Laboratory & Pharmaceutical Flooring – Chemical Resistant & ESD – Northern California
Specialized flooring solutions for research laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and cleanroom environments. Our systems provide chemical resistance, ESD protection, and contamination control while meeting FDA, cGMP, and cleanroom standards.
Laboratory & Pharmaceutical Environment Requirements
Laboratory and pharmaceutical environments demand the highest standards for flooring systems. From research laboratories handling hazardous chemicals to pharmaceutical manufacturing requiring cGMP compliance, these facilities need flooring that provides contamination control, chemical resistance, and regulatory compliance.
Our specialized laboratory flooring systems are engineered to meet FDA regulations, USP standards, and cleanroom requirements while providing the durability and performance needed for critical research and manufacturing operations.
System Recommendations by Laboratory Area
| Laboratory Area | Recommended System | Key Features | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Labs | Chemical Resistant Epoxy | Acid/base resistance, easy cleaning | 1/8" - 1/4" |
| Electronics Labs | ESD Flooring | Static dissipative, grounding system | 1/8" |
| Pharmaceutical Mfg | Urethane Cement | cGMP compliant, seamless, cleanable | 1/4" - 3/8" |
| Cleanrooms | Polyaspartic | Low outgassing, particle-free | 20-40 mils |
| Biocontainment | Antimicrobial Urethane | Biological resistance, decontamination | 1/4" |
| Quality Control | Decorative Epoxy | Aesthetics, chemical resistance | 1/8" |
Chemical Resistance Matrix
Laboratory Chemicals
- Hydrochloric Acid (37%)
- Sulfuric Acid (98%)
- Sodium Hydroxide (50%)
- Organic Solvents
- Hydrogen Peroxide (30%)
Pharmaceutical Agents
- API Solutions
- Cleaning Validation Agents
- Disinfectants & Sanitizers
- Buffer Solutions
- Biological Media
ESD Protection Standards
Regulatory Compliance
FDA Requirements
- 21 CFR Part 211 cGMP Compliance
- Non-porous Surface Requirements
- Cleaning Validation Support
- Material Safety Documentation
Cleanroom Standards
- ISO 14644 Cleanroom Classification
- Low Particle Generation
- Chemical Compatibility
- Outgassing Testing Data
Case Studies
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility
Challenge: 25,000 sq ft cGMP manufacturing with aggressive cleaning protocols
Solution: Urethane cement system with integral cove base and seamless drains
Results: FDA inspection passed, 99.9% cleaning validation success rate
System: Urethane Cement
Timeline: 14 days phased installation
Cost: $22.50/sq ft installed
Electronics Research Laboratory
Challenge: ESD protection for sensitive semiconductor research equipment
Solution: Conductive epoxy system with copper grounding grid
Results: Consistent 10⁵ ohm resistance, zero ESD incidents
System: ESD Conductive Epoxy
Timeline: 5 days installation
Cost: $18.75/sq ft installed
Installation & Validation Process
Installation Steps
- 1Pre-installation documentation review
- 2Surface preparation and contamination control
- 3ESD grounding system installation (if required)
- 4Primer and base coat application
- 5Topcoat application with quality control
- 6Final testing and validation documentation
Validation Documentation
- Material certifications and COAs
- Installation qualification (IQ)
- Operational qualification (OQ)
- Performance qualification (PQ)
- ESD testing reports (if applicable)
- Cleaning validation protocols
Cost Analysis & ROI
Investment Range
Annual Benefits
Photo Gallery
Pharmaceutical manufacturing with urethane cement
Research lab with chemical-resistant flooring
Electronics lab with ESD protection
Cleanroom with polyaspartic system
Biocontainment lab with antimicrobial system
Quality control lab with decorative epoxy