs all these schemes concern issues which are taken on board with increasingly stronger awareness by public opinion and individuals tumidei spa is also sensitive to these issues hence its investment in resources and technologies with an environmental impact involving its products operations and services tumidei spa has manufactured a 700 kwp solar panel system covering a total area of 11,350 square metres which will directly supply solar powered electricity to the production plants in order to meet over 70 of the company energy requirements with zero impact on the environment we work with we work with formaldehyde is a colourless irritant gas with a pungent odour which affects the eyes and the respiratory tract it belongs to the volatile organic compounds voc class and within this class it is one of the more common indoor pollutants formaldehyde is a very versatile compound which explains why it is very widely used it is used in the most diverse industries to produce raw materials such as synthetic resins insulation adhesives paints paper fabrics therefore it can be found both in offices and at home in wallpaper in the plastics contained in furniture in carpets and fabrics health hazards being highly soluble in water formaldehyde can easily cause irritations of soft tissues it comes into contact with it therefore affects the eyes the nose the throat and the respiratory tract eye symptoms include redness conjunctivitis and swelling of the eyelids respiratory tract symptoms include irritation bronchial hyperactivity and asthma acute intoxication occurs when accidentally ingested whilst skin contact can cause dermatitis exposure to formaldehyde can also affect the nervous system causing tiredness anxiety migraines nausea drowsiness or vertigo furthermore the international agency for research on cancer iarc has found formaldehyde to be carcinogenic for humans formaldehyde furnishing during the production of furniture adhesives and other materials are used which contain a significant quantity of formaldehyde to avoid furniture being produced with a high concentration of formaldehyde new laws and regulations have been introduced which specify maximum levels of emission tumidei spa complies with applicable standards on formaldehyde to check formaldehyde emissions we have mounted the arrangement in the picture inside a 22m³ chamber to detect the emissions of harmful substances this chamber suitable to simulate the actual room your child sleeps in has allowed us to ensure that the quantity of formaldehyde released by tumidei spa products is in line with national and international standards and regulations all this relates to laboratory tests carried out in compliance with standard uni en 717-1:2004 wood-based panels determination of formaldehyde release formaldehyde emission with the chamber method water paints with reference to law decree of 10 october 2008 our product datasheet wood-based panels and furniture made with such panels both semi-finished and finished products containing formaldehyde cannot be sold if the formaldehyde balanced concentration that these products release in the surrounding air as specified by the provisions of article 3 paragraph 1 exceeds the value of 0.1 ppm parts per million or 0.124 mg/m3 tumidei spa certifies that the formaldehyde emission value is the product datasheet compliant with law decree no 206 of 06/09/2005 consumers code offers consumers a full transparency with regards to materials coatings and finishes used it also contains warnings on use and maintenance n.b the product datasheet is enclosed in the hardware package design architetti associati marelli e molteni laltrogiorno tiramolla design architetti associati marelli&molteni scheda prodotto main findings published by the iarc and the who regarding formaldehyde year organisation decision 0,01 mg/m3 equivalente a 0,01 ppm scheda prodotto beware of companies which do not provide this trasparency 1982 iarc oms stated as limited the findings on carcinogenic effects on humans recommended a maximum concentration of formaldehyde of 0,1 ppm in living areas classified formaldehyde in group i of carcinogenic substances for humans decision of june 2004 published in vol 88 of dec 2006 2001 s cassiano in pennino 57/a 47016 predappio fc tel 0543.921.076 r.a fax 0543.921.079 www.tumidei.it info_italia@tumidei.it info_estero@tumidei.it s cassiano in pennino 57/a 47016 predappio fc tel 0543.921.076 r.a fax 0543.921.079 enjoy the fantasy size prejudice choose your ideas 2004 iarc www.tumidei.it info_italia@tumidei.it info_estero@tumidei.it 12 13

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why tiramolla 1 water-born paints 2 ecopanels 3 patented tubes and draw products 4 heat and water-resistant edge borders 5 cabin beds and bridging units 6 drawers tested for load and openings 7 hinges approved for openings 8 standard compliant electrical systems 9 shelves 2 ecopanels tumidei spa uses the ecopanels cuoreverde greenheart and recupero controllato controlled reclaim as particleboard panels these are industrial products manufactured by using reclaimed wood-based material which avoids cutting new trees low formaldehyde content adhesives are being used for these products the production process is fully compliant with current environmental standards the panels are carb phase 2 p2 low formaldehyde emission certified in compliance with the requirements of californian standards the following tests have been successfully carried out on the panels · determination of thickness swelling after water immersion · resistance to vertical tensile stress · assessment of surface resistance to wet heat · assessment of surface resistance to dry heat · resistance to scratching · surface resistance to wear by abrasion · resistance to light · resistance to dirt · resistance to sudden changes in temperature · resistance to cold fluids stains · formaldehyde test 1 paints the paint used consists of water-dispersed resins rather than volatileorganic-solvent-dispersed resins the coating is perfect and the pigments used lend total colour fastness over time in addition they comply with the european safety standards about furnishing as well as the toy directives [en 71.3 in order to guarantee the utmost safety also in case of contact with the mouth adults and children s health is safeguarded since the water-borne paints used do not exhale noxious residual solvents inside the rooms such elements being originally absent toxicological assessment a toxicological study has been carried out in order to provide the data necessary for the assessment of local and systemic effects by means of the following tests 1 allergic sensitization 2 acute oral toxicity with fixed dose results 1 on the basis of the results obtained and interpreted as per uni en iso 10993 part 10 december 1996 the substance under test can be defined as non-sensitising 2 on the basis of the results obtained and interpreted as per oecd n 420 of december 17th 2001 the substance under test is included in the category 5 nc of the ghs classification dermatological assessment a study on a group of people has been carried out to assess the irritating potential of the human cutis following repeated application to that end a repeat insult patch test has been carried out the calculation of the average irritation indexes at read times gave the classification of the material under test as non-irritating tests carried out at the biolab spa research centre what is carb carb certification certifies that raw particleboard panels produced by the company comply with the californian regulations ccr 17 93120.2 issued by the carb california air resources board in relation to wood-based low formaldehyde emission materials from 2009 this regulation required switching from phase 1 carb phase 1 to phase 2 carb phase 2 and enforced stricter formaldehyde emission values our company complied in advance with phase 2 carb phase 2 which enforced emissions in astm chamber of 0.09 ppm starting from 01/01/2011 these values must be complied with and are checked by a third party certifier tpc approved by the state of california which inspects our production plant on a quarterly basis the following tests have been carried out on panels with positive result · determiningadherenceofthefinishingtothesupport · determiningscratchresistance · determiningresistancetolight · determiningresistancetoproductactions · pencilhardness tests carried out at the cosmob research centre 14 15

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why tiramolla 1 3 tubs and draw products tubes and draw products made of aluminium alloy as per uni-en 755 tubes and draw products with epoxy-powder coating laboratory tests guarantee the resistance to scratching and sudden changes in temperature as well as no trend to withhold dirt tests carried out at the cosmob research centre n.b patented product 7 cabin beds and bridging units with linear contour the structure consists of an aluminium contour an aluminium square tube and particleboard panels the results of the tests carried out certify full compliance with the following standards · general safety requirements analysis of components the user may come into contact with no sharp corners or parts application of a vertical downwards force at 25 mm from the front edge · bending test with concentrated load and distributed load 1 no breaks no permanent deformations · determination of load/deformation curve load progressively increased on the structure to establish maximum sustainable load · overload test 2 application of structure maximum sustainable load for a long period of time n.b recommended maximum load per sqm 150 kg 3 tests carried out at the cosmob research centre n.b patented product 5 5 5 5 1h 1h top bending test with distributed load kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg 200kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg from 1 to 4 mm according to the size of the top top bending test with concentrated load 1h 1h 4 edge borders edge borders have passed the following biennial laboratory tests · heat resistance of edge borders · water resistance of edge borders a urea resin with the smallest formaldehyde content is used to glue edge borders tests carried out at the cosmob research centre kg kg kg kg 125kg 0,10 mm 2 general safety requirements extreme tests 850kg 5 drawers all our drawers have been tested for normal wear and tear · wear and distress test on drawers description 15 kg load in drawer with 50,000 opening cycles test results compliant comments none · static load test on drawers description furniture load of 17 kg 5 kg load in drawer test results compliant comments none · drawer opening and closing test with knock description 20 kg load in drawer speed m/s 0.69 test results compliant comments none · drawer runner life test description 20 kg load in drawer with 80,000 opening cycles test results compliant comments none tests carried out at the catas research centre 1 week structure overload how much weight can a piece of furniture withstand to find it out we have placed a load of 850 kg over a bridging unit for one week the test was successful the structure withstood the test without showing any sign of sagging 6 hinges all hinges for doors and fl aps made of wood particleboard solid wood plywood and with aluminium frame have successfully passed the following tests · vertical static overload description 30 kg vertical load test results compliant comments none · horizontal static overload test description 80 n newton horizontal force test results compliant comments none · closing test with knock description weight used 4 kg test results compliant comments none · life test description number of cycles 60,000 test results compliant comments none tests carried out at the catas research centre 3 maximum recommended capacity 150kg/smq 150kg 150kg further tests have been carried out to measure and assess the different types of deformations tests carried out at the industriali meccano research centre n.b patented product 16 17

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why tiramolla 8 cabin beds and bridging units with curved contour the structure consists of an aluminium curved contour and particleboard panels the results of the tests carried out certify full compliance with the following standards · general safety requirements analysis of components the user may come into contact with no sharp corners or parts application of a vertical downwards force at 25 mm from the front edge · bending test with concentrated load and distributed load 1 no breaks no permanent deformations · determination of load/deformation curve load progressively increased on the structure to establish maximum sustainable load · overload test 2 application of structure maximum sustainable load for a long period of time n.b recommended maximum load per sqm 150 kg 3 tests carried out at the cosmob research centre n.b patented product 1 1h 1h 9 electrical systems top bending test with distributed load kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg 200kg all electrical systems cabling and power points located inside tumidei spa furniture have been installed and tested by specialised staff therefore the finished product complies with the standards required by current cei regulations 5 5 from 1 to 5 mm according to the size of the top top bending test with concentrated load 1h 1h kg kg kg kg 10 shelves the shelves have undergone lab tests to certify and assure the following requirements · determination of the load/deformation curve of a shelving shelving mounting system 1 · overload test 2 125kg 1 1h shelf bending test with distributed load 30kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg 5 5 0,10 mm 5 kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg from 1 to 4 mm according to the size of the shelving 2 general safety requirements extreme tests 766kg 1 week 2 general safety requirements extreme tests 11kg 1h kg 16kg 5 kg 16kg structure overload how much weight can a piece of furniture withstand to find it out we have placed a load of 766 kg over a bridging unit for one week the test was successful the structure withstood the test without showing any sign of sagging 88kg 3 maximum recommended capacity 150kg/smq 150kg 150kg structure overload how much weight can a piece of furniture withstand to find it out we have placed a weight of 131 kg over the coiled structure for one week the test was successful the structure withstood the test without showing any sign of sagging maximum recommended capacity 1st shelf from the top 4 kg 2nd shelf from the top 10 kg 3rd shelf from the top 10 kg bottom 20 kg 18 19

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why laltrogiorno 1 non-toxic panels 2 ecopanels 3 patented self-supporting structures 4 folding shelves 5 veneers class e1 6 footboards 7 wall units with recessed anchoring 8 wall containers 9 heat and water-resistant edge borders 10 drawers tested for load and openings 11 hinges approved for openings 12 glass components transparent stains the following tests have been carried out on panels with positive result · determining behaviour with chemical stress · determining resistance to scratching abrasion wet heat dry heat · determining resistance to light · determining resistance of surfaces to cleaning products · determining resistance to dirt · pencil hardness tests carried out at the cosmob research centre 1 paints lacquered paints the paint used consists of water-dispersed resins rather than volatile-organic-solvent-dispersed resins the coating is perfect and the pigments used lend total colour fastness over time in addition they comply with the european safety standards about furnishing as well as the toy directives [en 71.3 in order to guarantee the utmost safety also in case of contact with the mouth adults and children s health is safeguarded since the water-borne paints used do not exhale noxious residual solvents inside the rooms such elements being originally absent dermatological assessment necessary for the assessment of local and systemic effects by means of the following tests 3 allergic sensitization 4 acute oral toxicity with fixed dose results 3 on the basis of the results obtained and interpreted as per uni en iso 10993 part 10 december 1996 the substance under test can be defined as non-sensitising 4 on the basis of the results obtained and interpreted as per oecd n 420 of december 17th 2001 the substance under test is included in the category 5 nc of the ghs classification dermatological assessment a study on a group of people has been carried out to assess the irritating potential of the human cutis following repeated application to that end a repeat insult patch test has been carried out the calculation of the average irritation indexes at read times gave the classification of the material under test as non-irritating tests carried out at the biolab spa research centre 2 ecopanels the following tests have been carried out on panels with positive result · · · · · determining adherence of the finishing to the support determining scratch resistance determining resistance to light determining resistance to product actions pencil hardness tumidei spa uses the ecopanels cuoreverde greenheart and recupero controllato controlled reclaim as particleboard panels these are industrial products manufactured by using reclaimed wood-based material which avoids cutting new trees low formaldehyde content adhesives are being used for these products the production process is fully compliant with current environmental standards the panels are carb phase 2 p2 low formaldehyde emission certified in compliance with the requirements of californian standards the following tests have been successfully carried out on the panels · determination of thickness swelling after water immersion · resistance to vertical tensile stress · assessment of surface resistance to wet heat · assessment of surface resistance to dry heat · resistance to scratching · surface resistance to wear by abrasion · resistance to light · resistance to dirt · resistance to sudden changes in temperature · resistance to cold fluids stains · formaldehyde test what is carb carb certification certifies that raw particleboard panels produced by the company comply with the californian regulations ccr 17 93120.2 issued by the carb california air resources board in relation to wood-based low formaldehyde emission materials from 2009 this regulation required switching from phase 1 carb phase 1 to phase 2 carb phase 2 and enforced stricter formaldehyde emission values our company complied in advance with phase 2 carb phase 2 which enforced emissions in astm chamber of 0.09 ppm starting from 01/01/2011 these values must be complied with and are checked by a third party certifier tpc approved by the state of california which inspects our production plant on a quarterly basis tests carried out at the cosmob research centre 20 21

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why laltrogiorno 3 self-supporting structures a patented internal metal frame supports the whole composition there is no need to anchor it to the house walls the self-supporting structure has passed the laboratory tests to certify its stability tests carried out at the cosmob research centre n.b patented product 11 hinges all hinges for doors and flaps made of wood particleboard solid wood plywood and with aluminium frame have successfully passed the following tests · vertical static overload description 30 kg vertical load test results compliant comments none · horizontal static overload test description 80 n newton horizontal force test results compliant comments none · closing test with knock description weight used 4 kg test results compliant comments none 4 folding shelves the folding shelves have undergone laboratory tests to certify and guarantee the following requirements · overload tests · extraction resistance · resistance to load and deformation of the brackets wall fixing/panel fixing · resistance to static load with correct fixing of the brackets the distributed load recommended is 40 kg per linear metre wall or panel fixing tests carried out at the cosmob research centre n.b patented product 7 wall unit with recessed anchoring on vertical sides this advanced typology of wall unit has undergone the most stringent laboratory tests with positive result · overload of wall units · stability test · mount resistance of the shelves · test of wall detaching tests carried out at the cosmob research centre n.b patented product · life test description number of cycles 60,000 test results compliant comments none tests carried out at the catas research centre 12 glass components glass is used increasingly more often in modern furniture therefore each glass wall unit or other component undergoes very strict laboratory tests the laboratory tests certify and ensure the following requirements are met · resistance to static load · knock resistance · fall-front door load resistance · overload tests · resistance tests of glass sliding door glued onto an aluminium frame 5 veneers multilaminar wood compound belonging to class e1 the pigments used for colouring are not harmful to human health are not derived from carcinogenic agents and do not contain chrome mercury lead arsenic and cadmium 9 edge borders edge borders have passed the following biennial laboratory tests · heat resistance of edge borders · water resistance of edge borders a urea resin with the smallest formaldehyde content is used to glue edge borders tests carried out at the cosmob research centre 8 wall containers every typology of wall unit has undergone stringent laboratory tests to certify and guarantee the following requirements · overload tests · resistance to static load · impact resistance of glass components · resistance to load of drop-leaf doors · resistance of hinged doors with vertical axis · resistance to load of mounts for internal shelves · general safety requirements tests carried out at the cosmob research centre 10 drawers all our drawers have been tested for normal wear and tear · wear and distress test on drawers description 15 kg load in drawer with 50,000 opening cycles test results compliant comments none · static load test on drawers description furniture load of 17 kg 5 kg load in drawer test results compliant comments none · drawer opening and closing test with knock description 20 kg load in drawer speed m/s 0.69 test results compliant comments none · drawer runner life test description 20 kg load in drawer with 80,000 opening cycles test results compliant comments none tests carried out at the catas research centre 6 footboards all the components designed to contain objects have undergone the following laboratory tests to guarantee the utmost quality safety and life over time · resistance to opening impact of drawers · resistance to static load on the upper plane · resistance to load of drop-leaf doors tests carried out at the cosmob research centre 22 23

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