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Duratop Ultra | Laboratory & Residential CounterTops
Duratop Modified Epoxy Resin has been enhanced to provide a GREEN (Eco-Friendly) alternative for research labs, K-12, University, Charter School and commercial laboratories worldwide. Duratop Ultra is now provided with no less than 10% recycled, post consumer content (by weight) of crushed glass material and when added to the existing but modified formulation of epoxy resin and other inert fillers, the Duratop Ultra countertop maintains its high performance ratings for chemical and stain resistance, along with resistance to high heat conditions in working labs, residential kitchens and other environments. The material is indeed eco-friendly and eco-responsible.
Duratop Ultra, as a modified engineered stone, and is tested under ASTM standard E595-06 for VOC properties and the result is a resoundingly positive 0.011% by weight. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a large group of carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature. While most people can smell high levels of some VOCs, other VOCs have no odor. Odor does not indicate the level of risk from inhalation of this group of chemicals. There are thousands of different VOCs produced and used in our daily lives. Some common examples include:
- Acetone
- Benzene
- Ethylene glycol
- Formaldehyde
- Methylene chloride
- Perchloroethylene
- Toluene
- Xylene
Many products we encounter in our work environment or homes release or "off-gas" VOCs. Some examples of sources of VOCs are building materials such as Carpets and adhesives; Composite wood products; Paints; Sealing caulks; Solvents and Fabrics.
In summary, the most effective way to limit VOCs indoors is to limit the potential sources of VOCs and the use of our green stone Duratop Ultra is quickly becoming the choice of architects, consultants and end-users, to contribute to that endeavor.
Duratop Ultra continues to be Fire resistant and is classified as self-extinguishing when tested under ASTM D635,
Fungal and Bacterial Resistant when tested under ASTM G21 and G22 respectively. Duratop Ultra green stone positively impacts our environment whether in schools, hospitals, our residence or other facilities where people gather or perform work services. Durability and design flexibility continue to make this next generation of DURATOP epoxy countertops more environmentally eco-friendly and contribute to health, safety and life standards.
The Duratop Ultra / epoxy resin eco-friendly product is a certification candidate to contribute to LEED points after submittal to the US Green Building Council as a component part of an overall project, per the LEED rating system. Commercial buildings, as defined by standard building codes, are eligible for certification under LEED for New Construction, LEED for Existing Buildings, LEED for Commercial Interiors, LEED for Retail, LEED for Schools. Building types include - but are not limited to - offices, retail and service establishments, institutional buildings (e.g., libraries, schools, museums and religious institutions), hotels and residential buildings of four or more habitable stories.
Architects, real estate professionals, facility managers, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, construction managers, lenders and government officials all use
or will use
LEED to help transform the built environment to sustainability. State and local governments across the country are adopting LEED for public-owned and public-funded buildings; there are LEED initiatives in federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Agriculture, Energy, and State; and LEED projects are in progress in 41 different countries, including Canada, Brazil, Mexico and India.
Like our Standard Duratop Epoxy Countertops, Duratop Ultra work surfaces are produced in a range of colors for the categories of countertops, pegboards, reagent shelving, sinks, fume hood bases, cupsinks and some accessory. The colors include Black, regular gray, tan, bright white, graphite gray, etc.
Unlike granite or other stone products, Duratop Ultra or our standard DURATOP epoxy resin countertops are monolithic cast materials and are homogenous with color and properties locked in, requiring no surface treatment or other extensive sealing or coatings.
Compare and contrast to other materials in the marketplace. Duratop Ultra is economical of cost, non-corrosive, will not burn and is self-extinguishing, non-porous / non-absorbent and remains chemical resistant to harsh environments in wet laboratories. Duratop Ultra, an environmentally friendly countertop and work surface.
