8300 Datasheet, PDF (15/16 Pages) 3M Electronics – Static Dissipative Rigid Worksurface 8300 Series

2.0 Cleaning and Maintenance
A. The 3M^™ Rigid Worksurface 8300 Series is readily cleaned with 3M^™ Static Control Worksurface
Mark Remover 8001. It can also be cleaned with warm water and mild detergents. Many commercially
available detergents are suitable, including common household dishwashing liquids.
B. Nonabrasive, commercially available surface cleaners such as glass cleaners or products similar to
SoftScrub^™ are suitable. Cleaners containing abrasives or strong acids or alkalines should be avoided.
C. Stains such as those caused by solder flux, varnishes, ink, etc., can be removed with organic solvents
(alcohols, ketones, xylene, mineral spirits). Such stains can also be removed by a two‑minute exposure
to a 5% hypochlorite bleach (common laundry bleach) followed immediately by a clean water rinse.
D. The surface should be protected from heat and from cuts and gouges by means of a hot pad and/or
cutting board. 3M Rigid Worksurfaces will not be affected by drops of molten solder, but will blister
if a soldering iron or some other intensely hot object is left on the surface. Blistering will occur at
approximately 400°F (204°C).
E. ANYTIME THE LAMINATE SURFACE IS CLEANED OR OTHERWISE AFFECTED, THE
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE SHOULD BE VERIFIED.
3.0 Repair
A. Colored paste can be used to visually repair minor defects in the top surface.
B. Laminate that was adhered with contact adhesive and that lifts from the substrate can be readhered by
applying heat and pressure. A simple method is to place a piece of cloth over the problem area and then
iron it with a household iron.
C. While most decorative commercial laminate can be re‑covered with additional laminate by sanding the
existing surface, cleaning it, and re‑applying adhesive, this practice will not work well with 3M^™ Static
Dissipative Rigid Worksurface 8300 Series. The 3M laminate is manufactured with a special, tough,
abrasion‑resistant coating that resists sanding. Therefore, adhesive will not bond well to the surface.
4.0 Troubleshooting Guide
Surface changes
Discoloration
Due to sunlight
Due to chemicals
Due to heat
Dents/depressions due to substrate
imperfections
Laminate not intended for outdoor use
Keep laminate away from direct
sunlight
Avoid prolonged exposure to bleaches,
acids, alkalis
Remove/insulate heat source
Use higher-density, thicker, or
smoother substrate
Cover at least 80% of the bond
surfaces with adhesive
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