HPL Wall Cladding made from this material are highly useful in various facilities and public spaces as aesthetically appealing components of effective sound absorption systems. The hpl panels also have a standard Class B fire rating, with Class A options available to meet any fire code compliance requirements under ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. In recent tests comparing phenolic material to ASTM test data for other building materials, solid phenolic panels proved equal or superior to other products in the areas of scratch, impact, graffiti, and stain resistance-areas particularly important for high-traffic spaces.