Laboratory furnishings with HPL

December 2014

Contents

1. General information

2. Suitability of HPL for individual laboratory areas
2.1 Types of laboratories and typical requirements
2.2 HPL sheet types
2.3 Resistance to chemicals and liquids
2.4 Resistance to water and moisture
2.5 Resistance to temperature influences
2.6 Resistance to mechanical impact
2.7 Suitability for disinfection and hygiene properties
2.8 Electrostatic behaviour
2.9 Reaction to fire
2.10 Typical applications

3. Areas of application in laboratories
3.1 Worktops and fume hoods
3.2 Interior furnishings
3.3 Walls
3.4 Doors
3.5 Miscellaneous

4. Processing

5. Cleaning and maintenance

6. Disposal

Appendix