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Produces fine wood dust. Potential eye and respiratory irritant. Dust should be collected by suction cleaning equipment. | Produces fine wood dust. Potential eye and respiratory irritant. Dust should be collected by suction cleaning equipment. | ||
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* Standard wood product finishing processes. Medex® can be painted, stained, laminated, veneered or covered with display fabric. | * Standard wood product finishing processes. Medex® can be painted, stained, laminated, veneered or covered with display fabric. | ||
* Readily accepts and holds hardware including staples, screws, other wood fastening hardware. Ideal for pressure fitting mounts. | * Readily accepts and holds hardware including staples, screws, other wood fastening hardware. Ideal for pressure fitting mounts. | ||
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* Panels available in 4' and 5' widths and lengths up to 18'. | * Panels available in 4' and 5' widths and lengths up to 18'. | ||
* Thicknesses ranging from 3/8" - 1 and 1/4". | * Thicknesses ranging from 3/8" - 1 and 1/4". | ||
Revision as of 11:46, 8 November 2019
Description
Medex® A brand name for a moisture resistant, medium-density Fiberboard (MDF) that is made from cellulosic fibers bonded with a polyurea-isocyantate resin, then compressed into a hardboard. Medex is waterproof, smooth, heavier than plywood and slightly acidic (pH=5.5). Medex® uses a formaldehyde-free adhesive but the wood fibers may still emit small amounts of organic acids such as acetic acid. Medex® is sustainable using a 100% post-industrial recycled wood fiber.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Applications for Storage, Exhibit and Transport
- Medex® is commonly used as a structural material for pedestals, display decks, display panels and risers.
Risks: Personal
Produces fine wood dust. Potential eye and respiratory irritant. Dust should be collected by suction cleaning equipment.
Risks: Environmental
Risks: Collections
| Collection Material | Risk |
|---|---|
| Pb, Zn, Cd metals | Corrosion |
| Calcium based objects (limestone, shell, coral, pearl) | Efflorescence |
| Some color photographs | Fading |
| Pb glazed ceramics | Efflorescence |
The risks of organic acids to collections can be mitigated by using barrier materials.
Working Properties
- Standard wood product finishing processes. Medex® can be painted, stained, laminated, veneered or covered with display fabric.
- Readily accepts and holds hardware including staples, screws, other wood fastening hardware. Ideal for pressure fitting mounts.
Forms/Sizes
- Panels available in 4' and 5' widths and lengths up to 18'.
- Thicknesses ranging from 3/8" - 1 and 1/4".
Additional Information
Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- The Medex® webpage on the Roseburg manufacturer's website contains links to technical data sheets, safety data sheets and other technical information (accessed 10/2019)