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ChemArmor Laminate
SPECIFICATION INFORMATION - CHEMARMOR® - CHEMICAL RESISTANT LAMINATE
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: Nevamar® Chemical Resistant Decorative Laminate ISO 9001:2000 Certified
2. MANUFACTURER: NEVAMAR DECORATIVE SURFACES One Nevamar Place Hampton, South Carolina 29924 Phone: (803) 943-7200 or (800) 638-4380 www.nevamar.com
3. AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR: INSUL-SERV, INC (TOTAL LAB SOLUTIONS) 8400 E. Dixileta Drive #167 Scottsdale, Arizona 85266 Phone: (480) 488-6421 or Fax: (480) 488-6462 Email: insulserv@aol.com www.duratop-epoxy.com
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: GRADE: H-4 (HGL) (0.039” - 1.0mm) FINISH: Textured
Basic Uses:
NEVAMAR brand chemical resistant laminates are manufactured for application to interior horizontal and vertical surfaces where a superior wear and chemical resistant surface is required. In addition to providing resistance to chemical spills, it provides excellent resistance to scuff and abrasion. Specific applications may include laboratory bench tops, laboratory furniture as fascia panels, hospital or health facility countertops, and photographic processing work areas. NEVAMAR laminates are certified to ISO 9002 since 1995 and has recently upgraded to ISO 9001:2000 in 2003 and are certified to the most stringent international testing standards.
Limitations:
High-pressure laminates are not recommended for exterior use. The laminate should not be bonded to plaster board, gypsum board, plaster, concrete blocks or similar materials.
Applications:
NEVAMAR HPLs can be bonded to marine plywood, general grade plywood, particleboard and MDF board. For most application, thermosetting, vinyl and contact adhesives are recommended. It is manufactured for interior applications such as horizontal and vertical surfaces where decorative surfaces require resistance to wear, impact and stains. Horizontal applications include surfaces of counters, tabletops, residential and commercial furniture, vanities, case goods and store fixtures. Vertical applications include wall panels, laminate interior doors, bath enclosures, toilet partitions, elevator cab interiors and cabinets.
Colors: Chemical resistant laminate is stocked in solid black and white. Additional solids, patterns and woodgrains (excluding Hallmark series and crystal finish) will be available on a made-to-order basis. High Pressure Laminates is the ideal surface for laboratory furniture, benches, fixtures, countertops, interior decorations etc. and come with a wide selection of designer's pattern and colours to meet project requirements.
Solid full thickness compact laminate is a homogeneous black core laminate with decorative surface on both sides and are now extensively used in toilet cubicles, lockers, laboratory tops, worktops, dining tables and wall paneling. It is particularly suitable for applications requiring hygiene, chemical resistance and easy to clean areas. Compact Laminate lends itself to varied edge finish details where edges may be cut square, beveled, polished to an attractive finish or machined to any required shape.
Size Availability: Stocked in 48”x96” and 60”x 144” (1220 x 2440mm) and (1524 x 3657mm). Other sizes will be available on a made-to-order basis. Laminate Grade H-4 0.039” (1.0 MM) Nominal.
Applicable Standards:
NEVAMAR brand chemical resistant laminate meets the surface requirements published in NEMA LD3 current edition for Type HGL.
It also meets performance standards of the following:
- ANSI (American National Standard Institute)
- Federal Specifications LP 508H
- Mil. Spec. P-17171E (ships)
- NSF-35
5. TECHNICAL DATA:
Table 1 “Chemical and Stain Resistance” provides a list of chemicals tested for their effect on ChemArmor chemical resistant laminate.
See Table 2 “Laminate Typical Test Values” for physical properties of laminate compared to requirements of NEMA Standards (LD3 current edition). Superior properties are bolded within the table.
6. INSTALLATION:
Suitable Subsurfaces: Chemical resistant laminate should be bonded to a core material such as marine plywood, general grade plywood, particleboard, flake board or metal using adhesives and techniques as recommended by reliable adhesive manufacturers, and American National Standard Performance Standards for Fabricated High Pressure Decorative Laminate Countertops ANSI A161 2-1979 (sponsored by National Association of Plastic Fabricators).
Fabrication Methods:
Fabrication of high-pressure laminate can be done generally with conventional woodworking or metalworking equipment, either hand operated or power driven. Sawing, drilling, edge filing, sanding and routing should be done with the decorative side up to prevent cracking or chipping of the laminate surface. Curved edges should be cut slightly oversize and finished by sanding, filing or routing for smooth edges. Carbide tipped cutting edges should be used on saws, drills and routers to produce chip free edges and to avoid frequent resharpening of tools. High-pressure laminate should be drilled with a wood backing to prevent “breakout” at the bottom of the drilled hole.
7. AVAILABILITY, LIABILITY AND COST:
Contact Insul-Serv Inc. for specific price according to quantity required and sheet size.
TABLE-1 CHEMICAL & STAIN RESISTANCE
ACIDS |
BASES |
79. Eucalyptol |
1. Nitric Acid (all concentrations) ** |
40. Sodium Hydroxide |
80. Marcaine |
2. Glacial Acetic Acid, 99% |
41 Sodium Sulfide, 15 % |
81. Zephiran Chloride |
3 Sulfuric Acid (all concentrations)** |
42. Ammonium Hydroxide(all concentrations) |
82. Zinc Oxide Ointment |
4.Hydrochloric Acid (all concentrations)** |
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83. Lysol (without hydrogen chloride) |
5. Phosphoric Acid (all concentrations)* |
GENERAL REAGENTS |
84. Ammonia |
6. Formic Acid (all concentrations)* |
43. Sodium Hypochlorite, 5 % |
85. Thymol and Alcohol |
7. Acetic Acid (all concentrations) |
44. Calcium Hypochlorite (concentrated)* |
86.CMC(camphorated para-hlorophenol) |
8. Hydrofluoric Acid (48%) ** |
45. Hydrogen Peroxide, 3 % |
87. Quaternary Ammonia Compounds (Eugenol) |
9. Aqua Regia* |
46. Trisodium Phosphate, 30 % |
88. Monsel’s Solution (Ferric Subsulfate)* |
10. Chromic Trioxide (Chromic Acid) |
47. Sodium Thiocyanate |
89. Sodium Carbonate, 12.5 % |
11. Perchloric Acid, concentrated |
48. Zinc Chloride (all concentrations) |
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12. Picric Acid, 0.05M |
49. Lactated Ringers (salted mixture) |
STAINS AND INDICATORS |
13. Tannic Acid, saturated |
50. Sucrose, 50 % |
90. Bromothymol Blue |
14. Uric Acid, saturated |
51. Gasoline |
91. Phenolphthalein |
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52. Kerosene |
92. Methyl Red |
SOLVENTS |
53. Mineral Oil |
93. Methyl Orange |
15. Trichloroethylene |
54. Vegetable Oil |
94. Ag Eosin Bluish, 5 % in Alcohol |
16. Carbon Dilsulfide |
55. Water |
95. Ag Gentian Violet, 1 % |
17. Acetone |
56. Sodium Chromate (Phosphorus Pentoxide) |
96. Wright’s Blood Stain |
18. Formaldehyde |
57. Potassium Permanganate * |
97. Methylene Blue |
19. Methanol |
58. Silver Nitrate * |
98. Sudan III |
20. Ethyl Acetate |
59. Formalin |
99. Nigrosine (India Ink) |
21. Toluene |
60. Benedict’s Solution |
100. Crystal Violet |
22. n-Hexane |
61. Phosphate Buffered Saline |
101. Malachite Green |
23. Ethyl Alcohol |
62. Copper Sulfate |
102. Cresol Red |
24. Chloroform |
63. Petroleum Jelly |
103. Gram Stains |
25. Phenol |
64. Aluminon (Tannic Acid) |
104. Safranin O |
26. EDTA |
65. Ethylene Glycol |
105. Thymol Blue |
27. Xylene |
66. Pine Oil |
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28. Butyl Alcohol |
67. Methyl Methacrylate |
** Causes slight damage. The degree |
29. Amyl Alcohol |
68. Alconox (lab detergent)I |
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30. Amyl Acetate |
69. Karl Fisher Reagent |
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31. o-Cresol |
70. Urea |
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32. Dioxane |
71. Naphtha |
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33. Trichloroethane |
72. Cellosolve |
* Causes slight change of gloss or color. |
34. Chlorobenzene |
73. Ammonia Phosphate |
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35. Dimethyl Foramide |
74. Iodine |
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36. Methylene Chloride |
75. Providone Iodine |
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37. Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
76. Tincture of Mercurochrome* |
RESISTANCE TEST PROCEDURE |
38. Napthalene |
77. Tincture of Iodine |
The above chemicals were placed on |
39. Tetrahydrofuran |
78. Tincture of Merthiolate |
ChemArmor® laminate under a watch glass |
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for 16 hrs. Exposure effects were then |
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evaluated. |
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(Test Method 3.4 per |
8. MAINTENANCE:
Use a damp cloth or sponge and a mild soap or detergent to clean the surface. Difficult stains may require use of organic solvents such as alcohol, acetone, ketone, (MEK), lacquer thinner or paint solvent. Complete care instructions are available upon request.
TABLE 2 – TEST VALUES |
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Test |
NEMA STANDARD (HGL) |
TYPICAL NEVAMAR VALUES |
Wear Resistance: |
400 min. |
1200 |
Dart Impact Resistance |
300MM |
500MM |
Impact Resistance: |
35 |
44 |
Dimensional Change: |
0.6% max |
0.35% |
Resistance to Boiling Water |
No Effect |
No Effect |
Resistance to High Temperature |
Slight Effect |
No Effect |
Radiant Heat Resistance |
100 sec. Min. |
300 seconds |
Stain Resistance |
Unaffected by reagents 1-10; moderate 11-15 |
Unaffected by reagents 1-15 |
Light Resistance |
Slight Effect |
No Effect |
Cleanability |
20 |
7-10 |
Designed for your toughest customers.
Only ChemArmor offers chemical resistance with outstanding abrasion resistance. It has outstanding heat and impact resistance, too. In fact, it's the toughest laminate available today. ChemArmor has no equal. Accept no substitutes. Typical Flammability and smoke values ASTM –E-84
FR board ¾” or Greater Flame Spread - Smoke Index 20 35
The test values (surface Burning Characteristics) shown meet the requirements of major building codes for class 1 or class “a” fire rating when bonded with ¾” fire rated particleboard using indespec Penacolite adhesive G-1149-A/G-1131-B as supplied by Indespec Chemical Corporation. Testing lab: Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association.
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