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Caring for Stainless Steel Countertops in Laboratories

Cleanrooms and pharmaceutical labs are critical environments where the handling, testing, and manufacturing of sensitive materials take place. These facilities must adhere to strict cleanliness and sanitation standards to ensure product quality, accuracy, and safety. One crucial aspect of maintaining

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304 vs 316 Stainless Steel Laboratory Countertops

Stainless steel countertops are gaining popularity in the laboratory industry due to their durability, aesthetic appeal, and resistance to stains and corrosion. When selecting the perfect stainless steel material for your countertops, understanding the differences between the grades is crucial.

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Pros and Cons of Epoxy Countertops

At Chemtops, we design and build custom lab furniture using the best and highest quality materials. We build lab furniture to be durable, long-lasting, and easy to clean, ideal for usage in labs of every type. Whether you run an

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General Lab Bench Cleaning Procedures

If you work in a lab handling hazardous chemicals on a daily basis, you probably already have a good idea of the kind of protective gear you should be wearing. When cleaning a lab, it is important to take the

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Should You Choose Phenolic or Epoxy Resin?

Phenolic Resin vs. Epoxy Resin Test Results List of Chemicals Tested on Both Phenolic and Epoxy: After 24-hours exposure, areas are washed with water, then a detergent solution and finally with isopropyl alcohol. Materials are then rinsed with distilled water

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Epoxy Resin Care and Maintenance

Durcon epoxy resin worksurfaces are durable, non-porous, monolithic, lab-grade products that are relatively unaffected by most chemicals, heat, flame, and moisture. Its physical properties are resilient and seldom compromised – however, they do require periodic care and maintenance throughout the

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