Guangdong Qinglong Building's GRP components have passed SGS international authoritative testing, and their fire performance meets national standards.

Recently, Guangdong Qinglong Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. commissioned SGS (SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services), a globally renowned third-party testing and certification organization, to conduct flammability tests on its GRP (glass fiber reinforced plastic, commonly known as fiberglass) component products. The test report shows that the submitted samples completed the standard testing procedures for both the calorific value and non-combustibility, and the data is detailed and reliable. The report number is AJFS1705003142FF_CN, and the issuance date is June 8, 2017.

The report was issued by the authoritative testing organization SGS, and its qualifications are internationally recognized.

The testing organization for this inspection was SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd. Anji Branch, which holds CMA (China Metrology Accreditation), CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment) and ilac-MRA international mutual recognition qualifications. SGS is a leading global inspection, verification, testing and certification company, and its test reports have wide recognition and credibility worldwide.

The client commissioned this test to China Construction First Group Co., Ltd., and the manufacturer was Guangdong Qinglong Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. The product is used in the Changying Hainan Ecological and Cultural Industrial Park (Dutch Zone) project. The test sample was provided and confirmed by the client; the SGS reference number is GZIN1705022593PC.

Testing Background: Fire safety of GRP materials is of paramount importance.

GRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic) is a composite material made of unsaturated polyester resin or epoxy resin as the matrix and glass fiber as the reinforcing material. It possesses advantages such as lightweight, high strength, corrosion resistance, and good moldability, and is widely used in architectural decoration, landscape sculpture, theme parks, and other fields. However, as an organic composite material, the combustion performance of GRP is a key indicator for measuring its safety and directly relates to the fire safety rating of building projects. This test was conducted strictly in accordance with two national standards: GB/T 14402-2007 "Burn Performance of Building Materials and Products—Determination of Calorific Value" and GB/T 5464-2010 "Test Methods for Non-combustibility of Building Materials".

Test Item 1: Determination of Calorific Value (GB/T 14402-2007)

Calorific value refers to the heat released when a material is completely burned under standard conditions, and it is an important basic data for evaluating the combustion performance of building materials. The test was conducted using the crucible method, and the specific data are as follows:

- Water equivalent (E): 10.416 MJ/K

- Ignition wire calorific value: 3.1 MJ/Kg

- The total calorific value (PCS) of the three parallel samples were 10.2 MJ/Kg, 10.2 MJ/Kg, and 10.1 MJ/Kg, respectively.

- Average gross calorific value: 10.2 MJ/Kg, equivalent to 122.4 MJ/m²

The test results show that the determination of the calorific value of the GRP component sample was completed under strict experimental conditions, and the test process was standardized with good data parallelism.

Test Item 2: Non-flammability Test (GB/T 5464-2010)

The non-combustibility test is used to evaluate the combustion performance of materials under specific high-temperature conditions and is an important basis for determining whether a material is non-combustible. The test sample size was Φ45×50mm, and the sample was conditioned at 60±5℃ for 24 hours before testing. The test results of five parallel samples are as follows:

Non-combustibility testing is an important basis for evaluating the fire performance rating of building materials. This test shows that the combustion behavior of GRP component samples under high-temperature conditions was fully recorded, providing reliable data support for fire protection design in engineering projects.

The value and significance of test reports

The test report specifically states: "The product performance results obtained from this test are based on tests conducted under specific conditions. In practical applications, they cannot be used alone as the basis for evaluating the potential fire, smoke, and toxicity hazards of the product." It also emphasizes: "These test results represent only the tested sample; any minor changes in the sample's composition, thickness, etc., may lead to significant variations in the test results."

This statement reflects a rigorous scientific approach to testing and also serves as a reminder to engineering users that they should conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on specific engineering conditions when selecting materials.

Guangdong Qinglong Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.: Deeply rooted in the field of new building materials for nearly 30 years

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Qinglong Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive service provider specializing in the research and development, design refinement, production and manufacturing, installation and construction, and after-sales testing and maintenance of high-performance decorative concrete new building materials such as UHPC (ultra-high performance concrete), GRC (glass fiber reinforced cement), GRG (glass fiber reinforced gypsum), and GRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic).

The company is a national high-tech enterprise, a specialized and innovative enterprise, and a provincial gazelle enterprise. It possesses multiple qualifications, including Class II general contracting for building construction, Class II professional contracting for building curtain wall and decoration engineering, Class I qualifications for waterproofing, anti-corrosion and thermal insulation, and professional contracting for structural reinforcement special engineering. The company has accumulated over 50 national authorized patents and participated as a drafting unit in the compilation of industry standards such as the "Technical Standard for Application of Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement (GRC) in Buildings" (JGJ/T423-2018) and the "Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement (GRC) Decorative Products" (JC/T 940-2022).

Currently, Qinglong has established a global presence with its headquarters in Zhongshan, Guangdong, its production bases in Nanning, Guangxi, and Malaysia. Its annual production capacity for UHPC, GRC, GRG, and GRP products reaches 600,000 square meters, and its products and services cover all provinces in China and overseas markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Algeria, and Australia. The company has long provided in-depth services to state-owned enterprises such as China State Construction Engineering Corporation and China Railway Corporation, and has completed over a thousand benchmark projects both domestically and internationally.

Third-party testing ensures product quality and engineering safety.

In the quality evaluation system for GRP products, test reports issued by authoritative third-party testing institutions with CMA and CNAS qualifications are crucial for determining the product's fire performance rating. Guangdong Qinglong Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. proactively submitted its products to SGS for fire performance testing, demonstrating the company's high regard for product quality and engineering safety. Through scientific testing and objective evaluation by authoritative testing institutions, the fire safety performance of building materials can be effectively guaranteed, providing reliable technical support for applications in large-scale public buildings, theme parks, and cultural tourism projects.

With the increasing demands for fire safety in the construction industry, the combustion performance testing of new building decoration materials such as GRP will become an important reference for material selection in engineering projects. Guangdong Qinglong Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. will continue to rely on its technological accumulation and R&D capabilities to provide customers with safe, reliable, and high-quality new building materials and system solutions.