Cylindrical body moulded individually with   0,25 / 2 mm selected microgranulate treated by double steam-extraction system.

DIMENSIONS :

44x24 mm

TOLERANCE :

Length : L ± 0,3 mm
Diameter : D ± 0,2 mm
Bevel : to be determined
Moisture content: 4 % – 6 %
Density : 280 kg/m³ ± 6 %
Extraction force : 15-40 daN
Capillarity : <1/3 of length
2,4,6 TCA : ≤ QL^*
PCA,TeCA,TBA  : < DL*
Scent and flavour control : No effect

Tests and specifications in accordance with:
      - UNE 56922,2004
     - UNE 56930,2005

These specifications are understood when the corks leave the factory.

*DL (Detection limit MEPS/CG/SM) :0,5ng/L para PCA y TeCA, 1 ng/L para TBA)

  QL (Quantification limit MEPS/CG/SM): 0.5ng/L pour le TCA