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Despite the fact that it is common to use the word ‘fireclay’ to refer to ceramic floor tiles in general, correctly speaking the authentic fireclay is only found in those products with a low water absorption rate, as described in the European Standard EN-176, in which fireclay is classified as Group BI (GL), glazed floor tiles with a water absorption rate of less than 3%.
