Use and Care Guide

Formica Group Technical Guide | 3
FTB-0824 | Rev 8 | 06/20
FORMICA
®
LAMINATE BY FORMICA GROUP
TECHNICAL DATA
GENERAL PURPOSE GRADE 10 AND POST-FORMING GRADES 12 & 20
FIRE TEST DATA – ASTM E- 84
Formica Corporation conducts and maintains an active re testing
program to provide code regulators, architects, and designers
with current information on a variety of panel assemblies. Fire test
data using Formica
®
Brand Laminate sheets (grades 10/HGS,
12HGP, and 20/VGP) is available upon request. Contact Formica
®
Corporation Technical Services at 1-800-FORMICA
™
(option 3) or
513-786- 3578 for assistance.
CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS
FORMICA
®
BRAND LAMINATE
(GENERAL PURPOSE — GRADE 10/HGS/HORIZONTAL
APPLICATION)
FMVSS 302
NSF Standard 35
ASTM-G22 Approved
Greenguard Certication
FORMICA
®
BRAND LAMINATE
(POST-FORMING — GRADE 12/HGP/HORIZONTAL APPLICATION)
U.S. Federal Specication, LP-508-H, Style D, Type II, Class
FMVSS 302
NSF Standard 35
Greenguard Certication
FORMICA
®
BRAND LAMINATE
(POST-FORMING — GRADE 20/ VGP / VERTICAL APPLICATION)
U.S. Federal Specication, LP-508-H, Style D, Type II, Class 2 CFR
Part 3280 Manufacturing Home Construction and Safety Standards
FMVSS 302
NSF Standard 35
Greenguard Certication
SIZES
Sheet widths: 30" (762mm), 36" (914mm), 48" (1219mm),
60" (1524mm)
Sheet lengths: 96" (2438mm), 120" (3048mm), 144" (3658mm)
*Check National Product Guide for specic size options for a décor.
THICKNESS
WEIGHT PER SQUARE FOOT
Grade 10/HGS: 0.324 pounds
Grade 12/HGP: 0.252 pounds
Grade 20/VGP: 0.180 pounds
TO ORDER FORMICA
®
BRAND LAMINATE SAMPLES,
PLEASE CALL:
U.S.: 1-800-FORMICA
™
(select option 1)
Canada: 1-800-363-1405.
HOW TO SPECIFY
Surface (and appropriate backing sheet) shall be Formica
®
Brand
Laminate by Formica Group, Cincinnati, Ohio.
COLOR NUMBER
COLOR NAME
GRADE
FINISH
SIZE
USE AND CARE GUIDELINES
Formica
®
Laminate surfacing are designed for beauty and durability.
Like any surfacing materials they can be damaged by abuse and
carelessness. When used as recommended with proper use and
care, the end result is years
of satisfaction.
PROTECTING THE SURFACE
Before selecting the surface material, consider the type of use it
will receive, as well as its texture, color, and reective values. A
rough-textured surface has dierent advantages, depending upon
use, than a smooth-textured surface. Dark colors tend to enhance
scratches, marring and ngerprints.
SCRATCH AND IMPACT PROTECTION
Formica
®
Laminate surfacing materials are resistant to scratches
and impacts under normal use conditions.
USE CUTTING BOARDS, CHOPPING BLOCKS, OR OTHER
PROTECTIVE SURFACES.
• Do not chop, slice, pound, or hammer on any laminate surface.
• Knives or other sharp utensils may slice or scratch the surface.
• Heavy blows from a hammer or meat tenderizer may crack or
gouge the surface.
USE PLACE MATS, DOILIES, AND TRIVETS ON LAMINATE
SURFACES WHEN NECESSARY.
• Ceramics and abrasive objects can cause scratching and
premature wear – do not slide these items across surface.
FOLLOW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLEANING – DO NOT USE
ABRASIVE CLEANERS, STEEL WOOL, SANDPAPER, OR
SCOTCH-BRITE
®
SCOURING PADS.
TYPICAL NEMA
THICKNESS THICKNESS RANGE
Grade 10 (HGS) .044" (1.1mm) .043" - .053" (1.08mm - 1.32mm)
Grade 12 (HGP) .035" (0.9mm) .034" - .044" (0.88mm - 1.12mm)
Grade 20 (VGP) .027" (0.7mm) .024" - .032" (0.6mm - 0.8mm)