WILSONART® LAMINATE BASIC TYPES (#107, #335, #350)

1. Manufacturer

Wilsonart International 2400 Wilson Place P.O. Box 6110 Temple, Texas 76503-6110 Phone: (254) 207-7000; (800) 433-3222 Fax: (254) 207-2384 Web Site: www.wilsonart.com

2. Product Description

Recommended Uses: Wilsonart Laminate is suitable for use on fine quality residential and contract furniture, fixtures and casework; and for architectural application on columns, wainscoting, valances, cornices, interior doors and divider systems.

• General Purpose (HGS) Type 107 is most frequently used for work surfaces on counters, islands, vanities, desks and tables. Typical vertical uses include surfacing for wall panels, teller cages and the front panels of workstations, such as those in hospitals, airports and restaurants. Type 107 is produced for both horizontal and vertical interior applications where the surface must be functional, durable and decorative.
  
  
• Vertical Surface (VGP) Type 335 is the usual choice to surface cabinet walls, doors and drawer panels. It often appears on the vertical surfaces of desks, restaurants booths and maitre d' stations, and as architectural cladding. Type 335 is intended for vertical applications where a functional, durable, decorative surface must absorb somewhat less impact than a comparable horizontal surface. VGP surfaces may be postformed to achieve radiused edges.
  
  
• Postforming (HGP) Type 350 adds the decorative capability of a soft edge to any typical laminate use. Common applications of postforming laminates are formed edges for counters, desktops, cabinet doors and drawer panels. Type 350 is intended for use on vertical and horizontal interior surfaces where it is necessary or desirable to roll the laminate on a simple radius over the edge of the substrate. This eliminates seams and leaves an attractive surface.

Product Composition: Decorative surface papers impregnated with melamine resins are pressed over kraft paper core sheets impregnated with phenolic resin. These sheets then are bonded at pressures greater than 1000 pounds per square inch at temperatures approaching 300° F (149° C). Finished sheets are trimmed, and the backs sanded to facilitate bonding.

Basic Limitations: Wilsonart Laminate is for interior use only, and is not recommended for direct application to plaster or concrete walls or gypsum wallboard. It is not structural material and must be bonded to a suitable substrate.

Do not subject Wilsonart Laminate to extremes in humidity, or to temperatures higher than 275° F (135° C) for sustained periods of time; or to intense, continuous, direct sunlight.

Patterns & Colours: Available in the full range of Wilsonart solid colours, stones, marbles, woodgrains, leathers and patterns. Please see actual sample before specifying.

Finishes:

For standard finish in each colour please refer to Australian / New Zealand availability chart. Other finishes available to customer order.

• #1 High Gloss
  A mirror sheen finish that gives a smooth, brilliant appearance. Excellent for any vertical application or can be used for horizontal application only in light use areas. Glossometer reading: MD and CD > 90 minimum.
  
  
• #7 Textured Gloss
  A textured finish that reproduces the high sheen of waxed wood furniture. Recommended for horizontal and vertical application. Glossometer reading: MD and CD 36 ± 4.
  
  
• #50 Touchstone
  A pebbled texture with the look and feel of coarse-grained sand. Recommended for vertical and non-writing horizontal surfaces in residential and commercial applications. Glossometer reading: MD and CD 10 ± 2.
  
  
• #60 Matte
  Textured finish with a moderate reflective quality. Recommended for horizontal and vertical application. Glossometer reading: MD and CD 10 ± 2.
  
  
• #90 Crystal
  A very finely beaded texture that minimizes smudges and finger marks and improves scratch resistance. Recommended for horizontal and vertical application. Glossometer reading: MD and CD 13 ± 3.
  
  

NOTE: Glossometer readings are made at a 60° angle of incidence. MD means the machine direction of a laminate sheet, and CD refers to the cross direction. Wilsonart Laminate may be specified in other optional designer finishes. Contact your local representative for availability.

Size by Finish: Some finish options have limited size availability. Please check with your Wilsonart representative to verify size availability by finish type.

Standard Sheet Widths

For standard sheet widths in each colour please refer to Australian / New Zealand availability chart. Other widths available to customer order.

36''	48''	60''
915mm	1220mm	1530mm

Standard Sheet Lengths

For standard sheet lehgths in each colour please refer to Australian / New Zealand availability chart. Other lengths available to customer order.

96''	120''	144''
2440mm	3050mm	3660mm

Thickness and Weight

Description	107	335	350
Thickness	0.048" ± 0.005" (1.22mm± 0.13mm)	0.028" + 0.001 - 0.004" (0.7mm + 0.03 - 0.10mm)	0.039" ± 0.005" (0.99mm ± 0.13mm)

3. Technical Data

Physical Properties of General Purpose Laminates

NEMA Test	Typical Wilsonart Type 107	NEMA Standard HGS
Thickness	0.048" ± 0.005" (1.22mm ± 0.13mm)	0.048" ± 0.005" (1.2mm ± 0.13mm)
Appearance	No ABC def.	No ABC def.
Light Resistance	Slight effect	Slight effect
Cleanability (cycles)	10	20 (max.)
Stain Resistance Reagents 1-10 Reagents 11-15	No effect Slight effect	No effect Moderate effect
Boiling Water Resistance	No effect	No effect
High Temperature Resistance	Slight effect	Slight effect
Impact Resistance	65" (1651mm)	50" (1270mm)
Radiant Heat Resistance	160 seconds	125 sec. (min.)
Dimensional Stability Machine Direction Cross Direction	0.3% 0.7%	0.5% (max.) 0.9% (max.)
Surface Wear Resistance (cycles)	700	400 (min.)
Formability*	Not applicable	Not applicable
Blistering	Not applicable	Not applicable

Physical Properties of Surface Laminates

Physical Properties of Postforming Laminate

Typical Fire Test Data

High pressure laminates are subject to Flame Spread and Smoke Developed standards in structures where codes establish such conditions.

Test data to determine compliance with these codes are obtained by the Steiner Tunnel Test method of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM-E-84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials). Tests were conducted in accordance with test method and mounting procedure as described in paragraph X1.7.2 of the test method. This procedure is cataloged by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as UL 723.

Here are typical data for Wilsonart Laminates, averaged from two specific tests:

Typical Flame Spread and Smoke Developed Properties

When you wish to specify decorative laminate for a Class I or A fire rating, please refer to the Fire-Rated or Metal Core Laminate Tech Data.

Codes and Certifications:

General Standards

Wilsonart laminates conform to the voluntary standards of the American National Standards Institute/National Electrical Manufacturers Association (ANSI/NEMA) LD3-2000, for thickness, performance properties and appearance. Various grades of Wilsonart laminates meet or exceed the International Standards Organization specifications as found in ISO 4586, titled "High-Pressure Decorative Laminate (HPDL) - Sheets Based on Thermosetting Resins - Part I: specifications."

Specific Product Standards

U.S. Federal Specification L-P 508H, April 9, 1977, "Plastic Sheets, Laminated, Decorative and Nondecorative." Spells out criteria for decorative laminates for federal installations. Wilsonart 107, 335 and 350 laminates comply.

National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) #35, "Laminated Plastic for Surfacing for Food Service Equipment." All solid colors and printed patterns in Basic Types 107, 335 and 350, with finishes 1, 7 and 60 comply.

U.S. Federal Register, August 9, 1984, Housing and Urban Development Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standard, (24CFR) 3280.203. General Purpose Type 107 and Vertical Surface Type 335 comply.

U.S. Federal Test Method, Federal Aviation Regulation, DOT, Part 25.853, Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplane (Interior Finish). Vertical Surface Type 335 and Postforming Type 350 comply with parts a and c.

U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials." Basic Types 107, 335 and 350 comply.

U.S. Military Standard MIL-P-17171E (SHIPS)/Plastic Laminate. General Purpose Type 107 complies.

4. Installation: Fabrication and Assembly Recommendations

Fabrication should follow approved methods. Assembled pieces should meet the specifications of KCMA (Kitchen Cabinetmakers Manufacturers Association), ANSI A-161.2-1998 (revised), and "Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards, Guide Specifications and Quality Certification Program" guidelines of the Architectural Woodwork Institute where applicable.

Wilsonart laminates must be bonded to a substrate of reliable quality, such as particleboard, medium density fiberboard or plywood with one A face. High-pressure laminate, plaster, concrete and gypsum board should not be considered suitable substrates. Basic Types laminate may not be used as structural members.

Bond with adhesives and follow the techniques recommended by the adhesive manufacturer. Recommended adhesives are permanent types, such as urea and polyvinyl acetate (PVA), and contact types. Wilsonart adhesives are recommended for most bonding conditions.

To avoid stress cracking, do not use square-cut inside corners. All inside corners should have a minimum of 1/8" (3.175mm) radius and all edges should be routed smooth.

Drill oversized holes for screws or bolts. Screws or bolts should be slightly countersunk into the face side of a laminate-clad substrate.

Take care to ensure an appropriate acclimation between the laminate and the substrate prior to fabrication. The face and backing laminates and the substrate should be conditioned in the same environment for 48 hours before fabrication.

Recommended conditioning temperature is about 75°F (24°C). Laminates should be conditioned at 45% to 55% relative humidity.

With postforming machinery, Wilsonart 335 and 350 will postform at a nominal sheet temperature range of 325°F to 338°F (163°C to 170°C) in 20 ± 5 seconds.

Carbide-tipped saw and router blades should be used for cutting. High tool speed and low feed speed are advisable. Cutting blades should be kept sharp. Use a hold-down to prevent any vibration.

5. Warranty

Wilsonart International, Inc. warrants that, under normal use and service, this shall conform to the standards set forth on the applicable technical data sheets for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of sale to the first consumer purchaser. Dealers and distributors are provided with the technical data sheets that contain specific standards of performance for the products. In the event that this product does not perform as warranted, the first purchaser's sole remedy shall be limited to repair or replacement of all or any part of the product that is defective, at the manufacturer's sole discretion.

This warranty applies only to product:

1. In its original installation; and
2. Purchased by the first consumer purchaser.

This warranty is not transferable, and expires upon resale or transfer by the first consumer purchaser. This warranty shall not apply to defects or damage arising for any of the following:

1. Accidents, abuse or misuse;
2. Exposure to extreme temperature;
3. Improper fabrication or installation; or
4. Improper maintenance.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL WILSONART INTERNATIONAL, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NO FABRICATOR, INSTALLER, DEALER AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF WILSONART INTERNATIONAL, INC. HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MODIFY THE OBLIGATIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS WARRANTY.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state; therefore, some of the limitations stated above may not apply to you. It is to your benefit to save your documentation upon purchase of a product.

6. Maintenance*

The decorative surface may be cleaned with warm water and mild soaps, such as those used for hands or dishes. Do not use cleansers that contain abrasives, acids or alkalis; they will damage the decorative surface. Remove stubborn stains with a 2-minute exposure to hypochlorite bleach such as CloroxÒ, followed by a clean water rinse.

We recommend that you not allow any of the following reagents to remain in contact with the decorative surface:

1. Hypochlorite bleach, except as described above
   
   
2. Hydrogen peroxide solution
   
   
3. Mineral acids, hydrochloric acid such as Lime-A-WayT, sulfuric or nitric acid
   
   
4. Caustic solutions containing greater than 2% lye, such as Drano®
   
   
5. Sodium bisulfate, such as Sani-Flush®
   
   
6. Potassium permanganate
   
   
7. Berry juices
   
   
8. Silver nitrate, in 1% concentration or greater
   
   
9. Gentian violet
   
   
10. Mild silver protein, such as 20% argyrol
    
    
11. Bluing
    
    
12. Fabric dye, such as Tintex® or Rit®
    
    
13. Alcohol containing 1% iodine in solution
    
    

If you require a decorative laminate that can withstand these and other chemicals, please refer to the Tech Data for WilsonartÒ ChemsurfÒ Chemical-Resistant Laminates.

Free copies of the "Care and Maintenance Guide," which covers all Wilsonart products, are available. The guide can be accessed at http://www.wilsonartlaminate.com or by calling our hotline at 800-433-3222. It can be used for your own information, for project manuals, and for provision to clients and contractors involved with interior construction and finishing.

*Not applicable for Phenolic Laminate Backing Sheet.

7. Technical Services

For samples, literature, questions or technical assistance, please contact our toll-free Hotline at (800) 433-3222, Monday through Friday, 7 am - 7 pm, CST.

Specification Form:

Surface shall be Wilsonart Laminate, produced by Wilsonart International, Inc., Temple, Texas 76503-6110 Type: Specify 335, 350 & 107 Surface   Colour Number: __________     Colour Name: __________ Finish   Number: __________     Name: __________ Edge Trim   Colour Number: __________     Colour Name: __________ Adhesive   Name: __________     Grade/Type: __________     Brand: Wilsonart Adhesive

Basic Types TD (TD2200)
Revised: January 2003
© 2003, Wilsonart International