What is SOLITAIRE Solid Surfacing?
  SOLITAIRE is formulated from a composite of acrylic modified polyester resin and natural minerals, giving the bold and elegant perception of stone. SOLITAIRE
is 100% solid, so the color and grain go all the way through the material.
What are the basic applications for SOLITAIRE?
  SOLITAIRE can be used in the following applications: kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, table tops, furniture, shower surrounds, window sills, reception desks, conference tables, food bar tops, signs, and displays.
How do you clean and maintain SOLITAIRE?
  SOLITAIRE is easily cleaned with household abrasive cleaners. Minor surface scratches or cuts can be removed and the surface renewed with minimum effort. Any major damage that might occur can be repaired by a qualified technician.
What are some of the advantages of using SOLITAIRE?
  SOLITAIRE retains its beauty in the busiest of environments. SOLITAIRE elegance and durability are unmatched in the solid surface market.
What about cigarette burns or stains?
  Neither leaves lasting effects. If such an accident should occur, use an abrasive cleaner and buff with a Scotch-Brite™ pad in a circular motion

Microban® Built-in protection
How does MICROBAN® Built-In Protection work?
  Microban® protection is built-in to products during manufacture. It will not wash or wear out and is designed to last for the useful life of the product. Once built-in, Microban® active ingredients begin to neutralize the ability of microbes to function, grow, and reproduce. Because the active ingredients are uniformly dispersed, the benefits of a built-in antimicrobial are present and effective throughout the product, even in hard to clean areas, such as the cuts and scratches in
Is MICROBAN® Built-In Protection safe?
  Yes. The active ingredients in products carrying the Microban® brand label have undergone extensive laboratory testing and have been proven safe. The Microban® Products Company laboratories are constantly innovating new active ingredients and all are subject to rigorous testing. The predominant active ingredient in many customized Microban® Products Company compounds has a history of hospital use for over 25 years and is used in a broad range of popular personal care products, such as antimicrobial soap, toothpaste, and deodorant.
The Microban® Products Company has registered active ingredients with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and products with Microban® Built-In Protection have been approved by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the European Union (EU), the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), and other regulatory authorities around the world. The predominant Microban® active ingredient compound is an approved preservative in EC Directives related to the safety of hospital products.
How long does MICROBAN® protection last?
  Microban® Built-In Protection is engineered to be effective against microbes for the useful life of the product. Quality products marked with the Microban® label provide an added level of cleanliness protection designed to work in conjunction with your normal cleaning practices.
How is MICROBAN?® Built-In Protection different from disinfectants?
  Disinfectants provide a nearly instant, but short-term solution to the threat and inconvenience of microbes while the built-in protection offered by the Microban® brand provides long-lasting action, working continuously to inhibit microbe growth. Microban® Built-In Protection does not eliminate the need for disinfectants, but it does provide an added line of defense against microbes in between regular cleaning.
How is MICROBAN® Built-In Protection incorporated into products?
  Microban® active ingredients are incorporated into products during the manufacturing process. The products are engineered to ensure continuous protection throughout the useful life of the product. The benefits will not wash out or wear out. Because Microban® active ingredients are uniformly dispersed, the benefits are present and effective throughout the product, even in hard to clean areas.
Will scratches on a product diminish the effectiveness of MICROBAN® Built-In Protection?
  Microban® protection is not a coating on the surface of materials; it is literally an integral part of the product. Scratches, chips, or abrasions from any source, including cleaning or normal wear, will not impact the effectiveness of the Microban® active ingredients.
How can we be sure MICROBAN® Built-In Protection is working effectively?
  The Microban® brand name is your assurance of effectiveness, durability, and safety. All Microban® labeled products are rigorously tested by a global network of laboratories and are required to meet exacting efficacy requirements before they can carry the Microban® brand name. The Microban® Quality Assurance Program ensures that all products are tested on a regular basis to ensure conformance with the appropriate standards.
Do we still have to clean products with MICROBAN® Built-In Protection?
  Absolutely. Good hygiene practices should always be observed, including the washing of hands and cleaning of products. Microban® active ingredients provide added protection in-between cleaning.
Is MICROBAN® Built-In Protection approved for use in food contact applications?
  For food contact applications, a specific active ingredient compound is employed to deliver the Microban® brand benefits. This ingredient has gained approval as a food contact additive in plastics in the European Union, which may be relied upon in many other countries. In the USA, the EPA registration allows the ingredient to be used in food contact surfaces, with the exception of food packaging. NSF Standard 51 approvals have also been obtained for food zone contact.