TM
Solid Phenolic Work Surfaces
The Right Choice
for Today’s Laboratories
What is
TM
RESISTOP Solid Phenolic
work surfaces were
developed for laboratory
use as well as other harsh
chemical environments.
RESISTOP is made in the
U.S.A. , for more than 15
years and has emerged as
a leading Solid Phenolic
brand that offers both
Quality and Value.
RESISTOP is a Laboratory Grade
solid Phenolic core, high pressure
composite panel. Specifically
designed for wet laboratory
environments and engineered to
provide maximum chemical and
stain resistant characteristics.
RESISTOP can also be used in other
tough conditioned environments
such as biology, physics labs, water
treatment plants, R&D facilities, etc.
Phenolic?
Since chemical and wear resistance are the criteria desired in a
laboratory grade work top,
RESISTOP is the laboratory
product preferred and specified
for the last 15 years by architects,
designers, end users and distributors worldwide.
RESISTOP is a superior quality
homogenous HPL exceeding the
industry's requirement for a rigid,
durable, stable, self-supporting flat
work surface.
The Advantages of
R Chemical and solvent resistant
R Stain and corrosion resistant
R Impact and stress cracking resistant
R Abrasion resistant in quartz finish
R Moisture resistant and will not
support growth of common bacteria
or fungus
R Double sided panels available in
many colors and patterns
TM
R Exceeds performance standards of
the ANSI/NEMA (American National
Standards Institute / National
Electrical Manufacturers Association)
LD3-2000
R UL Class A and Class 1 Fire Rating
Surface available upon request.
R LEED qualified utilizing up to 20%
recycled paper and cardboard to
support a green environment.
R Low VOC’s emissions
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How is
TM
Made?
RESISTOP Chemical and Stain-Resistant Solid Phenolic Core
Laboratory Grade Compact Laminate panels are a special
category of decorative panels engineered to resist a wide
variety of staining from acids, solvents, general reagents and
cleaning agents.
RESISTOP is LEED Qualified and Green Guard certified.
Decorative
Sheet
High Pressure Compact Laminates
Overlay
Paper
Pattern
Paper
Kraft
Paper
Decorative
Sheet
Transparent
Overlay
Built-Up
Multi-Layer
Core to
Required
Thickness
Transparent
Overlay
RESISTOP is a high-pressure solid composite panel, made from natural kraft paper and
engineered as laboratory grade surfaces commonly exposed to acids, solvents, general
reagents and cleaning agents. The natural kraft papers or recycled papers are saturated /
impregnated with phenolic resin and processed under high heat and pressure to form a
composite panel. The resultant panel provides a chemical and abrasion resistant property
required for harsh conditions in wet laboratories of science labs, water treatment plants, etc.
Produced in North America at an ISO Certified facility, Resistop is also rated as a “anti-static
protective material” by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D257-78) and is
primarily suitable for laboratory work surfaces, fume hood decks, Fume hood liner panels,
pegboards (drying racks), reagent racks, commercial countertops, cabinet drawer fronts, locker
drawers, shelving, window sills, toilet partitions, and decorative casework components. Resistop
panels are a uniform low-sheen matte textured finished surface, extremely hard and durable
and resistant to scratches and abrasion, while providing exceptional chemical and stain
resistance with the flexibility and design advantage attributed to Thick, Solid Phenolic Cores.
RESISTOP is manufactured utilizing Phenol Formaldehyde resins (Phenolic Resins) rather than
Urea Formaldehyde. Phenol Formaldehyde resins produce less free formaldehyde and thereby
reduce the level of airborne contaminants in indoor air environments. Insist upon Phenolic
Resin based composite panels for counter top applications.
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GreenGuard
Certification
RESISTOP is GreenGuard Certified.
The Greenguard Environmental Institute certification for high-pressure decorative laminate
should be implemented where practicable with respect to Greenguard Indoor Air Quality
Certification. To receive Greenguard certification, a product must pass the institute's stringent
chemical emission tests and conform to its strict standards. The Greenguard certification
assures professionals and users alike that solid phenolic core products will not add harmful
contaminants to the indoor air.
RESISTOP is manufactured utilizing Phenol Formaldehyde resins (Phenolic Resins) rather than
Urea Formaldehyde. Phenol Formaldehyde resins produce less free formaldehyde and thereby
reduce the level of airborne contaminants in indoor air environments. Insist upon Phenolic
Resin based composite panels for countertop applications. Resistop sheets contain a minimum
of 20% recovered materials by weight and only use certified renewable forest products. They
contain no heavy metals, rain forest timbers or tropical hardwoods.
Greenguard certified low-emission surfacing makes for a healthier environment in any setting:
commercial, residential, hospitality or healthcare, K-12 schools for furniture products. Resistop
laminate or solid phenolic can be used as a surface on Greenguard-certified office or school
furniture to obtain a LEED-CI credit for Low Emitting Office Furniture (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design Rating System for Commercial Interiors).
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Why Should
TM
be Specified?
a Chemical and solvent resistant
a Stain and corrosion resistant
a Impact and stress cracking resistant
a Abrasion resistant in quartz finish
a Moisture resistant and will not support growth of common
bacteria or fungus
a Exceptional metric or imperial sizes, with a wide range of
thickness options
a Double sided panels available in 250+ solid colors or select
patterns and wood grains
a Meets or exceeds performance standards of the American
National Standards Institute / National Electrical Manufacturers
Assn. (ANSI/NEMA) LD3-2000
a UL Class A and Class 1 Fire-Rating surface available upon request
a Greenguard certified, LEED qualified
a ASTM G-22 Compliance Fungi & Bacterial Resistance - Approved
Bacterial Resistance Test - No bacterial growth
Bacterial Susceptibility Test - No contamination by bacteria
growth of: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococci faecalis, Escherichia
coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
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TM
Solid Phenolic
Applications
RESISTOP is used in a wide array of applications including:
¨ Chemistry, Biology and Physics Laboratories
in K-12 school systems
¨ Medical, Health Care and Dental Labs
¨ Photography Labs
¨ Research & Development and Testing Labs
¨ Government Facilities
¨ Universities, Schools and other Educational
Institutions
¨ Pharmaceutical Labs
¨ Ministry of Education & Health Facilities
with functions such as:
R Counter tops and bench toppings
R Backsplashes
R Built up marine edges
R Drying racks (Pegboards)
R Casework and acid storage cabinets
R Fume hood decks and liner boards
R Reagent shelving units
R Window sills
R Toilet partitions and lockers
R Post-forming grade for capping or integral backsplash
and other application possibilities for work environments
that requires safety, cost effectiveness and quality in work
conditions.
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TM
Solid Phenolic
Specifications
A. Dimensions, Surface Options & Finishes
A.1. PANEL SIZES
Metric (mm)
Metric (cm)
Imperial (inches)
1219 x 2440
122 x 244
48" x 96"
1219 x 3050
122 x 305
48" x 120"
1525 x 2440
152 x 244
60" x 96"
1525 x 3050
152 x 305
60" x 120"
1525 x 3660
152 x 366
60" x 144"
A.2. THICKNESS
Thickness available in 1 mm increments. Tolerances as per NEMA STANDARDS Li1, 1989. (+/-) 1/18" (1.587
mm) in 1/4" (6 mm) thick or greater.
Metric (mm)
Imperial (inches)
1.14
0.045"
1.52
0.060"
3.2
1/8"
6.4
1/4"
9.6
3/8"
12.7
1/2"
16.0
5/8"
19.0
3/4"
25.0
1"
A.3. SURFACE OPTIONS
q Matte Finish: a subtle texture with a slight sheen.
q Quartz Finish: a fine beaded texture offering optimum abrasion resistance, for use in high
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mechanical abused area.
Double Sided Panels: RESISTOP can be manufactured "good two sides" at a slight up-charge and
each side can be available with the same or different color. The lab grade panels are normally
produced good one side, with one colored surface and one black surface.
Core Material Color: Black or Brown phenolic core.
Peel Coat: a removable, factory applied single sheet of polyethylene peel coat may be applied to one
side for protection of the working surface.
Post forming: Finished one size, in all colors and patterns, with sanded back to meet your design and
budget criteria.
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A.4. Solid COLORS
BLACK
S-401
SNOW WHITE
S-417
FOLKSTONE GRAY NAVY BLUE
SB-007
SG-241
DOLPHIN GRAY
SG-246
FOREST GREEN
SV-704
SLATE
SG-228
LIGHT TAN
ST-613
SAND PEBBLE
ST-683
ROYAL BLUE
SB-009
LIGHT BLUE
SB-005
LIGHT GREEN
SV-740
Resistop is also available in a wide variety of Wood Grains and Granite like patterns.
Please see our website for details.
B. Physical Test Results
B.1. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The following testing was conducted according to standard test methods by the AMERICAN NATIONAL
STANDARDS INSTITUTE / NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (ANSI / NEMA) LD31995.
PHYSICAL PROPERTY
ASTM
PSI
MKPa
PSI
MKPa
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Tensile Strength
Rockwell Hardness
Water Absorption
D685
D790
D638
D785
D570
193
159
152
C.D. 25,000
C.D. 15,000
C.D. 16,000
172
103
110
Specific Gravity
Approx Weight
M.D. 31,000
M.D. 23,000
M.D. 22,000
M Scale 95-115
1/8" (3.2 mm)
1/2" (12.7 mm)
1" (25.4 mm)
1.40 - 1.52
0.90%
0.60%
0.35%
TEST METHOD
TYPICAL TEST RESULT
3.1. Appearance
3.3. Light Resistance
3.4. Cleanability (Cycles)
Stain Resistance
Reagents 1-10
Reagents 11-15
3.5. Boiling Water Resistance
3.6. High Temperature Resistance
3.8. Ball Impact Resistance
3.7. Temperature Use Limit
3.13. Wear Resistance (Cycles)
No Defects, Complies
Slight Effect
10
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
> 78" (1981 mm)
135°C (276°F)
> 700
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B.2. CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Test Procedures: In accordance with NEMA LD3-2000 test methodology, the following reagents were
placed in contact with Black laboratory grade 1" (25.4 mm) thick panel, under a 1" (25.4mm) diameter
watch glass for 24 hours in duration, at room temperature prior to evaluation for effect. The effects of
staining are color and pattern dependent. RESISTOP laboratory grade solid phenolic core panels
also meet SEFA 8-1998 testing requirements.
Listed below is a summary of test results for the commonly used chemicals and staining agents.
CHEMICALS
RESULT
SOLVENTS
RESULT
Acetic Acid 98%
Aqua Regia
Chromic Acid 60%
Formic Acid 90%
Formic Acid 98%
Hydrocloric Acid 37%
Hydrofluoric Acid 48%
Nitric Acid 30%
Nitric Acid 65%
Phosphoric Acid 85%
Sulfuric Acid 77%
Sulfuric Acid 97%
Caustic Soda 20%
Silver Nitrate 10%
Potassium Iodide 10%
Hydrogen Peroxide 30%
Potassium Permanganate 10%
Sodium Hydroxide - Saturated
Iodine (Tincture of )
Sulfuric Acid 77% + Nitric 70%
No Effect
Good
Excellent
No Effect
Not Tested
Fair
Fair
Good
Failure
No Effect
Excellent
Fair
Not Tested
Excellent
Not Tested
No Effect
Not Tested
No Effect
No Effect
Excellent
Acetone
Ethanol
Toluene
Thrichloroethylene
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
RATING SCALE / KEY
No Effect: no detectable stain, loss of gloss or
change in work surface materials.
Excellent: slight stain or loss of gloss, but no
change in function or smoothness of surface
materials.
Good: a clearly discernable stain or loss of gloss,
but no change to the function or smoothness of
the surface material.
Fair: unacceptable staining or discernable
deterioration or etching the surface material.
Failure: severe stain or moderate deterioration,
pitting, cratering or etching of surface material.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE NOTE
A regular schedule of maintenance is the most effective means to prolong the surface life of lab grade work
surfaces. Chemical spills should be cleaned immediately to prevent or greatly reduce the effects caused by long
exposure of chemicals left on the surface. RESISTOP surfaces should be cleaned with warm water, non-detergent
soap or with liquid glass polish. Rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a clean cloth. The use of any abrasive
cleanser should be avoided. We reserve the right to disclaim any responsibility for surface damage resulting from
tradesmen or failure of the end user to provide regular care and maintenance.
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B.3. ANTIBACTERIAL RESISTANCE
RESISTOP also showed complete disinfecting capability, for a period of 24 hour testing, against the test
group E.Coli DSM 787 and ST.Aureus DSM 346 with all disinfecting agents of Ethanol 70%, Formalin 5%,
P-Chloro-M-Cresol 0.3%, Tosylchloramid 5%, B.A.C. 0.1%, Buraton and Betaisodona.
Test Procedures: The testing report issued by SGS, an US authoritative testing company, showed RESISTOP
exhibits great and inherent antibacterial property. The test was conducted in accordance with the
procedures outlined in ASTM G-22-76 (Reapproved 1990), “Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric
Materials to Bacteria.”
The procedures consists of the following steps:
P Selection of suitable specimens for determination of pertinent properties
P Inoculation of specimens with suitable organisms
P Exposure of inoculated specimens under optimum conditions for growth
P Examination of visual growth
P Cleanup, sterilization and evaluation of specimens.
Average Recovered Bacterial Counts and % Reduction for Sander ID: J163EK-A35
SANDER ID: J163EK-A35
TEST
ORGANISM
Saureus
INITIAL
INOCULUM
CONTACT TIME
(hours)
4.7 x 105
N/A
N/A
6.7 x 10
E.coli
N/A
0
2.3 x 105
51.1
8.8 x 106
0
4
5
93.4
6
0
5
19.1
4
0
4
0
5
0
6
0
5
47.4
> 99.9
1.0 x 10
1
72.4
51.4
4.7 x 104
66.4
72.1
5
0
4
79.3
0
24
5
7.6 x 10
K.pneumoniae
Reduction
(%)
4
N/A
S.faecalis
Average Plate
Counts (cfu/ml)
24
4
N/A
0
4
3.1 x 10
2.7 x 10
5
9.2 x 10
2.0 x 10
3.0 x 10
4
4
1
1.8 x 10
5.1 x 10
6
4
1
N/A
24
1.0 x 10
1.4 x 105
0
6.8 x 104
4
4
N/A
N/A
GLASS CONTROL
24
3.9 x 10
8.0 x 10
1
99.5
0
70.1
99.9
0
93.3
99.9
Average Plate
Counts (cfu/ml)
1.4 x 10
3.8 x 10
7.9 x 10
7.0 x 10
1.2 x 10
3.5 x 10
4.0 x 10
1.7 x 10
2.9 x 10
Reduction
(%)
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TM
Solid Phenolic
Chemical Resistant
Laboratory Counter Tops
Project Applications
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Where to Purchase
TM
Solid Phenolic?
USA
ISI (Insul-Serv, Inc.)
Total Laboratory Solutions
8400 E. Dizileta Drive #167
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Tel. 480 488 6421
Fax. 480 488 6462
Contact: Mr. David Carlock
Email: DuratopEpoxy@aol.com
SINGAPORE
WHOLESOME (S) PTE LTD
48 Toh Guan Rd. East #08-139
Enterprise Hub Singapore 608586
Tel. (65) 6795 8319, 6316 8768
Fax. (65) 6795 8298
Email: sales@wholesome.sg
INDONESIA
PT WHOLESOME
Kompleks Sentra Industri Terpadu
Pantai Indah Kapuk Blok E2 No.47
Jl. Raya Pantai Indah Kapuk No.1
Jakarta 14470
Tel. (62-21) 5698 2926, 56298 2927
Fax. (62-21) 5698 2809
Contact: Mr. Rusman Salam
Mobile: 0811 991 190
Email: ptwholesome@wholesome.sg
rusman@wholesome.sg
Please visit our website’s or contact
us with enquiries, purchase information or any questions. We would be
pleased to provide a competitive
quotation for our quality RESISTOP
Solid Phenolic and DURATOP Epoxy
work surfaces, Epoxy or
Polypropylene sinks and accessory
products.
In addition to our Solid Phenolic
RESISTOP, we also supply:
¡ DURATOP Epoxy Countertops
¡ Duratop Epoxy Sinks
¡ Even-Flow Polypropylene sinks
¡ Dura-Line Flammable or Acid
Storage Steel Cabinets
¡ Dura-Line Fume Hoods and Base
Cabinets
If possible, please provide us with all
design and architectural information
to allow us to provide an accurate
and competitive offer:
q Floor Plans
q Elevations
q Architectural Specifications
We are more than pleased to provide
expert consultation and guidance
for your lab layout or requirement
¡ Dura-Line Steel Casework &
Furniture
¡ Dura-Tap Eyewash and Drench
Emergency Showers
¡ Dura-Tap Water Faucet Systems
¡ Dura-Tap Gas Taps and Valves
¡ Polypropylene Sinks and
Accessories
¡ Epoxy or Solid Phenolic
Pegboards / Drying Racks
Please visit our website’s for the latest available updates
and complete technical information on our product lines:
www.ResistopPhenolic.com
www.duratop-epoxy.com
www.wholesome.sg
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