Product Overview
SLEME203 is a high-impact-absorption safety tile for water-contact areas, built on a thickened high-rebound cushion structure with a multi-layer stress-relief formulation over a modified rubber-resin surface and reinforced non-woven base. It addresses the two most serious water play risks at once — skin abrasion and severe impact injury. It is the impact-protection upgrade of the SLEME201 series, intended for child-focused, high-risk water play environments.
This technical data sheet is compiled to the highest European and North American safety regimes for public water parks and children's water play sites, referencing EN 1177, ASTM F1292 (fall impact attenuation), DIN 51130, EN 16165, EN 13845, ISO 14801, EU REACH, RoHS 2.0 and ISO 11014.
1. Product Identification
| Product name | SLEME203 Water-Contact Safety Impact-Absorbing Anti-slip Elastic Tile |
| Product type | High-impact absorption non-slip safety tile: modified rubber-resin blend with high-strength polyester non-woven reinforcement |
| Structure and upgrade principle | Building on the anti-abrasion and anti-slip performance of the 201/202 series, this product uses a thickened high-rebound cushion structure and a multi-layer stress-relief formulation. The modified rubber-resin top surface is fine-textured, anti-slip and skin-friendly, preventing skin abrasion and grazing. The high-rebound mid-layer provides strong impact absorption. The non-woven base stabilises deformation and prevents collapse. It targets high-risk scenarios such as running and slipping, airborne falls, falls from height and limb impact, substantially reducing the risk of severe incidents including bruising, fractures and head impact. |
| Recommended substrates | Concrete, metal, FRP, painted coatings and other sound, stable structural surfaces |
| Typical applications | Slide splash-down zones in large water parks, children's splash pools, family interactive water play areas, fountain splash zones, high-risk activity areas at poolside, around water ride equipment, kindergarten water-contact areas, outdoor water play sports grounds — water-contact areas with frequent running by children, high fall likelihood and fall-height risk |
2. Key Features (upgrades over 201/202)
2.1 Dual safety protection: anti-abrasion plus severe-impact protection — The fine micro-textured top surface is skin-friendly and non-abrasive, preventing grazing and cuts from running and slipping. The internal high-rebound cushion layer efficiently absorbs fall impact energy, closing the industry gap where conventional anti-slip materials prevent slipping but not impact injury.
2.2 Leading European and North American fall impact absorption — Fully compliant with EN 1177 and ASTM F1292 playground fall safety standards. It effectively reduces the Head Injury Criterion (HIC) and peak G, significantly mitigating severe risks from falls such as fractures, concussion and major limb injury, achieving the highest safety level for children's play areas.
2.3 High water resistance and breathability without hollowing — The rubber-resin blend is hydrophobic and non-absorbent throughout, and the breathable structure releases substrate moisture. It will not blister, delaminate or hollow under long-term alternating wet and dry conditions and pool water immersion, suitable for year-round outdoor water-contact service.
2.4 Non-woven composite reinforcement against deformation — The high-strength polyester non-woven skeleton in the base means the thickened structure does not collapse or deform. Dimensions remain stable under long-term high-frequency traffic and impact loading, eliminating the sagging, depression and rebound failure that soft materials suffer over time.
2.5 Mould and algae inhibition in high humidity, easy to clean — The dense modified resin structure does not retain dirt or water stains. It provides long-term inhibition of mould and algae in humid chlorinated pool environments, with no blackening or odour. Routine cleaning with water is sufficient.
2.6 Weather and ageing resistance, pool chemical corrosion resistance — A dedicated modified rubber-resin weather-resistant formulation resists UV exposure, thermal cycling and pool chlorine disinfectant immersion. No chalking, discolouration or embrittlement over long-term use; weathering performance suits year-round outdoor conditions.
2.7 Child-safe environmental compliance — Free of heavy metals and volatile harmful substances, compliant with EU REACH, RoHS 2.0 and children's water-contact product standards. Skin-friendly and non-toxic, suitable for direct barefoot and body contact.
3. Technical Data (EN / ASTM)
All values are tested on the finished composite tile as a whole, in line with third-party testing standards for European and North American public water-contact facilities. Slip resistance, water resistance, impact absorption and anti-microbial indices fully meet overseas pool and children's water park admission requirements.
| Test item | Typical value | Test standard |
|---|---|---|
| Product structure | Modified rubber-resin top layer + high-rebound cushion core + polyester non-woven composite base (three-stage cushioning structure) | Structural dissection / visual |
| Appearance and texture | Fine matt micro anti-slip texture; skin-friendly with no sharp particles; free of blisters, cracks and voids; anti-abrasion design | Visual |
| Finished thickness (impact grade) | 10 mm – 20 mm (multiple thicknesses; greater thickness gives higher impact protection) | ASTM D696 |
| Standard tile size | 500 × 500 mm | — |
| Wet slip friction coefficient (barefoot, water contact) | ≥ 0.60 (Class A for high-risk children's water-contact areas) | EN 16165 / DIN 51130 |
| Slip resistance rating | R10 high slip resistance (water park grade) | DIN 51130 |
| Fall impact absorption (core impact index) | HIC ≤ 1000; Gmax ≤ 200 g (within child severe-injury safety thresholds) | EN 1177 / ASTM F1292 |
| Critical fall height (CFH) | ≥ 0.8 m (covers typical fall protection for children's water park equipment) | EN 1177 |
| Permeability and breathability | Rapid drainage of standing water; releases substrate moisture; prevents water-logging slip and blistering or hollowing | EN 12616 |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.5 % (hydrophobic throughout; no absorption under long-term immersion) | ASTM D570 |
| Tensile strength (finished composite) | ≥ 7.5 MPa | ASTM D412 |
| Elongation at break | ≥ 300 % | ASTM D412 |
| Tear strength | ≥ 40 N/mm | ASTM D1004 |
| Abrasion resistance | High-frequency traffic abrasion: no exposure of substrate, no texture failure, no skin grazing | EN 13845 |
| Pool chlorinated water immersion | 1000 h long-term disinfectant immersion: no lifting, blistering, discolouration or delamination | ISO 14801 |
| Mould resistance rating | Grade 0 (no mould growth) | ASTM G21 |
| Algae resistance | 28 d test: no algae adhesion or growth | ASTM D5589 |
| Low-temperature flexibility | −30 °C: no cracking, embrittlement or deformation | ASTM D1043 |
| Continuous service temperature | −30 °C to +75 °C | — |
| Xenon-arc weathering | ≥ 1000 h; colour difference ΔE ≤ 2.5; no chalking or cracking; slip and impact performance unchanged | ASTM G155 |
| Flame retardant rating | Class B1 difficult-flammable | EN 13501-1 |
| Environmental compliance | REACH SVHC and RoHS 2.0 compliant; free of lead, cadmium, chromium and mercury; child water-contact safety grade | EU REACH / RoHS |
4. Application Instructions (for children's impact-protection areas)
4.1 Substrate preparation — The substrate must be sound, flat, dry and free of sanding, hollowing, oil, moss and loose inclusions. New concrete substrates must be fully cured and meet strength ≥ 25 MPa and moisture content ≤ 8 %. For older sites, thoroughly grind off the aged layer and contamination, repair holes and cracks, and ensure the substrate is flat and solid with no sharp protrusions — otherwise later deformation will compromise impact cushioning.
4.2 Application conditions — Ambient temperature 5–40 °C, relative humidity ≤ 85 %. Substrate temperature must be at least 3 °C above dew point; do not install under condensation. Do not install in rain, strong wind, direct intense sun or frost, to ensure bonding stability and overall impact-protection flatness.
4.3 Laying procedure
4.3.1 Use OICE-904, a water-resistant elastic adhesive dedicated to water-contact areas. Apply a full, even coat to both the substrate and the back of each tile with no misses or dry bonding.
4.3.2 Lay precisely to the setting-out plan with even, straight joints and an overall level finish. Tamp with a dedicated rubber mallet and roll fully to expel air, avoiding local hollows.
4.3.3 Joints use clip-together butt fixing. Edges, equipment plinths and drains are filled and sealed with dedicated anti-mould water-resistant sealant to prevent water ingress, dirt accumulation and bacterial growth.
4.3.4 In high-risk fall zones and areas of dense child activity, ensure full tile coverage with no gaps or loose tiles so that impact protection is consistent throughout.
4.4 Curing
4.4.1 After installation, leave to cure for 7 days. Once fully cured, optimum bond strength, impact cushioning and water-resistant slip resistance are reached. No foot traffic, standing water or heavy impact during curing; the area may only be handed over for children's use after curing is complete.
4.4.2 Recommended system — Substrate grinding and repair → OICE-901 moisture-proof sealing primer → trowel-apply OICE-904 dedicated adhesive → lay SLEME203 impact-absorbing anti-slip elastic tiles → anti-mould sealing at details → overall cleaning and curing.
5. Packaging and Storage
5.1 Packaging — Each tile is individually film-wrapped and packed in compartmented rigid cartons to prevent impact, scratching and deformation. Each carton includes a certificate and batch test documentation.
5.2 Storage — Store indoors in a cool, dry place at 5–30 °C, away from heat sources, open flames and oil. Stack flat; do not load heavily on one side or bend, to protect the surface anti-slip texture and the internal high-rebound cushion structure. Factory-sealed shelf life 12 months.
5.3 Transport — This is an environmentally sound solid product, not a hazardous chemical. Protect from rain, moisture, compression and severe impact throughout transport, and avoid sun exposure and freezing damage, so the impact-protection structure remains intact.
6. Safety and Environment
6.1 A Safety Data Sheet compliant with ISO 11014 / GHS is supplied, fully meeting export audit requirements for European and North American water parks and children's water-contact sites.
6.2 Use safety — The surface is skin-friendly and abrasion resistant, and the tile as a whole is highly elastic and impact absorbing. There are no hard edges or sharp particles. Suitable for prolonged barefoot and body contact by infants and children.
6.3 Installation safety — The finished solid tile contains no volatile harmful substances. Cutting only requires ventilation and standard protection, with no high-risk exposure.
6.4 Environmental compliance — Free of heavy metals and SVHC substances, compliant with EU REACH, RoHS 2.0 and children's product safety standards. Environmentally sound, non-toxic and water-contact safe.
6.5 Waste disposal — Construction offcuts must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental regulations. Do not discard at will or pollute water bodies.
7. Warranty and Disclaimer
This product is designed for a service life of not less than 10 years. Projects installed by our company as general contractor or by authorised applicators carry a 3-year warranty; product shelf life is 1 year. The data in this document is derived from laboratory testing and field measurement on premium water park and children's pool projects and represents typical performance values. Actual impact absorption, slip resistance and water resistance depend on substrate condition, installation workmanship, curing environment and service conditions. Before bulk application, users must carry out on-site trial laying to verify bond strength, flatness, cushioning performance and substrate compatibility. The manufacturer reserves the right to optimise and update technical parameters. This document is for technical reference only and does not constitute a legally binding warranty contract.
Brand: SLETU Shui Le Tu / SLEME
Manufacturer: Enjoycool Technology (Hong Kong) Limited
R&D and manufacturing base: Guangzhou, China
Document version: V1.0 ｜ 2026-10-11
