Frequently Asked Questions about Amoré Surfaces

What is Amoré Surfaces?

The revolutionary alternative to engineered quartz stone; a leap toward a future where an eco-friendly innovation, offers an environmentally friendly and a safer alternative to engineered stone, where crystalline silica is completely eliminated and substituted with amorphous silica.

Why choose Amoré Surfaces over engineered quartz surfaces if the government has not banned quartz?

If there is a safer alternative for quartz, the right choice should be to choose safety.

Despite the fact that OSHA has implemented an emergency temporary standard to protect workers from silica dust exposure, it is well established that silicosis has no cure and OSHA regulations may not be a “fix” for the problem. In an article published by Keck School of Medicine of USC, they “recommend prohibiting the manufacture, supply, processing, and installation of all artificial stone containing more than 1% crystalline silica”.

https://ens.lacity.org/clk/commissionagend/clkcommissionagend3412184685_11182024.pdf

Is Amoré Surfaces Kosher?

Yes. Amoré Surfaces is a certified Kosher product.

Is Amoré Surfaces NSF certified?

Yes. Amoré Surfaces is NSF certified - it meets the public health and safety standards set by NSF International. Ensures that products are free of contaminants, banned substances, and hazardous materials. It is a hard, non-porous stone which does not promote the growth of microbes, such as bacteria, mold, or other fungus. It also allows for easy and effective cleaning with common disinfecting agents, making it a practical choice for homes, restaurants and hospitality applications.

Is Amoré Surfaces GREENGUARD certified?

Yes. Amoré Surfaces is tested to meet and exceed chemical emission standards and is certified for both GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD Gold Certified.
GREENGUARD Gold Certified products are designed to create a healthier environment for children. Since Children are more susceptible to indoor air quality problems because they breathe more per body weight; GREENGUARD Gold Certified products provide improved indoor air quality.
GREENGUARD Gold Certified products are tested for more than 15,000 chemicals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to help reduce indoor air pollution and lower the risk of chemical exposure. They meet strict limits on the total VOCs emitted from the product (TVOC).
GREENGUARD Gold Certified products emit even lower levels of VOCs than GREENGUARD Certified products.
GREENGUARD Gold Certified products also have low levels of formaldehyde emissions.
GREENGUARD Gold Certified products are scientifically proven to meet some of the world's most rigorous chemical emissions standards.

Is fabrication any different than regular crystalline silica quartz?

No. Fabrication is the same. We strongly suggest that fabricators follow OSHA guidelines.

Helpful links on exposure to Amorphous silica and its potential health effects

From the CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pel88/silicagl.html

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pel88/68855-54.html

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/idlh/7631869.html

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0552.html

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/method-cas6.html

From Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry

https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tfacts211.pdf

From NIH