Sciencebydesign’s new ChemMagik™ chemical resistant film gives your worktops & surfaces the protection they need, while simplifying and speeding up the application / installation process and increasing overall durability. Backed by the power a fortune 100 diversified technologies and manufacturing leader serving customers worldwide, ChemMagik is based on industry- leading Fluoropolymer technology, which is a staple for industrial applications requiring barrier protection. ChemMagik is a clear overlay film with pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) that offers world class chemical, stain resistant property, with excellent clarity.
Excellent chemical barrier protects bench top from aggressive and toxic
solvents, corrosive chemicals, paints, inks, oil, grease and adhesives.
Passes SEFA 3: 2010 chemical resistance test with flying colours i.e. no
level 3 rating!!
Easy to clean during any chemical spillage, without leaving spots on
surface. Can also be used as write and rub surface for recording data
during experiment.
Available in different colors white, grey or transparent options to give a new
look to existing your laboratory furniture.
Easy to apply on existing plain surface, it could be a table top or side walls
of fume hood. It comes with PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive), just remove
the release liner and apply on any smooth surface. Required lengths are
easily measured using ruler markings on the release liner. Thicker
protective layer (~150% thicker) eliminates the need for a premask, offers
ease of film handling during lamination and speeds up the edge trimming
process.
Material | Ease of cleaning | Moisture barrier | Ease of installation | Ease of maintenance | Ease to replace | Customizable |
ChemMagik™ | ***** | ***** | ***** | ***** | ***** | ***** |
Other worktops | *** | *** | * | ** | * | ** |
Chemical test as per SEFA 3:2010 allows maximum 4 nos of level 3 ratings. As per the test conducted by Intertek-USA, there is not a single level 3 rating for any chemical. This proves that the chemical resistance of this film is much higher than the most respected worktop and liner brands in the world!
The report is reproduced as below:
The received sample to be tested for chemical resistance as described herein: Place panel on flat surface, clean with soap (Liqui-Nox at 5% concentration) and water and blot dry. Condition the panel for 48-hours at 73±3°F (23±2°C) and 50 ± 5% relative humidity. Test the panel for chemical resistance using forty-nine (49) different chemical reagents by the following methods.
A cotton ball, saturated with the test chemical, was
placed in a one ounce bottle (10mm x 7mm test tube or similar container). The container
was inverted on the test material surface for a period of 24 hours. Temperature of test:
23° +/- 2°C (73° +/- 4°F). This method was used for the organic solvents.
Five drops (1/4cc) of the test chemical were placed on the test material surface. The chemical was covered with a watch glass (25mm), convex side down for a period of 24 hours. Temperature of test: 23° +/- 2°C (73° +/- 4°F). This method was used for all chemicals listed below other than solvents.
After 24-hours exposure, exposed areas were washed with water, then a detergent solution detergent (Liqui-Nox at 5% concentration) and finally with isopropyl alcohol. Materials were then rinsed with distilled water and dried with a cloth.
0 – No Effect |
1 – Excellent |
2 – Good |
3 – Fair |
Sr. No | Chemicals | ChemMagik™ Rating |
1 | Acetate, Amy | 0 |
2 | Acetate, Ethyl | 1 |
3 | Acetone | 0 |
4 | Alcohol, Butyl | 0 |
5 | Alcohol, Ethyl | 0 |
6 | Alcohol, Methyl | 0 |
7 | Benzene | 0 |
8 | Carbon Tetrachloride | 1 |
9 | Chloroform | 0 |
10 | Cresol | 0 |
11 | Dichloroacetic Acid | 0 |
12 | Dimethylformanide | 0 |
13 | Dioxane | 0 |
14 | Ethyl Ether | 0 |
15 | Formaldehyde, 37% | 0 |
16 | Furfural | 0 |
17 | Gasoline | 0 |
18 | Methyl Ethyl Ketone | 0 |
19 | Methylene Chloride | 0 |
20 | Monochlorobenzene | 0 |
21 | Naphthalene | 0 |
22 | Phenol, 90% | 0 |
23 | Toluene | 2 |
24 | Trichloroethylene | 0 |
25 | Xylene | 0 |
26 | Acetic Acid, 98% | 0 |
27 | Acid Dichromate, 5% | 0 |
28 | Ammonium Hydroxide, 28% | 0 |
29 | Chromic Acid, 60% | 1 |
30 | Formic Acid, 90% | 0 |
31 | Hydrochloric Acid, 37% | 0 |
32 | Hydrofluoric Acid, 48% | 0 |
33 | Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% | 0 |
34 | Iodine, Tincture of | 0 |
35 | Nitric Acid, 20% | 0 |
36 | Nitric Acid, 30% | 0 |
37 | Nitric Acid, 70% | 0 |
38 | Phosphoric Acid, 85% | 0 |
39 | Silver Nitrate, Saturated | 0 |
40 | Sodium Hydroxide, 10% | 0 |
41 | Sodium Hydroxide, 20% | 0 |
42 | Sodium Hydroxide, 40% | 0 |
43 | Sodium Hydroxide, Flake | 0 |
44 | Sodium Sulphide, Saturated | 0 |
45 | Sulphuric Acid, 33% | 0 |
46 | Sulphuric Acid 77% | 0 |
47 | Sulphuric Acid, 96% | 0 |
48 | Sulphuric Acid, (77%) and Nitric Acid (70%), equal parts | 0 |
49 | Zinc Chloride, Saturated | 0 |