The beautiful and durable UV-cured pre-finishing option is Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA) compliant. This chemical resistant finish is perfect for labs, schools and other installations that demand the performance of a laboratory grade finish.
WHAT MAKES UV LABCOAT™ SO GREAT?
SEFA COMPLIANT
PASSED A 49-POINT CHEMICAL TEST
REDUCES FABRICATION TIME
PREMIUM FINISH…TESTED AND CERTIFIED.
Columbia Forest Products' UV LabCoat™, is a pre-finished hardwood plywood with a premium topcoat that offers even more depth, clarity, and durability than our standard UV offering. It is compliant with the Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA), enabling it to be used in labs, schools, institutions and other commercial installations that require the chemical resistance of a laboratory grade finish.
Combined with our PureBond® formaldehyde-free hardwood plywood technology, UV LabCoat panels will enhance and improve your next project meeting the highest standards for appearance, performance and indoor air quality. Since 1996, Columbia Forest Products has delivered over 16 million UV Wood panels to the industry for those seeking a beautiful, pre-finished hardwood plywood panel with the convenience and durability of a VOC-free UV topcoat in both clear (UV Wood) or stained (CustomColors™) options.
Customers appreciate both the time and cost savings in their facilities and the added benefit of no VOC emissions. The UV LabCoat finish option offers improved aesthetics plus excellent chemical resistance while maintaining the depth and clarity the market has come to expect from Columbia’s finishing line.
UV LabCoat passed three SEFA-certified tests: the 49-point 8.1 Chemical Spot Test, the 8.2 Hot Water Test and the 8.3 Impact Test. This SEFA-compliant laboratory grade finish is available from Columbia’s four regional finish line facilities allowing for easy delivery to almost anywhere in the US and Canada.
| Specifications | Standard UV Wood | New UV LabCoat Upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Finish Thickness Dry | 1.0 – 1.5 mil | 2.3 – 3.5 mil |
| % of Solids Applied | 100% | 100% |
| VOC Emissions | None | None |
| Effect of Water or Solvent | None | None |
| Acetone Wipe Down | Yes | Yes |
| AWI/NKB/ANSI Standard | Exceeds | Exceeds |
| Durability | Excellent | More Chemical Resistant than our standard UV Wood |
| Machinability | Excellent | Excellent |
| Wood Preparation | Cross grain and long grain sanded to ensure maximum smoothness | Cross grain and long grain sanded to ensure maximum smoothness |
| Gloss Level Options | Satin: 30-40% reflection (must specify) Medium Gloss: 50-60% reflection (standard) High Gloss: 80-90% reflection (must specify) | Satin: 30-40% reflection (must specify) Medium Gloss: 50-60% reflection (standard) High Gloss: 80-90% reflection (must specify) |
| SEFA Compliant | No | Yes |
| Special Tooling Required | None | None |
| Suitability for Vertical Surfaces | Yes | Yes |
| Suitability for Horizontal Surfaces | No | No |
| SEFA Suggested Applications |
• Residential kitchen cabinets and casework, light commercial use |
• Laboratory furniture and fixtures, commercial, institutional, or retail fixtures and casework, where resistance to cleaning chemicals is required |
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- SEFA Compliant panels that provide a chemical resistant finish.
- UV LabCoat passed 3 certified tests: 8.1 Chemical Spot Test, 8.2 Hot Water Test and 8.3 Impact Test.
- Beautiful UV finish that resists scratches and chips and passed a 49-point chemical test.
- 100% Solids, factory applied, VOC-free epoxy finish can reduce hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) emission at fabricator if it displaces on-site finishing.
- Premium, Full-Fill™ finish adds luster, depth and clarity to the decorative wood veneer.
- Finished surface reduces labor time, increasing productivity and efficiency in fabrication.
- Four regional finish line facilities across North America for consistent availability and prompt delivery.
- PureBond formaldehyde-free technology complies with CARB Phase 2 regulations and can contribute to LEED® credits.
- 200 million panels produced with PureBond – a proven solution.
- Over 65 years of making the industry’s superior hardwood plywood.
WHERE TO BUY
Whether you're a large contractor or a DIY hobbyist, Columbia Forest Products are conveniently available throughout North America. Find your wholesale distributor, Home Depot store, or PureBond Fabricator here!