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Anti-Slip Epoxy Coating
for Cleanrooms & Laboratories

Slip-and-fall incidents are the leading cause of workplace injuries in laboratory environments. Metrolabs supplies and installs high-performance anti-slip epoxy coating systems engineered specifically for wet, chemical-exposed, and high-traffic cleanroom floors — without compromising hygiene or cleanroom classification.

R10–R13 Slip Resistance Chemical Resistant GMP / ISO 14644 Seamless & Hygienic Pan India Install

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Technical Quick-Reference

Slip Resistance ClassR10, R11, R12, R13

Coating Thickness1.5 – 6 mm

Bond Strength> 2.5 MPa

Chemical ResistancepH 2 – 12

Service Temperature—10 to +80°C

Full Cure Time24 – 48 hours

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R13max

Slip Class

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GMP/ISO

Compliant

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Pan-India

Coverage

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R10 to R13 Slip Resistance

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Seamless Hygienic Surface

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Chemical & Wash-Down Resistant

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Heavy Load Bearing >70 MPa

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GMP / ISO 14644 Compliant

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Certified Application Teams

⚠️ Why Standard Lab Floors Are a Safety Hazard

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Slip-and-Fall Injuries

Leading cause of lost-time incidents in pharmaceutical and food labs — wet floors from wash-downs are the primary trigger.

#1 Workplace Injury

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Chemical Spill Hazard

Solvent and reagent spills dramatically reduce floor traction — even momentary exposure creates critical slip risk.

COF drops to 0.2

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Equipment Vibration

Centrifuges, mixers, and autoclave trolleys on smooth floors can shift unpredictably — a hazard to both personnel and instruments.

Stability Risk

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Regulatory Non-Compliance

OSHA, IS 3764, and GMP guidelines specify minimum slip resistance (COF ≥ 0.5) for all industrial and laboratory floor surfaces.

IS 3764 / OSHA

The Safety-Hygiene Challenge

Anti-Slip Without Compromising Cleanroom Hygiene

The fundamental challenge in cleanroom flooring is that standard anti-slip surfaces — grit-blasted concrete, rubber mats, raised platforms — create particle-shedding surfaces that contaminate the controlled environment. Metrolabs’ anti-slip epoxy systems solve both problems simultaneously:

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Engineered Surface Texture

Our anti-slip aggregate (aluminium oxide, silicon carbide, or quartz) is broadcast into the wet epoxy topcoat — creating a permanently bonded, integral texture that provides R10–R13 slip resistance without adding loose particles or secondary surfaces.

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Remains Fully Seamless

Unlike rubber mats or grit tape, the anti-slip aggregate is encapsulated within the epoxy matrix — the surface remains non-porous, seamless, and fully washable. No harbourage for bacteria or particles. Full GMP and ISO 14644 compliance maintained.

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Survives Chemical Wash-Downs

The anti-slip coating is formulated to resist the very conditions that cause slipping — cleaning agents, disinfectants, solvents, and water — without degrading the surface texture or losing traction over time.

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Validated Coefficient of Friction

Every anti-slip installation is tested using a pendulum slip tester or rotary tribometer to confirm the achieved Coefficient of Friction (COF ≥ 0.6 wet) and the DIN 51130 slip resistance class — providing documented evidence for compliance audits.

Anti-Slip Coating Systems

Six Anti-Slip Epoxy Systems for Every Lab & Cleanroom Environment

Each system is matched to the slip risk level, chemical exposure, cleanliness class, and load requirements of your specific environment:

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Self-Leveling Anti-Slip Topcoat (R10)

Aluminium oxide broadcast into a self-leveling epoxy topcoat — providing R10 slip resistance while maintaining an exceptionally smooth, cleanroom-grade surface. The preferred system for ISO Class 6–8 pharmaceutical labs, food labs, and diagnostic facilities where moderate wet-slip risk exists.

R10COF ≥0.4 wetISO 6–8Pharma

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Medium-Texture Anti-Slip Screed (R11–R12)

Silicon carbide broadcast at controlled density into an epoxy screed coat — delivering R11 to R12 slip resistance for areas with frequent water or dilute chemical exposure. Standard specification for QC labs, food processing, hospital wash areas, and industrial laboratory corridors.

R11–R12COF ≥0.5 wetQC / FoodCorridors

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Heavy-Duty Anti-Slip Screed (R13)

Maximum-texture silicon carbide or aluminium oxide broadcast providing R13 slip resistance — the highest DIN 51130 classification. Specified for chemical stores, solvent handling areas, loading bays, cleanroom air lock floors, and any area exposed to concentrated chemical spills.

R13COF ≥0.7 wetChemical StoreAirlock

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Anti-Static Anti-Slip Epoxy (ESD + R11)

A dual-function system combining ESD-safe electrically dissipative epoxy (surface resistivity 10⁶⁻10⁹ Ohm) with R11 slip resistance aggregate — designed for electronics assembly cleanrooms, semiconductor wafer handling, and defence facilities where both static control and slip safety are mandatory.

ESD SafeR11IEC 61340Electronics

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Food-Grade Anti-Slip Epoxy (HACCP / FSSAI)

HACCP-compliant, non-toxic anti-slip epoxy with R12 slip resistance for food and beverage production, FSSAI testing labs, dairy facilities, and meat processing areas. Thermal-shock resistant to hot water wash-downs (up to 80°C) and resistant to fats, oils, lactic acid, and caustic cleaning agents.

R12HACCPFSSAIThermal Shock

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Anti-Slip Quartz Broadcast System (R11)

A coloured quartz broadcast providing both anti-slip function (R11) and aesthetic zone definition in a single application. Available in over 20 colour combinations — ideal for marking walkways, traffic routes, and safety zones in multi-use laboratory facilities while delivering proven wet-floor slip resistance.

R1120+ ColorsZone MarkingDecorative

Performance Properties

What Makes Our Anti-Slip Coating the Laboratory Standard

Every Metrolabs anti-slip coating system delivers the complete set of properties required for a compliant laboratory floor:

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Validated R10–R13 Rating

DIN 51130 slip resistance class certified by pendulum testing — documented COF value for audit files.

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Seamless & Non-Porous

Anti-slip aggregate fully encapsulated in epoxy — no particle shedding, no microbial harbourage.

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Chemical Resistance

Resists acids, alkalis, solvents, and disinfectants at pH 2–12 — surface texture maintained under chemical exposure.

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High Load Bearing

Compressive strength >70 MPa supports trolleys, autoclaves, centrifuges, and heavy laboratory equipment.

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Thermal Shock Resistance

Resists hot water wash-downs up to 80°C — critical for food labs and pharmaceutical wash-down areas.

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Long Service Life

Correctly applied systems maintain R11+ rating for 10–15 years in laboratory environments, far exceeding rubber mats or grit tape.

Technical Specifications

Slip Resistance ClassesR10, R11, R12, R13 (DIN 51130)

Coefficient of Friction (wet)≥ 0.4 (R10) to ≥ 0.7 (R13)

Coating Thickness1.5 – 6 mm

Bond Strength (pull-off)> 2.5 MPa

Compressive Strength> 70 MPa

Chemical Resistance (pH)2 – 12

Thermal Tolerance—10 to +80°C

ESD Resistivity (anti-static)10⁶ – 10⁹ Ohm

Aggregate OptionsAl₂O₃ / SiC / Quartz

Full Cure (chemical)24 – 48 hours

Standards & Compliance

DIN 51130 OSHA 1910.22 IS 3764 GMP / cGMP ISO 14644 NABL FSSAI / HACCP IEC 61340 (ESD)

Where We Install

Every Laboratory & Cleanroom Zone That Needs Anti-Slip

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Pharmaceutical QC & Production

GMP-grade anti-slip coating for tablet, injectable, and API manufacturing floors with regular wash-downs.

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Food & Beverage Labs

HACCP-compliant R12 system for food processing, FSSAI labs, and beverage production where oils and water create constant slip risk.

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Electronics & Semiconductor

Dual ESD + anti-slip system for cleanrooms where static discharge and slip incidents both threaten product integrity and personnel.

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Chemical Stores & Labs

R13 heavy-duty system for solvent and acid storage areas where spill frequency and chemical aggression are both at maximum.

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Hospitals & Diagnostic Labs

Hygienic R11 coating for hospital corridors, pathology departments, and diagnostic facilities with high foot traffic and regular mopping.

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Cleanroom Airlocks & Gowning

Anti-slip system for airlock and gowning room floors where personnel transit between zones in cleanroom footwear.

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Laboratory Corridors & Common Areas

Quartz broadcast anti-slip with colour zone marking for heavy-traffic laboratory corridors and multi-use common areas.

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Manufacturing & Industrial Floors

Heavy-duty R12–R13 coating for industrial production floors, process areas, and loading bays adjacent to laboratory facilities.

Installation Process

Our Certified Anti-Slip Coating Application Process

A rigorous five-stage process ensuring maximum anti-slip performance, adhesion longevity, and compliance certification:

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Site Survey & Risk Assessment

Existing floor condition assessed. Slip risk mapped by zone. Moisture levels, existing coating adhesion, and chemical exposure profile recorded to specify the correct system and aggregate.

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Surface Preparation

Diamond grinding, shot-blasting, or scarifying to achieve profile CSP 3–5. All contamination, laitance, and existing failed coatings removed. Cracks and voids repaired with epoxy mortar.

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Primer & Base Coat

Penetrating epoxy primer applied to seal substrate and maximize bond. Base coat mixed to precise resin:hardener ratio and applied to designed thickness using gauge-controlled rollers.

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Anti-Slip Aggregate Broadcast

Aluminium oxide, silicon carbide, or quartz aggregate broadcast uniformly onto wet topcoat at controlled rate to achieve specified slip resistance class. Excess aggregate removed after cure.

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Topcoat Sealing & COF Testing

Clear or coloured sealer coat applied to encapsulate aggregate. Pendulum slip test conducted to confirm COF. Compliance documentation issued for GMP/NABL audit files.

Why Anti-Slip Epoxy Wins

Anti-Slip Epoxy vs. Alternative Safety Solutions

Rubber mats, grit tape, and abrasive strips are common laboratory safety workarounds — but each introduces new hygiene and compliance problems. Anti-slip epoxy eliminates the hazard without creating new ones:

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Eliminates Rubber Mat Harbourage

Rubber mats trap moisture, chemicals, and biofilm beneath them — a critical GMP non-conformance. Anti-slip epoxy provides the safety without the harbourage point.

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Survives Where Grit Tape Fails

Adhesive grit tape delaminates within weeks under chemical wash-down conditions, creating trip hazards. Epoxy anti-slip is permanent — chemically bonded to the substrate.

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Documented COF for Compliance

Rubber mats and grit tape provide no calibrated safety rating. Anti-slip epoxy delivers a verified DIN 51130 class and COF value — the documented proof that regulators require.

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10–15 Year Service Life

Anti-slip epoxy outlasts every alternative by years — delivering a far lower total cost per safe walking year compared to mats, strips, or grit tape that require constant replacement.

Anti-Slip Epoxy vs. Alternatives

Factor Mats / Tape Anti-Slip Epoxy

🌳 Slip resistance rating

∼ Unrated

✓ R10–R13 DIN

🚬 GMP compliant

✕ Fails

✓ Fully compliant

🧹 Hygienic surface

✕ Harbourage risk

✓ Seamless & washable

🛡️ Chemical resistance

✕ Degrades fast

✓ pH 2–12

📋 COF documentation

✕ None

✓ Certified value

⏪ Service life

∼3–12 months

✓ 10–15 years

📈 Total cost / yr

🔴 High (repeat)

✓ Low (durable)

⚡ ESD compatible

✕ No

✓ Optional

Regulatory Standards

Anti-Slip Compliance Is a Legal & Regulatory Requirement

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DIN 51130 Slip Resistance

The primary international standard for anti-slip flooring in industrial and laboratory environments. Classifies floors R9 to R13 based on oil-wet inclination testing. Metrolabs coatings deliver certified R10–R13 classification.

DIN 51130

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OSHA 1910.22 Floor Safety

US Occupational Safety and Health Administration standard requiring all laboratory and industrial floors to be maintained in dry condition or provided with slip-resistant surfaces where wet conditions are unavoidable. COF ≥ 0.5 specified.

OSHA 1910.22

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IS 3764 — Indian Standard

Bureau of Indian Standards specification for safety footwear and floor surfaces in hazardous industrial environments — applicable to pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and defence laboratory facilities in India.

IS 3764 (BIS)

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GMP / ISO 14644 / NABL

Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines and ISO 14644 cleanroom construction standards require all floor surfaces to be smooth, cleanable, and free of trip hazards — anti-slip epoxy satisfies all three requirements simultaneously.

GMP · ISO · NABL

Care & Maintenance

Maintaining Anti-Slip Performance Over Time

With correct maintenance, Metrolabs anti-slip epoxy coatings maintain their rated slip resistance class for 10–15 years in laboratory environments:

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Daily Cleaning Protocol

Damp mop with neutral pH cleaner (pH 6–8) for routine cleaning. Aggressive acid or solvent-based cleaners should be immediately diluted and rinsed — the aggregate texture aids cleaning solution contact with soils for thorough hygiene.

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Chemical Spill Response

Neutralize and dilute chemical spills immediately. The textured surface provides enhanced traction even during spill response. Rinse thoroughly with water after chemical spill cleanup to prevent gradual aggregate etching.

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Annual Slip Resistance Check

Annual pendulum slip test recommended to confirm maintained COF value — providing ongoing documented evidence of floor safety performance for regulatory audits and insurance compliance.

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Topcoat Refresh (if needed)

If slip resistance reduces below R10 rating after many years, a fresh anti-slip topcoat can be applied directly over the existing sound substrate — restoring the rated performance without full floor replacement.

📈 Anti-Slip Coating Service Life Timeline

Year 1: Installation & Certification

Anti-slip aggregate broadcast, sealed, COF tested and documented. Full R11+ performance achieved. Compliance certificate issued.

Years 1–5: Full Performance Phase

Aggregate fully bonded and encapsulated. COF maintained at rated value under routine chemical cleaning and foot traffic. No maintenance required beyond routine mopping.

Years 5–10: Stable Phase

Minor surface wear may reduce gloss but aggregate remains fully bonded. Annual COF check recommended. Slip resistance typically maintained above R10.

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Years 10–15: Refresh Decision Point

Depending on traffic intensity, a topcoat refresh may restore original slip class. Full recoat available over sound substrate — significantly cheaper than floor replacement.

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Year 15+: Planned Renewal

Full anti-slip epoxy system renewal planned as part of laboratory refurbishment cycle — substrate typically sound and reusable after correct preparation.

Get a Free Floor Safety Survey

Ready to Eliminate Slip Hazards from Your Laboratory?

Contact Metrolabs for a free site survey and anti-slip coating specification. Our certified flooring specialists will map your slip risk zones, specify the correct R-class system for each area, and deliver a compliant installation with COF certification documentation.

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Free Slip Risk Survey & Zone Mapping

All floor zones assessed — COF measured on existing surface as baseline

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R10 to R13 System Specification

Correct anti-slip class matched to your wet-floor risk level and cleanliness class

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COF Certificate Issued Post-Installation

Pendulum test result documented for GMP, NABL, and OSHA compliance files

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Certified Application Teams — Pan India

Surface prep, aggregate broadcast, sealing, QC testing, and handover

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Anti-Slip Epoxy Coatingfor Cleanrooms & Laboratories