The antibacterial active ingredient in hygienic cladding sheet provides dual biostatic and biocidal action which stops bacterial growth and kills the bacteria on the sheet.
Unique construction materials are a means of satisfying the ever increasing regulatory requirements placed on hygiene standards in food processing areas, hospitals, medical facilities, commercial kitchens, abattoirs etc. This material inhibits the spread of bacteria and is suitable for use in hygienically demanding applications which require its antimicrobial action.
The active ingredient is a silver glass matrix which releases silver ions throughout the sheet for a consistently effective action against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. As the matrix is evenly distributed throughout the sheet, the effectiveness of the material is maintained, even if the surface becomes worn or scratched.
It can be easily cleaned with typical non-abrasive cleaning products and disinfectants and satisfies requirements on fire performance.
Hygienic cladding is available in white with a satin/gloss finish.
| Sheet Size | Thicknesses |
|---|---|
| 2440 x 1220 | 0.9mm - 2.7mm |
| 2750 x 1220 | 0.9mm - 2.7mm |
| 3050 x 1220 | 0.9mm - 2.7mm |
| Typical Property | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
Physical Properties | ||
| Specific Gravity | DIN 53479 | 1.38 - 1.42 g/cm3 |
| Water Absorption | DIN 53495 | 0.15 %w/w |
| Thermal Properties | ||
| Linear Thermal Expansion | DIN 53762 | 6.8 x 10-5 m/mK |
| Thermal Conductivity | DIN 52612 | 0.16 |
| Softening Point | DIN 53460 | 72 - 74 °C |
| Deformation Temp at Load | ASTM D 648 | 64-65 °C |
| Melting Point | > 120 °C | |
| > 120 °C | -20 to +60 °C | |
| Mechanical Properties | ||
| Tensile Strength at Yield | DIN 53455 | 58-62 MN/m2 |
| Elongation at Break | DIN 53455 | >100% |
| Elastic Modulus | DIN 53455 | 0.3 GM/m2 |
| Impact Resistance | DIN 53448 | 15 kN/m2 |
| Electrical Properties | ||
| Dielectric Strength | 40 kV/cm | |
| Surface Resistivity | 1013 Ohm | |
| Volume Resistivity | 1015 Ohm*cm | |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.6 (for 1kHz) | |
| Dielectric Dissipation Factor | 0.015 (for 1kHz) | |
| Tracking Resistance | CPI |
Non abrasive cleaning solutions are suitable for cleaning this material.
The service temperature range of flat PVC Hygienic cladding sheet is -20˚C to +60˚C. Greater care should be taken when working with PVC sheet at lower temperatures: PVC is less resistant to impact damage at lower temperatures. It should not be installed near heat sources such as cookers and heating boilers as these could cause distortion and damage
This material has excellent resistance to most chemicals including dilute acids and alkalis, alcohols, glycols, atmospheric pollutants and most cleaning solutions. Contact with solvents and wet wood preservatives should be avoided. It does not corrode or rot and is not attacked by pests.
It is essential to maintain consistency of appearance when fitting flat PVC sheet. This is best achieved when:
Medical
Food
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