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Duratop Epoxy Specifications
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THICKNESS - In addition to the wide variety of sizes available, DURATOP solid cast epoxy lab work surfaces, with their smooth, non-glare matte finish, are molded in several thickness'. When fabricating Duratop laboratory tops and sheet material at the ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facility, all fabricated cuts are made with diamond tipped, water cooled, rotary saws and sink cutouts, faucet or gas tap holes or other service hole requirements, are cut with CNC diamond tipped routers and drill bits. Typical specification for epoxy countertops in accordance with The Woodworking Institute (W.I.) and its affiliates is 25 mm or 1" Thickness. The maximum span for unsupported epoxy shall not exceeed 48" (1219 mm) without intermediate support. The maximum cantilever shall not exceed 12" (305 mm) without intermediate support.
THICKNESS
IMPERIAL |
METRIC |
5/8" |
15/16 MM |
|---|---|
3/4" |
19/20 MM |
1" |
25 MM |
1 1/4" |
32 MM |
1 1/2" |
38 MM |
2 1/2" |
64 MM |
MINIMUM Quantities apply for production purposes of some thickness'.
EPOXY CURBING 100 mm (4") typical, also known as applied splash, is supplied loose with each sheet order if required ,
cut to size to match the countertop sizing, or can be field cut from sheet material to meet job requirements. Top front edge is typically eased with a 3/16" Radius, Bevel or chamfer. Epoxy sinks, drain outlets, Pegboards & Stainless Steel Troughs, faucets, eye wash, drench showers, etc., are offered to complete the lab requirement. A drip Groove is typically cut on the underside of the sheet material at a prescribed depth and distance from the edge.
COVED CURB back splash is also offered in 4" molded one piece height. Coved Curb worksurfaces should be used when reducing the number of back splash joints is of high priority or architectural specifications call for integral coved curb splash. They are available in seamless lengths up to 96" [2438mm] and depths up to 38" [965mm]. Other sizes are available.
Coved Curb worksurfaces are integrally molded 1" [25mm] thick with cove tapered at the top to 3/4" (19 MM). By special request, 3/4" or 1-1/4" [19mm or 32mm] thick worksurfaces can be ordered with an Integral curb of 4" [102mm] tall. For other special height integral curbs, please contact ISI for availability.
Both Left and Right side Corner Curbs are also available at a size of 44" finished inches (1118 MM). This corner coved curb comes with a 44" Side Curb (1118 mm) and a integrally molded back splash curb of 44" (1118mm). The depth of 44" can then be fabricated and reduced to the required width or depth of the counter required, be it 25", 30, 31", etc.
Unapplied Marine Edge (UME) Duratop epoxy UME strips are used for attachment on the top surface of counter top material to form a marine edge and offered in 1/4" (6mm) thickness and 8' (2.438 meters) long. Color matching epoxy adhesive is available. Marine edges are also integrally molded on certain sized sheet materials.
See accessories for other Epoxy related products available.
Physical Characteristics
Physical Property |
ASTM Method |
RESULTS |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH |
ASTM D790 |
13,400 psi |
MODULUS of RUPTURE |
ASTM D790 |
1,000,000 psi |
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH |
ASTM D695 |
35,000 psi |
TENSILE STRENGTH |
ASTM D638 / D651 |
10,700 psi |
HARDNESS, ROCKWELL "M" |
ASTM D785 |
Average value of 105 over 5 samples |
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Density) |
ASTM D792 |
126.75 LBS/FT3 / 2.03 g/cc |
WATER ABSORPTION |
ASTM D570 |
0.01 to 0.02% |
HEAT DISTORTION |
ASTM D648 |
331F (166C) |
FLAMMABILITY or FIRE RESISTANCE |
ASTM D635 |
DID NOT IGNITE |
FALLING BALL IMPACT RESISTANCE |
ERF-23-69 |
NO FRACTURE @ 7 FEET |
TEMPERATURE USE LIMIT |
331F (166C) |
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| COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION |
ASTM E831-06 |
2.4 x 10-5power in/in per Degree C |
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Duratop, a Monolithic modified cast epoxy resin, is highly resistant to normally used laboratory alkalis, alcohols, acids and solvents. The following solutions were tested on Black Epoxy for a period of 24 hours, with results indicated when tested with indicated reagents in accordance with NEMA standard LD-3, test procedure 3.9.5.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
RESULT |
Acetic Acid, Glacial |
No Effect |
Acetone |
No Effect |
Ammonium Hydroxide - 28% |
No Effect |
Amyl Acetate |
No Effect |
Aqua Regia |
No Effect |
Benzene |
No Effect |
Butyl Alcohol |
No Effect |
Calcium Hypochlorite |
No Effect |
Carbon Disulfide |
No Effect |
Chloroform |
No Effect |
Chromic Acid - Saturated |
Slight Spot |
Ethyl Alcohol - 95% |
No Effect |
Ethyl Acetate |
No Effect |
Formaldehyde - 37% |
No Effect |
Hydrochloric Acid - 48% |
No Effect |
Hydrogen Peroxide - 30% |
No Effect |
Kerosene |
No Effect |
Methyl Alcohol |
No Effect |
Nitric Acid - 20, 30 & 70% |
No Effect |
Phenol - 85% |
No Effect |
Phosphoric Acid - 85% |
No Effect |
Silver Nitrate - 10% |
No Effect |
Sodium Hydroxide - Flake |
No Effect |
Sodium Hydroxide - 40% |
No Effect |
Sulfuric Acid - 77% |
No Effect |
Sulfuric Acid - 96%-98% |
Failure |
Zinc Chloride |
No Effect |
Monochlorobenzene |
No Effect |
Gasoline |
No Effect |
Toluene |
No Effect |
Formic Acid - 90% |
No Effect |
Remel Bactidrop Oxidase Reagent |
No Effect |
Remel Bactidrop Spot Indole Reagent |
No Effect |
Evaluation Ratings: Return to Top
1) No Effect - No detectable change in the material surface.
2) Excellent - Slight detectable change in color or gloss.
3) Good - Clearly discernable change in color or gloss.
4) Fair - Objectionable change in appearance due to surface discoloring or etching.
5) Failure - Pitting, cratering or erosion of work surface material. Obvious deterioration.
Fire Resistance
USING ASTM D-635 TEST PROCEDURE, A 3/8" (9.525mm) BUNSEN BURNER WAS OVERTURNED ON THE DURATOP EPOXY WORK SURFACE FOR FIVE (5) MINUTES WITH NO ADVERSE EFFECT. EPOXY RESIN IS SELF EXTINGUISHING AND SHOWS NO BURN RATE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM METHOD D-635. INDEPENDENT LAB TEST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
ALL INFORMATION DESCRIBED HEREIN IS BASED UPON MANUFACTURERS TESTS AND DATA BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AND CURRENT. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS TYPICAL AVERAGE VALUES AND CHEMICAL RESULTS MAY BE COLOR DEPENDENT. NO ONE MATERIAL IS SUITABLE FOR ALL THE CONDITIONS POSSIBLE. THEREFORE THE PROPERTIES OF ANY MATERIAL SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR SUITABILITY UNDER THE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF EACH INSTALLATION. THE FINAL DETERMINATION FOR SUITABILITY OF DURATOP EPOXY RESIN MATERIALS DESCRIBED ABOVE IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER.
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