HI-MACS

HI-MACS is the ultimate solid surface. It is the ideal material for benchtops and other surfacing applications where extreme durability, versatility and lasting beauty are essential.

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THE FUTURE OF SURFACES

HI-MACS® is an advanced non-porous, highly versatile decorative material suitable for high wear areas such as kitchens, laboratories and hotels. Available in a wide range of colours, patterns and shapes.

TECHNOLOGY

HI-MACS has been developed by LG Chem® using advanced polymer resin technology. The acrylic resins act as a reinforcing agent, adding extra strength while creating a non-porous surface that can be repaired if scratched or chipped.

EASY TO CLEAN

Unlike other surfaces HI-MACS doesn’t absorb spillages or food odours that may occur during daily use, leaving surfaces hygienically clean for the life of the benchtop. It can be cleaned simply with warm water and a non-abrasive household cleaner.

HYGIENIC

HI-MACS inhibits the growth of bacteria because it is exceptionally non-porous. This makes it the ideal surface material for bathrooms and food preparation areas. HI-MACS is so hygienic that it is officially certifies as being suitable for contact with food.*

*HI-MACS is recognised by NSF International as complying with ANSI/NSF51 and is LGA 5631227 hygiene testing.

FEATURES

Seamless joins
Design flexibility
Repairable if scratched or chipped
Extensive edge treatment options
Acrylic resins add extra strength
Non-porous (Antibacterial)
Hygienic long-life surface
10-year limited warranty

APPLICATIONS

Kitchen benchtops and splashbacks
Vanity tops
Retail counter tops
Restaurant and cafe tables
Commercial food preparation areas
Reception counters and office desks
Laboratory benchtops
Dental Surgeries
Integration sinks baths and shower units

Sizes / Specs

Standard Sheet Sizes
Width (mm)	Length (mm)	Thickness (mm)
3680	760	12
2490	760	6^

^6 mm available in a limited range of colours.

Physical properties
Properties	Test	Result	Unit
Specific Gravity	JIS-K-7112	1.75	_
Rockwell Hardness	ASTM D 785	Solid Colour: 90 Granite: 88	_
Barcol Hardness	ASTM D 785	Granite: 61±3 Solid Colour: 63±3	_
Tensile Strength	ASTM D 638	390	kg/cm
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D 638	95,000	kg/cm
Flexural Strength	ASTM D 790	790	kg/cm
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D 790	98,000	kg/cm
Izod Impact Strength	ASTM D 256	1.5	kg x cm/cm
Pencil Hardness	JIS-K-5400	5	H
Water Absorption	ASTM D 570	0.05	%
Heat Distortion Temperature	ASTM D 648	Solid: 105~110 Granite: 104~108	°C
Thermal Expansion	ASTM D 696	30 x 10-6	m/m/°C
Stain Recovery	KS F 4810-1986	98	%
Weather Resistance	ASTM D 1499	No change	1,000 hours

Edge Treatments

These are just some of the limitless design possibilities available for edge detail.

edge-treatments

Stain resistance
Classification	Result
Water marking pen (black), coffee, tea, scotch, milk, distilled liquor, edible oil, urine, iodine fluid (10%) etc	Easily removed with water
Crayon, lipstick, water marking pen (red) etc	Removed with neutral detergents
Oil marking pen, eye liner pencil etc	Removed with cleanser

Chemical resistance
Classification	Result
Hydrochloric Acid (20%)	No change
Sulphuric Acid (20%)	No change
Ammonia (28%)	No change
Sodium Hydroxide (40%)	No change
Methyl Alcohol	No change
Toluene	No change
Xylene	No change

Technical Specifications

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FIRE RATING TEST

You can download HI-MACS® fire rating test results by clicking on the PDF's below.

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HI-MACS enhances the elegance and harmony of your living environment with natural beauty and the synthesis of design and creativity.

FEATURES

Wide spectrum of color and pattern choices.
Stain and chemical resistance.
Non-porous surfaces (does not support fungal or bacterial growth).
Effortless fabrication and seamless installation.

APPLICATIONS
Kitchen Tops, Vanity Tops, Wall Decorations, Laboratory Tables, Working Tables, Office Desks, Commercial Interiors.

SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1. Summary of ISSFA Testing for Performance Properties Report of results for HI-MACS on Arctic White (Sample #010803001-002) and Ivory Quartz (Sample #010803003-004)

Analysis	Arctic White	Ivory Quartz
Consistency of Color (Same Sheet) ISSFA SST 2.1-00	Pass	Pass
Cleanability Stain Rating ISSFA SST 3.1-00	30 (17/13)	14 (7/7)
Visual Defects ISSFA SST 5.1-00	Pass	Pass
Light Resistence ISSFA SST 7/1-00	No Effect - Pass	No Effect - Pass
Boiling Water Resistance ISSFA SST 8.1-00 (referencing NEMA LD3-3.5)	No Effect - Pass	No Effect - Pass
High Temperature Resistance ISSFA SST 9.1-00 (referencing NEMA LD3-3.6)	No Effect - Pass*	No Effect - Pass

* after cleaning with water, abrasive cleaning powder containing bleach and a Scotch-Brite® #7447 pad.

Table 2. Summary of ISSFA Testing for Engineering Properties
Report of results for HI-MACS on Arctic White (Sample #010803001-002) and Ivory Quartz (Sample #010803003-004)

Analysis	Arctic White	Ivory Quartz
Radiant Heat Resistance NEMA LD3-3.10	600+ seconds Pass	600+ seconds Pass
Linear Thermal Expansion (ASTM E 228-95)	3.81 x 10-5 mm/mm °C (2.12 x 10-5 in./in. °F) Pass	3.71 x 10-5 mm/mm °C (2.06 x 10-5 in./in. °F) Pass
Flexual Strength (PSI) (ASTM D-790-99)	78.77 Mpa (11,424 PSI) Pass	64.75 Mpa (9,391 PSI) Pass
Flexural Modulus (MPSI) (ASTM D 790-99)	9239 Mpa (1.34 MPSI) Pass	9584 Mpa (1.39 MPSI) Pass
Barcol Hardness (ASTM D 2583)	65 Pass	65 Pass
Flatness of Sheets ISSFA SST 4.1-00	Length - <0.25 mm (<0.010 in.) Positive Warp Width - 0.50 mm Pass	Length - <0.85 mm (0.033 in.) Positive Warp Width - 0.80 mm (0.031 in) P
Impact Resistance ISSFA SST 6.1-00	Pass at 1525 mm (60 in.) Thickness = 0.46450 in.	Pass at 1525 mm (60 in.) Thickness = 0.47800 in.

Table 3. Cleanability / Stain Resistance - Arctic White
Report of results for HI-MACS on Arctic White (Sample #010803001-002) and Ivory Quartz (Sample #010803003-004)

Regent	Score: Covered / Not Covered by Watchglass	Visual Effect
Naphtha	0/0	No Effect
Ethyle Alcohol (90% v/v)	1/1	No Effect
Household Amonia	0/0	No Effect
Citric Acid (10% w/v)	0/0	No Effect
Povidone Iodine, 10%	0/0	No Effect
Urea (6% w/v)	0/0	No Effect
Hydorgen Peroxide Solution, 3%	0/0	No Effect
Household Bleach (5% ± 0.5% aqueous solution of Sodium Hypochlorite	0/0	No Effect
Fingernail Polish Remover	2/0	No Effect
Trisodium Phosphate (5% w/v)	0/0	No Effect
Vinegar	0/0	No Effect
Distilled Water	0/0	No Effect
No. 2 Pencil	1/1	No Effect
Vegetable Oil	0/0	No Effect
Isopropyl Alcohol (90% v/v)	0/0	No Effect
Lye Solution (1-2% w/v)	0/0	No Effect
Pine Oil	0/0	No Effect
Instant Coffee (1tsp instant coffee per 6oz. (170ml) of water)	1/1	No Effect
Catsup	0/0	No Effect
Prepared Yellow Mustard	1/1	No Effect
Wet Pekoe Tea Bag (6oz. (170ml) of water)	2/2	No Effect
Acetone	2/0	No Effect
Permanent Marker (contrasting colors)	2/2	No Effect
Ball Point Ink Pen (medium point-contrasting colors)	2/2	No Effect
Black Paste Shoe Polish	2/2	No Effect
Wax Crayon	1/1	No Effect
Total	17/13 = 30

Table 4. Cleanability / Stain Resistance - Ivory Quartz
Report of results for HI-MACS on Arctic White (Sample #010803001-002) and Ivory Quartz (Sample #010803003-004)

Regent	Score: Covered / Not Covered by Watchglass	Visual Effect
Naphtha	0/0	No Effect
Ethyle Alcohol (90% v/v)	0/0	No Effect
Household Amonia	0/0	No Effect
Citric Acid (10% w/v)	0/0	No Effect
Povidone Iodine, 10%	0/0	No Effect
Urea (6% w/v)	0/0	No Effect
Hydorgen Peroxide Solution, 3%	0/0	No Effect
Household Bleach (5% ± 0.5% aqueous solution of Sodium Hypochlorite	0/0	No Effect
Fingernail Polish Remover	0/0	No Effect
Trisodium Phosphate (5% w/v)	0/0	No Effect
Vinegar	0/0	No Effect
Distilled Water	0/0	No Effect
No. 2 Pencil	1/1	No Effect
Vegetable Oil	0/0	No Effect
Isopropyl Alcohol (90% v/v)	0/0	No Effect
Lye Solution (1-2% w/v)	0/0	No Effect
Pine Oil	0/0	No Effect
Instant Coffee (1tsp instant coffee per 6oz. (170ml) of water)	0/0	No Effect
Catsup	0/0	No Effect
Prepared Yellow Mustard	0/0	No Effect
Wet Pekoe Tea Bag (6oz. (170ml) of water)	1/1	No Effect
Acetone	0/0	No Effect
Permanent Marker (contrasting colors)	2/2	No Effect
Ball Point Ink Pen (medium point-contrasting colors)	1/1	No Effect
Black Paste Shoe Polish	1/1	No Effect
Wax Crayon	1/1	No Effect
Total	7/7 = 14

Table 5. Visual Defects - ISSFA SST 5.1
Report of results for HI-MACS on Arctic White (Sample #010803001-002) and Ivory Quartz (Sample #010803003-004)

Sample	Arctic White	Ivory Quartz
Dirt-Show Side	1 at 0.020 (sq.mm) Pass	None, Pass
Voids-Show Side	1 at 0.025 mm (0.001in.) Pass	None, Pass
Voids-Backside mm (in.)	1 at 0.025 (0.001 in.) Pass	1 at 0.127 (0.005 in.) Pass
Light Resistence ISSFA SST 7/1-00	No Effect - Pass	No Effect - Pass

Stain Resistance/Chemical Resistance

Classification	Results
Water marketing pen (black), coffee, tea, whisky, milk, distilled liquor, edible oil, urine, 10% iodine fluid, etc. *	Removing with water
Crayon, water, marking pen (red), lipstick, etc. *	Removing with neutral detergents
Oil marketing pen, eye brow pencil, etc. *	Removing with cleanser
Cloric Acid (20%) **	No Change
Sulfuric Acid (20%) **	No Change
Ammonia (28%) **	No Change
Sodium Hydroxide (40%) **	No Change
Methyl Alcohol **	No Change
Toluene **	No Change
Xylene **	No Change

* Test Time: 24 hours
** Test Time: 16 hours (KSM 307)

Environment

LG Chem. manufacturers of HI-MACS are committed to the environment in the following ways:

Since 1995 the Cheongju Plant has been designated as an Environmentally Friendly Enterprise (EFE) by the Korean Ministry of Environment.
The Cheongju Plant has implemented over 400 plans for improvement resulting in a 32% reduction in waste and 85% decrease in air pollutant discharge.
The factory in South Korea is iso14001 and ohsas18001 accredited
LG Chem. have established an environmental goal of Zero Pollutant Discharge

HI-MACS environmental product details:

HI-MACS emits Low VOC’s contributing to better indoor air quality
It is a highly durable product and comes with a 10 year warranty
It is waterproof
It contains Post industrial Recyclable content and Recyclable properties
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute is an independent not-for-profit organisation that oversees the GREENGUARD certification program. HI-MACS have been scientifically tested to earn GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification for low emitting products and GREENGUARD Children & Schools Product Certification Program for testing chemical emissions from building products used in schools.

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HI-MACS has been independently assessed by ecospecifier and included on their list of environmentally preferable materials and products. In addition, ecospecifier has determined that this product may contribute to Green Star credit points. Visit www.ecospecifier.org for further information.

Ecospecifier certificate

In addition to the existing 10-Year Interior Warranty from LG, Gunnersen has just launched a 5-Year Exterior Warranty on 11 of its HI-MACS solid surface colours.

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