Whether you are a lab employee, owner, or simply a science student, you probably don’t give too much thought to the countertops where your experiments are conducted. But if you are in charge of supplying a lab or a classroom, it is your responsibility to make sure that your countertops are safe and durable. There are different types of countertops, and it is important to understand which type is good for your lab or classroom. Phenolic resin countertops are made by layering natural kraft papers that have been saturated with phenolic resin. This is a high heat process that will yield a heat and chemical resistant surface.
Depending on your specific type of lab, your countertop will face different types of hazards. In chemistry classrooms, for instance, some will be highly basic or acidic. In other instances, your phenolic resin countertops may house centrifuges, Bunsen burners, and scales and will need to withstand the weight of different types of machinery. Or, if you may have cultures and samples, and you may want a counter that is resistant to bacterial and fungal growth.
Phenolic Resin countertops are resistant to heat, impermeable to moisture and can withstand most chemicals. They are standard for labs and classrooms where chemicals are used as well as for labs that may house organisms. Using phenolic resin countertops will help ensure that your classroom or lab is up to safety codes. Accidents can happen even in the most controlled environments and having a good countertop can be the difference between a disaster and a quick cleanup.
Outfitting a lab is expensive, and you want to trust that you have made a good investment in a durable countertop. Phenolic Resin countertops have properties that ensure their durability and longevity. Installing these types of countertops means saving money on potential future remodeling. In addition, your work is important, and you don’t want to have to stop working, or teaching, in order to remodel after an accident.
Whether you are outfitting a lab or a chemistry classroom, phenolic resin countertops are a smart investment for your classroom or lab.
