Key Features
1. Outstanding Acid and Chemical Resistance
This acid-proof lab worktop withstands a wide range of laboratory chemicals, including solvents, bases, and oxidants. Its only real weakness is hydrofluoric acid, making it a reliable choice for most corrosive-resistant bench applications.
2. High-End, Durable Construction
Built from refined wood fiber bonded with phenolic resin, the dense core resists scratches, impact, and daily wear. You get a surface that keeps its professional finish through years of demanding lab use.
3. Reliable Heat Tolerance
The worktop withstands long-term temperatures up to 180°C, ensuring stable performance with standard heated equipment and routine lab operations.
4. Hygienic, Easy-Clean Surface
The smooth, non-porous finish wipes down quickly and resists staining, supporting cleaner benches and simpler maintenance in busy lab environments.
5. Ready-to-Ship Color Options
Available in Gray, White, Black, and Ice Blue, all held in stock, so you can specify a clean, consistent look across your lab without long lead times.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Trespa TopLab Worktop |
| Material | Refined wood fiber + phenolic resin (hydroxybenzene aldehyde resin) |
| Colors in Stock | Gray, White, Black, Ice Blue |
| Standard Size 1 | 3050 × 1530 × 13 / 16 / 20 mm |
| Standard Size 2 | 2550 × 1860 × 13 / 16 / 20 mm |
| Available Thickness | 13 / 16 / 20 mm |
| Max Long-Term Heat Resistance | 180°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Strong against solvents, bases, and oxidants |
| Chemical Weakness | Hydrofluoric acid |
| Surface Finish | Smooth, non-porous, easy-clean |
Applications
Laboratory Benches
A durable, chemical-resistant surface for central and wall benches where daily handling of reagents and equipment is routine.
Fume Hood Work Surfaces
Well-suited to fume hood interiors thanks to its strong resistance to solvents, bases, and oxidants during corrosive procedures.
Specialized Workstations
A high-end choice for research labs, QC labs, and institutional facilities that want a premium look alongside reliable chemical protection.
Performance Comparison of Laboratory Worktops
| Material | Composition | Max. Long-Term Heat | Chemical Resistance | Chemical Weakness | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trespa TopLab | Refined wood fiber, phenolic resin (hydroxybenzene aldehyde resin) | 180°C | Strong against solvents, bases, and oxidants | Hydrofluoric acid | 13 / 16 / 20 mm |
| Ceramic | Natural silicate | 800°C | Strong against solvents, bases, oxidants, and most acids | Hydrofluoric acid | 20 mm |
| Epoxy Resin | Epoxy resin, quartz sand, catalysts, curing agents, pigments | 300°C | Strong against solvents, bases, and most oxidants | Sulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrofluoric acid, potassium permanganate | 16 / 19 / 25 mm |
| Stainless Steel | Stainless steel | 180°C | Strong against solvents, bases, oxidants, and organic acids | Mineral acids (hydrochloric, sulfuric, nitric, phosphoric, hydrofluoric) | 20 mm |
| Phenolic Resin Laminate | Chemical-resistant film, overlay paper, decor paper, kraft paper | 135°C | Strong against solvents, oxidants, and many acids | Sulfuric acid, nitric acid, sodium hydroxide | 12.7 / 16 / 19 mm |
| Polypropylene | Propylene, ethylene | 110°C | Strong against bases, most oxidants, and hydrofluoric acid | — | 15 mm |
Trespa TopLab strikes a strong balance of chemical resistance, durability, and finish quality, making it a high-end option for labs that want dependable protection with a clean, modern appearance.
Customization Options
We produce Trespa TopLab worktops to fit your exact project requirements:
- Custom sizes cut to your bench or fume hood layout
- Thickness options of 13, 16, or 20 mm
- Color selection from Gray, White, Black, and Ice Blue
- Sink cutouts shaped to your specified basin
- Faucet and fixture holes drilled to your drawings
- Edge profiles finished for safe handling
Normal Color Option
Request a Quote
Planning your next laboratory fit-out? Send us your dimensions, thickness, color, and cutout requirements, and our team will prepare a tailored quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions: Trespa TopLab Worktop
Q: Is the Trespa TopLab worktop resistant to hydrofluoric acid?
A: No. Hydrofluoric acid is the only chemical known to damage the Trespa TopLab worktop. It resists nearly all other laboratory reagents, including solvents, bases, and oxidants. For work involving hydrofluoric acid, we recommend using a polypropylene container or a dedicated HF-resistant surface instead.
Q: What temperature can the Trespa TopLab worktop withstand?
A: The worktop tolerates long-term temperatures up to 180°C. This makes it a stable choice for standard heated equipment and routine lab operations. For applications involving open flames or temperatures above this range, a ceramic worktop is the better fit.
Q: What colors are available?
A: The Trespa TopLab worktop comes in four in-stock colors: Gray, White, Black, and Ice Blue. Because these colors are held in stock, you can specify a consistent look across your lab without long lead times.
Q: Can you customize the size and cutouts?
A: Yes. We produce worktops to your exact project dimensions and machine sink cutouts, faucet holes, and cable slots to your drawings. Just send us your specifications or bench layout, and we will manufacture the worktop to match.
Q: What thickness options are available?
A: The Trespa TopLab worktop is available in 13 mm, 16 mm, and 20 mm thicknesses. Thicker panels offer added rigidity for heavy equipment or wide unsupported spans, while thinner panels suit lighter bench applications. Our standard sizes are 3050 × 1530 mm and 2550 × 1860 mm.
Q: How does Trespa TopLab compare to ceramic and epoxy resin worktops?
A: Each material suits different priorities. Trespa TopLab offers strong chemical resistance, a premium finish, and in-stock color options, with a heat rating of 180°C. Ceramic handles up to 800°C with the broadest chemical protection, making it the choice for extreme heat and acids. Epoxy resin sits between the two at 300°C. Trespa TopLab is ideal when you want a high-end appearance and dependable resistance for standard-temperature applications.
Q: Is the worktop suitable for fume hoods?
A: Yes. Its strong resistance to solvents, bases, and oxidants makes it a reliable surface for fume hood interiors during corrosive procedures. Keep in mind its 180°C heat limit, so for high-heat work inside the hood, consider ceramic instead.
Q: Is the surface hygienic and easy to clean?
A: Yes. The smooth, non-porous surface wipes down quickly and resists staining, supporting cleaner benches and simpler maintenance. This makes it well-suited to busy labs where surfaces are cleaned frequently.
Q: What is the worktop made from?
A: The Trespa TopLab worktop is made from refined wood fiber bonded with phenolic resin. This dense construction resists scratches, impact, and daily wear, keeping its professional finish through years of demanding lab use.
Q: How do I request a quote for a lab project?
A: Send us your required dimensions, thickness, color, and cutout details, along with quantities. Our team will prepare a tailored quotation based on your specifications. For larger fit-outs, share your bench or fume hood layout so we can confirm the full scope.
