Duropal HPL Individual Dekor

Product standard

• EN 438-3

Density

• Min. 1,350 kg/m³

Reaction to fire

• Normally flammable
• Euroclass D-s2,d0 or worse in connection with normally and easily inflammable core boards. (EN 13501-1, CWFT conforming to 2003/593/EG)

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

• Cut to size is not available.
• Standard delivery without protective film.
• Colour differences can occur in follow-up production lots.
• The material is not suitable for post forming.
• FSC certification or PEFC certification available on request.

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.

Processing

• Please consider that digital printed laminates are, because of their material composition, slightly harder and more brittle than classical laminates.
• Sawing or formatting the boards in a stack is not possible.
• Assignment of the motifs parallel with the edge of the coreboard is not possible for production reasons.
• Sufficient conditioning is required prior to installation and assembly. The premises themselves need to be at the normal climatic conditions in which the material will later be used.
• For an optimum result when cutting to size we recommend the following measures:
  - Use a universal saw blade with chamfer (WZ/FA), e.g. GlossCut sawblade made by Leitz
  - Hollow ground or trapezoidal tooth sawblades with negative tooth angle
  - Optimized height adjustment of the sawblade
  - Use universal scoring unit
  - Use e.g. a pressure bar or pressure strip to prevent vibration of the material
  - Work with lower feed rate than for standard laminates
• Use a flat, firm surface to saw and drill on.
• Please note that sharp curring and quiet running tools are indispensable for perfect results.
• Drillholes must be countersunk. Through holes must be made oversize.
• Cutouts and inside corners must have a minimum radius of 8 mm to prevent notch stresses and therefore possible subsequent formation of cracks.
• To avoid chatter marks, cutting tools with high true-running are required. The feed rate is to be reduced in edge-corner and interface areas.
• Please respect the recommendations of BLFA (www.blfa.co.uk) an ICDLI (www.icdli.com) for the processing of high-pressure laminates.
• We recommend carrying out your own tests depending on the respective application and material requirement.

Machines and tools

• Can be worked with carbide (HW) or diamond (DP) tipped tools on conventional woodworking machines.
• Keyhole saws, punches and jars are not suitable.

Installation and assembly

• The material is not suitable for areas subject to large fluctuations in temperature and humidity.
• 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.
• Ensure adequate room for movement of the panel material in the installed condition. Panel joints are to be made with oversize joints and throughholes.
• 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.
• Please ensure that the material is processed and fitted correctly and using the best available technology.
• 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

• The material must be stored flat, level and horizontal on clean surfaces at normal climatic conditions (Temperature 18–25 °C, relative humidity 50–65 %).
• Avoid storage in the direct vicinity of thoroughfare gates, e.g. in the area of loading and unloading zones.
• 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.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunshine or UV rays, especially of products covered in film.
• 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.
• These storage conditions must continue to be ensured after removing panels from the stack.
• Vertical storage is not recommended.
• Please note that incorrect storage, regardless of its duration, may cause irreversible distortion to the sheets.
• 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.

Health and safety

• Please wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when processing and handling.
• Provide adequate extraction when splitting / sanding.

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).
• It is usually sufficient to wipe the surface with water and a mild detergent. Solvents such as white spirits, acetone or thinners may also be used (e.g. to remove graffiti) because they do not affect the surface.

Disposal

• Energy recovery in industrial furnaces at temperatures above 700 °C.