Overview

PALCLAD PRO HYG is an antimicrobial, rigid thermoplastic sheet that can be easily thermoformed or used as a laminate over Palram’s PALIGHT® cellular polymer sheets or wood substrates like MDF, particle board, or plywood. Silver-ion technology protects the product against the growth of microbes such as bacteria, mold and mildew that cause stains and odors. It does so by disrupting the ability of these microorganisms to reproduce. PALCLAD PRO HYG is Clean Air GOLD certified and conforms to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method V1.2: Private Office and School Classroom. It also conforms to LEED and WELL for low-emitting products. PALCLAD PRO HYG is the surfacing solution for many common areas within healthcare suites and hospitals, schools and universities, dormitories, locker rooms, gyms, daycare, long-term care, retail environments, office spaces and manufacturing facilities.

Main Benefits

• Water resistant
ĥ Easily fabricated, thermoformed
and vacuum formed ĥ Can be laminated to materials such
as MDF, plywood, rigid foam PVC ĥ Class A fire rated
ĥ Free from phthalates, lead and formaldehyde
ĥ High chemical & impact resistance
ĥ Easy to clean
ĥ Withstands frequent sanitizing & disinfection
ĥ Printable while maintaining antimicrobial properties
ĥ USDA/FDA compliant
ĥ Clean Air GOLD certified; highest VOC certification for indoor air quality
ĥ REACH and RoHS compliant
ĥ 100% recyclable

Typical Applications

ĥ Vacuum formed parts such as medical device housings, covers & trays
ĥ Sanitation stations
ĥ Retail applications such as displays, exhibits & kiosks
ĥ HVAC ducts, linings, covers, pans
ĥ Clean rooms, medical suites, dental offices
ĥ Specialty vehicles, transportation
ĥ Laminate for cabinets, counter and table tops, organizational storage, ready-to-assemble furniture

Colors*

• White
• Beige
• Ocean Blue
• Green Grappe
*Additional colors are available, subject to minimum quantity

Embossed/Haircell finish one side, resists scratches and fingerprints.

Compliance and Certifications

PALCLAD PRO HYG is manufactured using bio-based plasticizers unlike other competitive products using phthalate plasticizers which have been banned by various organizations around the world. PALCLAD PRO HYG is in compliance with REACH and RoHS requirements using no heavy metals or phthalates in its composition.

Flammability

PALCLAD PRO HYG complies with the most demanding international fire resistance standards in the field of plastics, as indicated in the detailed table below. The classification is subject to product type, thickness and color

How Palram’s antimicrobial products are protected from microbes:

1. Microbes that cause odor, staining and material degradation contaminate an HYG protected product.
2. Silver ions act against these microbes in three ways:
 A. They promote the formation of reactive oxygen species which irreversibly damages microbial cells.
 B. They stop microbes reproduction by interfering with their DNA replication and regeneration.
 C. They are able to combine with microbial proteins: this will cause disruption in energy production and other essential functions that otherwise would keep microbes alive.
3. Odor, staining and material degradation causing microbes are reduced for the treated product.
4. Through a combination of actions, Palram’s HYG antimicrobial technology irreversibly damage microbial cells on the surface, causing a reduction in microbes for the product.