Swanstone SOLID SURFACE PRODUCTS - Specification - Manual

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SOLID SURFACE PRODUCTS SPECIFICATION AND TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Product
Swanstone Reinforced Solid
Surface Products
Manufacturer
Swan, St. Louis, Missouri with
manufacturing facilities in
Centralia, Illinois.
Product Composition
Swanstone ® is a compression-
molded compound that
consists of a blend of polymer
resins, fillers and reinforcement
additives. In the manufacturing
process, Swanstone transforms
into a thermoset material that
has extreme resistance to
heat, impact, expansion, and
chemicals.
Product Category
Swanstone is available in
integral top and bowl van-
ity tops, bathtub surrounds,
shower walls, kitchen sinks,
kitchen countertops, under-
mount sinks, bar sinks, drop-in
lavatories, undermount bowls,
blank vanity tops and table
tops. Offset vanity top bowl
locations are available.
Colors
Swanstone is available
in a variety of solid and
aggregate colors, including
four eco-friendly colors.
Warranties
Swanstone wall panels and
trim kits, vanity tops and
bowls, drop-in kitchen and
bar sinks, window trim kits
and shower floors are covered
by a limited lifetime warranty
for residential applications.
For commercial applications
Swan offers the following
limited warranties:
25-Year Limited Warranty
on wall panels and trim kits.
25-Year Limited Warranty
against thermal cracking on
our vanity tops and bowls.
10-Year Limited Warranty
against defects on
counter-tops.
10-Year Limited Warranty
against defects and/or
thermal cracking on our
kitchen sinks and bar sinks.
10-Year Limited Warranty
against warping, blistering,
loss of color, or fading on
shower floors. Complete
details and product warranty
application for both residen-
tial and commercial are
available by writing to Swan.
Maintenance
Swanstone should be cleaned
as you would any other
fine kitchen or bath fixture.
For kitchen sinks and coun-
tertops, rinse any food or
beverage residue as soon
as possible; follow up with
normal household cleaners.
To remove residue that cannot
be rinsed away or removed
with other types of cleaners,
use powdered abrasive clean-
ers and/or a nylon or plastic
scrubbing pad. Vanity tops
should be cleaned with normal
household cleaners. Cleaners
designed for removing mineral-
based stains can be used on
Swanstone, as well as a mild
solution (50/50) of chlorine
bleach and water. In the
event of a scratch, start with
powdered abrasive cleaner
and a scrubbing pad; if further
attention is needed, use white
automotive rubbing compound
or light sanding with a 400
grit or 40 micron sandpaper.
Application
Any interior, horizontal and
vertical surface application.
Also, available for kitchen sink,
shower floor, lavatory bowl
and bar sink applications.
Limitations
Swanstone Products are not
recommended for exterior
use. Material should not be
used in areas exposed to
sustained temperatures ex-
ceeding 450 degrees F. Follow
all recommended installa-
tion procedures provided by
manufacturer.
Finish
The decorative surface of
Swanstone is a matte finish
equal to a 320 grit sandpaper
(gloss reading of 25). A higher
sheen can be produced by
buffing the product with com-
mercial rubbing compound.
Availability
Swanstone is available nation-
wide through local stocking
distributors. Contact Swan for
your nearest distributor.
Cost
Cost varies with product
category. Contact your local
distributor for applicable costs.
Installation
Swanstone reinforced solid
surface products are shipped
with complete installation
manuals provided with every
unit. Consult the specific
product installation manual
for step-by-step installation
procedures. All manuals are
available through Swan or
your local distributor.
Chemical And Stain Resistance
Chemical and Stain Resistance–NEMA LD3-3.09 No lasting effect
on Swanstone occurred from the exposure to the following.
Class I Chemicals
Solvents
Acetone
Amyl Acetate
Benzene
Carbon Tetrachloride
Ethyl Ether
Gasoline/Kerosene
Ethanol
Methanol
Toluene
Chloroform
Ethyl Acetate
Naphtha
Other
Ammonia (10%)
Iodine
Lye (1%)
Mercurochrome
Nail Polish Remover
Potassium Permanganate
Silver Nitrate (10%)
Sodium Bisulfate
Sodium Hypochlorite (5%)
Trisodium Phosphate
Urea (6%)
Vinegar
Class II Chemicals
Acids
Furfural
Methylene Chloride
Nitric Acid (30%, 70%)*
Phenol
Acids (99.5%)
Citric
Hydrochloric (20%)
Phosphoric
Sulfuric (77.96%)*
Trichlor Acetic
Formic
Hydrogen Peroxide
Alkalies
Ammonium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide
(10% & 40%)
Sodium Hydroxide Flake
*May cause slight lightening.