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New Silicone Lab Mats Keep Benchtops Clean and Safe from Stains, Spills and Wear
1 May 2017
Lois Manton-O'Byrne, PhD
Executive Editor
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The Lab Mat by Heathrow Scientific is an economical solution to help keep benchtops clean and safe from stains, spills and wear. Save money by eliminating the need for repeated purchases and disposal costs associated with disposable paper mats. The lab mat is made from a durable FDA approved silicone material that creates a stain resistant washable working surface.
When the mat is done being used, it can be easily cleaned using any standard disinfectant by simply wiping it, or putting it in a dishwasher and it's ready for repeated use. Since the lab mat is reusable, it helps reduce waste making it a more environmentally friendly option over the alternative paper mats.
- Made from FDA food grade silicone
- Ideal for every type of laboratory and more specialized areas such as cold rooms, clean rooms, sterile suites and areas where high sterility is a requirement
- Protect countertops from hot items up to 200°C (392°F)-- General chemical resistance from moderate oxidizing chemicals, concentrated sodium hydroxide
- NOT RESISTANT to many solvents, oils, concentrated acids and dilute sodium hydroxide - Washable with standard disinfectants in sinks or dishwashers allow for easy clean up for repetitive uses
- Mat can be rolled up for compact storage
- Autoclavable at 121° for 15 minutes
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