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Types of Sinks for Laboratories<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]Sinks are considered to be mandatory furniture in any laboratory. From safety equipment to cleansing and disposal of waste, they play a massive role in the smooth functioning of a laboratory. Choosing the right type of sink for your laboratory can be an issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this infographic, we\u2019ve summarized the sinks currently available in the market and which ones would be a better fit for your laboratory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Related Link: Risk Group Classification for Biosafety Facilities<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Types<\/strong><\/td>\nKey Pointers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Epoxy Sink<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Epoxy is a type of polymeric material that is made through the process of thermosetting<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Due to its polymeric nature, it\u2019s incredibly resistant to acids, and similar corrosive compounds<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Available in drop-in or under-mount styles<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Commonly used in commercial or educational laboratory settings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stainless Steel Sink<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Stainless steel is a compound made up of iron ore primarily with a few additional metals<\/span><\/li>\n
  • It\u2019s durable but not corrosion-resistant<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Available in drop-in or under-mount styles<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Commonly used in wet lab settings that do not make use of corrosive materials\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Polypropylene Sink<\/span><\/td>\n\n