SIRIM QAS International Sdn.Bhd. (CompanyNo.: 410334-X)CHEMICAL TESTING SECTION, Building 16, No.1, Persiaran Data' Menteri, P.O.Box 7035, Section 2,40911 Shah Alam,Selangor Daml Ehsan, MalaysiaTel. no: 03-55446651/55446658/6662 Fax. no: 03-55446688

REPORT NO. : 2006KLO603

TEST REPORT

PAGE: 1 OF 6

This Test Report refers only to samples snbmitted by the applicant to SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. and tested by SIRIM QASInternational Sdn. Bhd. This test report shall not be reproduced, except in full and shall not be used for advertising purposes by any meansor forms without written approval from Executive Director, SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. Please refer overleaf for ConditionsRelating To The Use of Test Report.

Applicant

Product

Reference standard/Method of test

Description of sample'

Date received

Job No.

Issue date

~;i~oiSenior Technical Executive

GROUP STEEL CORP. (M) SDN. BHD.180 Kawasan Industri Ayer Keroh,Ayer Keroh, 75450 Melaka

Prepainted Galvanized Steel Sheet

1) ASTMBl17 -03: Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog)Apparatus.

2) ASTM D 610 01: Standard Test Method for EValuating Degree ofRusting 011Pail1tedSteel Surfaces.

3) ASTM D714~02el Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree ofBlistering of Paints

Received two (2) set samples of Prepainted Galvanized Steel Sheet fortestil1g,which W~remarked as;Brand Markin!!1. Everfresh 3 pieces Sample G (75mm x 150mm)2. Clean Colorbond 3 pieces Sample B (75mm x 150mm)

24tll April 2006

120065080419

23rd June 2006

(HAHNAS MAHBUT)ManagerChemical Testing SectionBuilding 16SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.

TEST REPORT

Test Results

ProductBrand

MarkingTest Method

: Prepainted Galvanized Steel Sheet: Everfresh

: 3 pieces Sample G (75mm x 150mm): ASTM B117-03: Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus

Test condition:

Duration of exposureTemperature exposure zoneSalt solution usedpH of collected solutionVolurne of salt collected in ml/h/80 cm2

: 1000 hours: 35°C: 5% of NaCI: 6.8: 1.3 ml/hr

Note: * The degree of rusting grade based on ASTM D610 - 01 is depicted in the Appendix.

ABD~ HARONSenior at ExecutiveChemka1TestingSection

SIRIMQAS InternaSonalSdn.Bhd.

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No. Type of test Results

1. Salt Spray Resistance Test

1.1 Evaluating degree of rusting on painted steel There was no red rust present. The evaluation of white rust was atsurface based on ASTM D 610-01 * Rust Grade 9-G (0.03 % Rusted)

1.2 Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints There were blisters observed at rating size 2 - few..based on D714-02e1

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Test Results

ProductBrand

MarkingTest Method

: Prepainted Galvanized Steel Sheet: Everfresh: 3 pieces Sample G (75mm x 150mm): ASTM B117-03: Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus

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Before salt spray exposure

t 1000 hours salt spray exposure

- AI:JUUL./CliZ H~nNSenior Tt'E1:>.!!kalExecutiveChemical Testing Section

SIR1M QAS ~t.innaI Sdo.Bhd.

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Test Results

ProductBrandMarkingTest Method

: Prepainted Galvanized Steel Sheet: Clean Colorbond: 3 pieces Sample B (75mm x 150mm): ASTM B117-03: Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus

Test condition:

Duration of exposureTemperature exposure zoneSalt solution usedpH of collected solutionVolume of salt collected in ml/h/80 cm2

: 1000 hours: 35°C: 5% of NaCI: 6.8: 1.3 ml/hr

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Note: * The degree of rusting grade based on ASTM D610 - 01 is depicted in the Appendix.

~~ b ~<:!~"Senior ~al Executive

Chef11ka\ Testing Section

sIRlM QAS International SdD.Bbd.

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This report refers only to samples submitted by the applicant to SIRIM QAS International Sdu. Bhd. and tested by SIRIM QASInternational Sdn. Bhd. This test report shall not be reproduced, except in full and shall not be used for advertising purposes by any meansor forms without written approval from Executive Director, SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.

No. Type of test Results

1. Salt Spray Resistance Test

1.1 Evaluating degree of rusting on painted steel There was no red rust present. The evaluation of white rust was atsurface based on ASTM D 610-01 * Rust Grade 9-G (0.03 % Rusted)

1.2 Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints There were blisters observed at rating size 6 - few.based on D714-02e1

TEST REPORT

Test Results

ProductBrand

MarkingTest Method

: Prepainted Galvanized Steel Sheet: Clean Colorbond

: 3 pieces Sample B (75mm x 150mm): ASTM B117-03: Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus

Before salt spray exposure

t 1000 hours salt spray exposure

DUL ¥LIZ HARaNSeniorT~cal ExecutiveChemical TestingSection

SlRIM QAS mtenWional Sdn. Bm

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Appendix

Test Method: ASTM D 610 - 01: Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on

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