EPiC database - Sanitary ceramic CrawfordRobert StephanAndré PrideauxFabian 2019 This material is part of the free Environmental Performance in Construction (EPiC) Database. The EPiC Database contains embodied environmental flow coefficients for 250+ construction materials using a comprehensive hybrid life cycle inventory approach.<br><br>Sanitary ceramics are a high quality ceramic product that is durable, water proof, stain and mould resistant. Materials used in sanitary ceramics are generally denser and less porous than other ceramic products.<br><br>Sanitary ceramics are commonly made from silica, sand, feldspar and clays such as kaolinite that are used to make china and porcelain. The raw materials are pulverised into fine particles and mixed together, before being formed into the desired size and shape. The product is then dried, glazed with a waterproof coating and fired in a high temperature oven/kiln. <br><br>Sanitary ceramics are commonly used for washbasins, toilets, bathroom accessories and sanitary ware. They are generally more expensive than other ceramic products, due to their high-quality waterproof and stain resistant finish.