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ECO Playground Chip
ECO Playground Chip is tested to BS EN 1177:1998 standards in accordance with LIAS (Loose Impact Absorbent Surfaces). It is a natural cost-effective alternative to rubberised safety surfaces.
Uses
  • Suitable for play areas
  • Suitable for playground surfaces
Restrictions
  • Do not use as a growing medium in containers
  • Do not use as a planting medium for seeds
  • Do not use as a top dressing

Specifiers information
The following text should be copied and pasted into documents by architects, landscapers and other specifiers when inviting tenders which should include ECO Playground Chip.
Product information
(LIAS) Chipped blend of hardwood and softwood logs, screened and graded.

Certification
BS EN 1177 : 1998
Available from
Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd
Chapel Lane, Parley
Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BG

Tel: 01202 593601
Fax: 01202 581119
E-mail: office@eco-composting.co.uk
Website: www.eco-composting.co.uk

Typical information
Wood Content >95%
Main Constituent Mixed Hardwood and Softwood
Bulk density 270 g/litre
Normal Paricle Size 10-50mm
Stability on Slopes Up to 20%
Moisture content 29.5% m/m
Origin British
Purity Pure
Dust & Fines Minimal
Quality Range Domestic and Contract
BS EN 1177 Compliance Yes
Critical Fall Height (HIC at 1000) 6.37 metres at a depth of 300mm

Nutrients
Drop Height
1
2
3
4
5
Velocity Prior to Impact
6.28
6.76
8.06
10.12
11.96
"Free Fall" Drop Height (m)
2.011
2.372
3.314
5.221
7.293
HIC Value
168
236
451
755
1239
1 - The particulate material was redistributed for each new drop height.