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[[File:brn_sintra Laird.jpg|thumb|Sintra PVC board<br>Credit: Laird Plastic ]]
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:Sintra CONSTRUCT product page.jpg|thumb|Sintra Construct<br>Credit 3A Composites]]
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[3A Composites USA] A registered trademark for a lightweight rigid, expanded [[polyvinyl chloride]] board with matte PVC film on each surface. Sintra® was introduced to North America in 1980. It has been used for the construction of signs and exhibits, screen painting, and as a substrate for mounting photographs.
  
[Alusuisse Composite] A registered trademark for a lightweight rigid, expanded polyvinyl chloride board. Sintra® Material was introduced to North America in 1980. It has been used for the contrauction of signs and exhibits, for screen painting, and as a substrate for mounting photographs.
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Four grades of Sintra® are available:
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* Sintra: standard product; Bright white, lightweight, low gloss (satin), printable on both sides
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* Sintra Eclipse: two layer: Bright white face over black; both with same characteristics as standard Sintra
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* Sintra Vers (formerly called ePVC): lighter weight, general purpose, low-gloss finish
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* Sintra Construct: Designed for machinability with extra rigidity and screw retention; available in thick gauges
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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PVC Board
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For comparison with alternates, see
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* [[PVC Boards]] and
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* [[Foamboards/Support panels, 3A Composites]]
  
Sintra material
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== Personal Risks ==
  
== Additional Information ==
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Sintra: [[https://d371dyuip757b1.cloudfront.net/downloads/Sintra%20-%20Sintra%20Vers%20-%20Sintra%20Construct_SDS-Rev10_2020.pdf| Safety Data Sheet]]
  
° Sintra Material [http://www.sintraonline.com/informaciontecnica.htm Website] ° Alusuisse [http://www.alusuisse-comp.com/sintra_bio.html Website]
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==Collection Risks ==
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Research by Greg Smith and Michael Samide report that some rigid, unplasticized PVC construction boards give off a sulfur containing heat stabilizer (2-ethylhexyl thioglycolate [2-EHTG]) that can tarnish silver [1]. However, they also reported finding several specific brands of PVC construction board, namely Komacel (Kommerling) and e-PVC (now renamed as Sintra Vers, 3A Composites) are safe for use in exhibition casework as they do not contain 2-EHTG.
  
[[Category:Materials database]]
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'''Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below'''<br>
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See also [[polyvinyl%20chloride|polyvinyl chloride]] for additional test result information
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° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#Sintra0007 3A Sintra] Tested in 2016
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° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#Sintra0002 3A Composites or Vycom Sintra or Celtec] tested in 2014
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° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#Sintra0001 3A Composites Sintra] tested in 2012
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° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#Sintra0005 White Sintra] tested in 2012
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° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#Sintra0006 3/4" Sintra ] tested in 2012
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° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#Sintra0004 Laird Plastics 6mm "Sintra"] tested in 2011
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° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#Sintra0003 Laird Plastics PVC] tested in 2009
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==Working Properties==
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Sintra: [https://www.curbellplastics.com/Research-Solutions/Technical-Resources/Technical-Resources/Sintra-Fabrication-Guide Fabrication guide]
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== Resources and Citations ==
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*[1] Assessing the Suitability of Unplasticized Poly(Vinyl Chloride) for Museum Showcase Construction, Michael J. Samide and Greg Smith, 2020 [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01971360.2020.1765122 Link]
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* Sintra Material [https://www.3acompositesusa.com/products/sintra/ website]
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* CCI Technical Bulletin 32 - Products Used in Preventive Conservation [https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/conservation-preservation-publications/technical-bulletins/products-used-preventive-conservation.html Link]
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[[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]][[Category: Board/Panel, Plastic]]

Latest revision as of 11:21, 24 April 2024

Sintra PVC board
Credit: Laird Plastic

Description

Sintra Construct
Credit 3A Composites

[3A Composites USA] A registered trademark for a lightweight rigid, expanded Polyvinyl chloride board with matte PVC film on each surface. Sintra® was introduced to North America in 1980. It has been used for the construction of signs and exhibits, screen painting, and as a substrate for mounting photographs.

Four grades of Sintra® are available:

  • Sintra: standard product; Bright white, lightweight, low gloss (satin), printable on both sides
  • Sintra Eclipse: two layer: Bright white face over black; both with same characteristics as standard Sintra
  • Sintra Vers (formerly called ePVC): lighter weight, general purpose, low-gloss finish
  • Sintra Construct: Designed for machinability with extra rigidity and screw retention; available in thick gauges

Synonyms and Related Terms

PVC Board

For comparison with alternates, see

Personal Risks

Sintra: [Safety Data Sheet]

Collection Risks

Research by Greg Smith and Michael Samide report that some rigid, unplasticized PVC construction boards give off a sulfur containing heat stabilizer (2-ethylhexyl thioglycolate [2-EHTG]) that can tarnish silver [1]. However, they also reported finding several specific brands of PVC construction board, namely Komacel (Kommerling) and e-PVC (now renamed as Sintra Vers, 3A Composites) are safe for use in exhibition casework as they do not contain 2-EHTG.

Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below
See also Polyvinyl chloride for additional test result information

° 3A Sintra Tested in 2016

° 3A Composites or Vycom Sintra or Celtec tested in 2014

° 3A Composites Sintra tested in 2012

° White Sintra tested in 2012

° 3/4" Sintra tested in 2012

° Laird Plastics 6mm "Sintra" tested in 2011

° Laird Plastics PVC tested in 2009

Working Properties

Sintra: Fabrication guide

Resources and Citations

  • [1] Assessing the Suitability of Unplasticized Poly(Vinyl Chloride) for Museum Showcase Construction, Michael J. Samide and Greg Smith, 2020 Link
  • CCI Technical Bulletin 32 - Products Used in Preventive Conservation Link