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[Eberhard Faber GmbH, Germany] A registered trademark for a plasticized polyvinyl chloride modeling compound. FIMO® comes is a variety of non-fading colors. Once shaped, the clay is hardened in the oven at 130C. It has been used for decoration, beads, and ceramic fills. | [Eberhard Faber GmbH, Germany] A registered trademark for a plasticized polyvinyl chloride modeling compound. FIMO® comes is a variety of non-fading colors. Once shaped, the clay is hardened in the oven at 130C. It has been used for decoration, beads, and ceramic fills. | ||
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FIMO® decomposes at 190C (375F) and precautions recommend using only temperatures at or below 130C (275F). Polyvinyl chloride decomposes to form toxic hydrogen chloride fumes. | FIMO® decomposes at 190C (375F) and precautions recommend using only temperatures at or below 130C (275F). Polyvinyl chloride decomposes to form toxic hydrogen chloride fumes. | ||
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| − | Eberhard Faber: [ | + | * Eberhard Faber: [https://www.eberhardfaber.com/ Website] |
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* Ceramics and Glass Conservation Section, List of Workshop Materials, The British Museum, London | * Ceramics and Glass Conservation Section, List of Workshop Materials, The British Museum, London | ||
| − | * | + | * Art Hazards Newsletter Vol 14(5) 1991 |
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 10:23, 7 August 2022
Description
[Eberhard Faber GmbH, Germany] A registered trademark for a plasticized polyvinyl chloride modeling compound. FIMO® comes is a variety of non-fading colors. Once shaped, the clay is hardened in the oven at 130C. It has been used for decoration, beads, and ceramic fills.
Risks
FIMO® decomposes at 190C (375F) and precautions recommend using only temperatures at or below 130C (275F). Polyvinyl chloride decomposes to form toxic hydrogen chloride fumes.
Resources and Citations
- Eberhard Faber: Website
- Ceramics and Glass Conservation Section, List of Workshop Materials, The British Museum, London
- Art Hazards Newsletter Vol 14(5) 1991