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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Resistance to disinfectant, stain resistance and chemical resistance of
Duropal Laminates
RESISTANCE TO DISINFECTANT
Duropal laminates display high resistance to disinfectants. This permits a regular and thorough cleaning in accordance with applicable hygiene regulations.
The ease-of-cleaning and good disinfectibility is favoured by the fact that laminate surfaces consist of thermosetting resin which form a stable, resistant and a material beyond reactivation. The surface is also completely closed i.e. free of pores, which means that dirt and germs cannot settle permanently.
The test of disinfectant resistance is carried out analogously to the determination of stain resistance according to EN 438-2. The surface is brought into contact with different substances,
the duration and conditions of contact are specified in the standard for each substance.
At the end of the recommended exposure time, which is 16 hours for disinfectants, the laminate surface is washed up and examined for permanent traces on the surface. The results are categorised into five grades:
Level 5:
Level 4:
Level 3:
Level 2:
Level 1:
No visible change
Slight change of gloss level and/or colour which is only visible under certain viewing angles
Moderate change of gloss level and/or colour
Clear change of gloss level and/or colour
Damage of the surface and/or blistering
If other disinfectants than those listed below are intended to come into contact with Duropal laminates, their compatibility must be checked in each individual case.
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