Duropal HPL Compact, black core

Areas of application

• For unusual furniture and interior concepts in the home and contract sectors, in leisure and spa facilities, in shop design, in catering, as well as in humid and wet conditions in which particular robustness, durability and high hygienic standards including aesthetics are required of the material. The material is suitable for open edge solutions as well as for engraving for individual 3D effects.

Product standard

• EN 438-4

Core material

• Compact laminate black: Uniform black through-pigmented solid compact laminate core, impact resistant and moisture resistant for applications with high specification demands.

Density

• Min. 1,350 kg/m³

Reaction to fire

• Normally flammable
• D-s2,d0 (EN 13501-1, CWFT conforming to 2003/593/EG)

EC scope

• EN 438-7:2005
• Compact laminate intended for internal wall and ceiling finishes (including suspended ceilings)

Formaldehyde emission class

• E1 E05

Antimicrobial effect

• Surface with antimicrobial effect in 24 h for interior fit-out and finishes – Test Methodology JIS Z 2801 / ISO 22196

Product safety

• This product follows the REACH regulation EC 1907/2006 an article. Following Article 7 it does not need to be registered.
• The surface is physiologically safe, and approved for direct contact with food acc. to Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011.
• The decorative surface and the core consists of paper layers, which are impregnated with thermosetting resins. The resins harden completely during the manufacturing process by heat and high-pressure. They form a stable, resistant and non-reactive material.
• We manufacture the panels without the use of halogens, heavy metals, preservatives, wood protectors or organic solvents.

Special

• 2,800 x 1,860/2,070; 5,600 x 2,070 – FSC-certification or PEFC-certification available on request.
  4,100 x 1,300 – With PEFC-certification.

Colour and surface match

• Decor, structure and core board all influence the final appearance of the end product.
• Due to the product-specific differences in production technologies, even identical decor/structure/core board combinations can result in slight optical and tactile deviations across different product groups and formats. Such deviations do not constitute a defect.
• The choice of surface structure in particular has a significant influence on the visual impression, the tactile perception as well as the technical characteristics of the product. Thus, the overall impression of a decor can change almost completely depending on the surface structure. Furthermore, mechanical influences on the product surface can lead to a higher contrast optical perception with dark decors.
• To ensure that you always achieve the best results with our products and to clarify any deviations in advance, we will be happy to advise you individually.

Additional information

Processing

• Especially for large applications, we recommend paying attention to the colour and texture uniformity of the boards and cut products used when further processing and installing and that the production direction is taken into account.

Machines and tools

• Can be worked with carbide tipped tools on conventional woodworking machines.

Fitting technology

• All conventional removable and non-removable fittings for solid wood and wood materials are suitable.

Installation and assembly

• Sufficient conditioning is required prior to installation. The premises themselves need to be air-conditioned according to the future use.
• Please ensure that the material is processed and fitted correctly and using the best available technology.
• Ensure good rear ventilation and climate equilibrium on both sides in the installed condition. For adequate air circulation the void should be at least 20 mm. It is important to interrupt horizontal substructures as well as the top and bottom ends of the wall panelling so that vertical rear ventilation is possible. Avoid direct fixing on the surface without air gap.
• Ensure adequate room for movement of the panel material in the installed condition. Panel joints are to be made with oversize joints and throughholes.
• Make sure that expansion of installed elements is not prevented. Please observe that when panels are combined with other materials their coefficients of expansion may differ.
• Newly built walls (made of brick or concrete or plastered walls) contain considerable amounts of moisture. Before covering them with panels they must be completely dried out.
• Protect the substructure against corrosion.
• The base may not be moist or unstable. Please make sure that minimum carrying capacity and stability correspond to the usage.
• Avoid direct exposure to heat and any possible dehydration of the surfaces by light- or heat radiation or by air currents from heating- or air conditioning systems.
• For further information on processing and installation of HPL and compact HPL, please respect the recommendations of ICDLI (www.icdli.com).

Storage, handling and transport

• Panels must be fully and horizontally stored with edges flush on a flat and clean base covered with plastic foil. Cover the top panel fully with foil and a cover board.
• Protect from moisture and wet conditions.
• Avoid direct exposure to heat and any possible dehydration of the surfaces by light- or heat radiation or by air currents from heating- or air conditioning systems.
• Foreign bodies or impurities in the pallet of sheets can lead to impressions and damage to the surface of the board.
• Sheets / boards must not be moved against each other, they should be moved individually by hand or with suction equipment.
• Ensure that sufficiently large and sturdy bases, e.g. pallets, are used for the transportation of stacked sheets. The sheets on the pallet must be secured against slipping.

Cleaning and care

• The surface can be cleaned with water and gentle cleaning agents. To remove stubborn stains, please observe the recommendations in the data sheet "Cleaning of HPL surfaces" (www.icdli.com).