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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
[Roseburg] [https://www.roseburg.com/Product/medex/ Medex®] A brand name for a moisture resistant, medium-density [[fiberboard]] (MDF) that is made from cellulosic fibers bonded with a polyurea-isocyanate 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.
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[https://mdfosb.com/en/ Medite Spartply] A brand name for a [[medium density fiberboard]] (MDF) that is made from cellulosic fibers bonded with a polyurea-isocyanate resin, then compressed into a hardboard. Medite, first introduced in 1976, now a represent  10 different families of MDF products.
  
 
==Synonyms and Related Terms==
 
==Synonyms and Related Terms==
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== Environmental Risks ==
 
== Environmental Risks ==
  
== Collection Risks ==
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! Collection Material
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! Medite
 
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| Pb, Zn, Cd metals
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| Medite II
 
| Corrosion
 
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| Calcium based objects (limestone, shell, coral, pearl)
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| Medite 2F
 
| Efflorescence
 
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| Some color photographs
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| Medite Superlit
 
| Fading
 
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Revision as of 13:43, 14 April 2020

Description

Medite Spartply A brand name for a Medium density fiberboard (MDF) that is made from cellulosic fibers bonded with a polyurea-isocyanate resin, then compressed into a hardboard. Medite, first introduced in 1976, now a represent 10 different families of MDF products.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Applications

Medex® is commonly used as a structural material for pedestals, display decks, display panels and risers.

Personal Risks

Produces fine wood dust. Potential eye and respiratory irritant. Dust should be collected by suction cleaning equipment.

Medex SDS [1]

Environmental Risks

Forms/sizes

Acetic acid emitter
Medite Risk
Medite II Corrosion
Medite 2F Efflorescence
Medite Superlit 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)

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