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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
[Monsanto Co., St. Louis, MO] A registered trademark for an acid-free laminated foam. Fome-Cor is made from a rigid polystyrene core laminated with paper or plastic on both sides. The rigid, strong, flat panels are water-resistant and dimensionally stable. Direct sunlight will cause bleaching and degradation of any unprotected foam. Even though the foam is acid-free, the wood fiber paper may emit small amounts of organic acids, such as acetic acid. Fome-Cor has been used as a protective backing for paintings.
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[3A Composites formerly Monsanto Co., St. Louis, MO] A registered trademark for an acid-free laminated foamboard. Fome-Cor® is made from a rigid, extruded polystyrene core laminated with clay-coated paper on both sides. The rigid, strong, flat panels are water-resistant and dimensionally stable. Direct sunlight will cause bleaching and degradation of any unprotected foam. Fome-Cor® has been used as a protective backing for paintings and photographs.
  
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Options available:
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* FOME-COR: Original graphic arts foam board; embossable and printable
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* FOME-COR with ENCORE technology: Standard board with memory foam core that is more resistant to denting
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* FOME-COR Singlestep: Standard board with heat-activated adhesive on one facer
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* FOME-COR Quickstick: Standard board with pressure sensitive adhesive on one facer; either low tack or high tack
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* FOME-COR Jetmount: Standard board with extra dense foam core for increased rigidity and warp resistance
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* FOME-COR Canvas: Standard board with canvas-like coated paper facers on both sides
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* FOME-COR Foundation: Standard interior with high-quality acid-free paper facers used for archival preservation
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
FomeCor (sp); Foam Cor (sp); Foam-Cor (sp); mounting board; polystyrene core board; foamboard
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FomeCor (sp); Foam Cor (sp); Foam Core (sp); mounting board; polystyrene core board; foamboard
 
 
 
[[File:FomeCore2.jpg|thumb|Fome-Cor]]
 
[[File:FomeCore2.jpg|thumb|Fome-Cor]]
== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
Combustible, producing styrene and carbon monoxide.  Deteriorates when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
 
  
== Additional Information ==
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For comparison with alternates, see
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* [[Foamboards/Support panels, 3A Composites]]
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== Personal Risk ==
  
Fome-cor: [http://www.fomecor.com Website]
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Combustible, producing styrene and carbon monoxide.
  
== Authority ==
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== Working Properties ==
  
* Pam Hatchfield, Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002
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* 3A Composites Fabrication guide: [[https://d371dyuip757b1.cloudfront.net/downloads/FOMECORFabguide-112019.pdf]]
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* Edges remain open when cut
  
* Reed Kay, Reed Kay, ''The Painter's Guide To Studio Methods and Materials'', Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1983  Comment: p. 90
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==Forms and Sizes==
  
* Book and Paper Group, Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989
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* Thicknesses: Foam colors: white or black
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* Facers: white coated or black uncoated
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* Thickness: 1/8", 3/16", 3/8", 1/2"
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* Sizes: 20"x30" up to 96"x120"
  
* External source or communication, External source or communication  Comment: Submitted information: Christine Bird, November 2007
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==Resources and Citations==
  
* http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
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* Fome-cor: [https://www.fome-cor.com/home.html Website]
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* Curbell Plastics: [https://www.curbellplastics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/FOME-COR-Product-Sheet.pdf FOME-COR Product sheet]
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* Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002
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* Reed Kay, ''The Painter's Guide To Studio Methods and Materials'', Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1983  Comment: p. 90
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* Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989
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* Submitted information: Christine Bird, November 2007
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* https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
  
  
  
[[Category:Materials database]]
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[[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]][[Category:Board/Panel, Plastic]][[Category: Foams]]

Latest revision as of 08:34, 14 April 2024

Fome-Cor

Description

[3A Composites formerly Monsanto Co., St. Louis, MO] A registered trademark for an acid-free laminated foamboard. Fome-Cor® is made from a rigid, extruded polystyrene core laminated with clay-coated paper on both sides. The rigid, strong, flat panels are water-resistant and dimensionally stable. Direct sunlight will cause bleaching and degradation of any unprotected foam. Fome-Cor® has been used as a protective backing for paintings and photographs.

Options available:

  • FOME-COR: Original graphic arts foam board; embossable and printable
  • FOME-COR with ENCORE technology: Standard board with memory foam core that is more resistant to denting
  • FOME-COR Singlestep: Standard board with heat-activated adhesive on one facer
  • FOME-COR Quickstick: Standard board with pressure sensitive adhesive on one facer; either low tack or high tack
  • FOME-COR Jetmount: Standard board with extra dense foam core for increased rigidity and warp resistance
  • FOME-COR Canvas: Standard board with canvas-like coated paper facers on both sides
  • FOME-COR Foundation: Standard interior with high-quality acid-free paper facers used for archival preservation

Synonyms and Related Terms

FomeCor (sp); Foam Cor (sp); Foam Core (sp); mounting board; polystyrene core board; foamboard

Fome-Cor

For comparison with alternates, see

Personal Risk

Combustible, producing styrene and carbon monoxide.

Working Properties

  • 3A Composites Fabrication guide: [[1]]
  • Edges remain open when cut

Forms and Sizes

  • Thicknesses: Foam colors: white or black
  • Facers: white coated or black uncoated
  • Thickness: 1/8", 3/16", 3/8", 1/2"
  • Sizes: 20"x30" up to 96"x120"

Resources and Citations

  • Fome-cor: Website
  • Curbell Plastics: FOME-COR Product sheet
  • Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
  • Reed Kay, The Painter's Guide To Studio Methods and Materials, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1983 Comment: p. 90
  • Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989
  • Submitted information: Christine Bird, November 2007
  • https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000

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