Not all surfaces are created equal! Our enemy? Spilled chemicals and heat. Chemistry labs need worksurfaces that can withstand the chemicals and possible heat exposure used in experiments. Review the table information below to determine which worksurface is best for your lab. WORK SURFACE Science Guide
applicationS
Epoxy
Phenolic
ChemGuard
Fixed environments with gas fixtures
Acceptable alternative for tables
Acceptable alternative for tables
Recommended Application
NSTA High School Recommendations
Yes
Yes
No
"Yes (where only low temperatures are used and without gas fixtures)"
"Yes (where milder chemicals are used)"
DWI Middle School Recommendations
Yes
WORKSURFACES
Epoxy
Phenolic Excellent Very Good Very Good Excellent Excellent
ChemGuard
Chemical Resistance Abrasive Resistance
Excellent
Excellent Very Good
Good
Heat Resistance Cold Resistance
Excellent
Fair Fair
Good
Moisture Resistance Impact Resistance Bacterial Resistance Non-conductivity
Excellent
Good
Fair
Good
Very Good
Excellent Excellent
Excellent Excellent
Poor
Fair
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