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Decorative high-pressure laminate (HPL) sheets, available in a range of plain colours.
Decorative high-pressure laminate (HPL) sheets in accordance with EN 438 and ISO 4586, available in a range of plain colours.
The sheets consist of layers of cellulose fibrous material (normally paper), impregnated with thermosetting resins and bonded together in a high-pressure process. The process, defined as a simultaneous application of heat (≥120°C) and high specific pressure (≥5 Mpa), provides flowing and subsequent curing of the thermosetting resins to obtain a homogenous non-porous material (≥1.4 g/cm³) with the required surface finish.
The formaldehyde emission level is far below the limit for wood-based materials. Due to their very low permeability RESOPAL®-HPL bonded sheets to wood-based substrates act as a barrier against possible formaldehyde emissions coming from the substrates.
There is no migration affecting foodstuffs and, consequently, the laminates are approved for contact with foodstuffs.
The non-porous surface and edges are easy to disinfect with hot water, steam and all types of disinfectants used in hospitals and other commercial facilities.
The decorative surfaces are resistant to common household solvents and chemicals. They do not suffer from corrosion and oxidation, and they do not need any further surface protection (lacquers or paints).
Laminates are difficult to ignite and have properties that retard spread of flame, thus prolonging evacuation time. Due to incomplete burning, as with many organic materials, hazardous substances are to be found in the smoke. However, HPL is capable of meeting the best performance for organic surfacing materials specified in the French standard NFF 16101 (at least class F2 for smoke density and toxicity). HPL is not classified as a hazardous substance.
Technical characteristics:
Material | High pressure laminate (HPL) |
Width | 1220 mm 1320 mm Bespoke Guidance for specification option: Other sizes are available as special order. |
Height | 2440 mm 3050 mm Bespoke Guidance for specification option: Other sizes are available as special order. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | K11/60 Board K11/880 Laminated plastics veneered board K13/140 Proprietary laminated plastics-veneered panel lining K32/10 Panel cubicles K32/120 Panel cubicles |
Colour | Manufacturer guidanceAn extensive range of colours/ textures is available; consult technical literature for detail and insert requirements. |
Solubility in water | Insoluble in water, oil, methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol and acetone. |
Melting point | Does not melt. |
Formaldehyde emissions | <0.4 mg/h/m² (tested according to EN 717-2), <0.05 ppm (tested according to the WKI chamber method). |
Abrasion resistance | 3 (to EN 438). |
Impact resistance | 4/3 (to EN 438). |
Scratch resistance | 4/3/2 (to EN 438). |
Lightfastness | 4-5 (to EN 438). |
Dimensions | 0.8 x 1220 x 2440 mm. 0.8 x 1320 x 3050 mm. Bespoke. Guidance for specification option: Other sizes are available as special order. |
ThermalConductivity | 0.3 W/m·K. |