Difference between revisions of "Forex Classic"

Latest revision as of 15:41, 8 December 2020

Description

[3A Composites, Airex AG, Switzerland] A rigid Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foam board coated on one side with Polyethylene protective film. FOREX® Classic is made with free closed cell expanded foam extrusion using nitrogen blowing gas used but may have chemical residues of other blowing agents. Rigid poly vinyl chloride (PVC) foam board coated with optional polyethylene protective film (none, one sided, or two sided PE coating available). One-sided PE is standard for FOREX® Classic. Other product lines include FOREX® print and FOREX® color (See Forex)

Synonyms and Related Terms

FOREX®; Forex®

Similar products include Sintra, Komacel, Komatex

Applications

digital printing; screen printing; signage; lettering
displays; exhibition design
interior design; partitions/cladding; furniture
shop design/shop fitting

Personal Risks

Harmful to health when inhaling or ingesting dust and vapors during unpacking, sawing, grinding and thermoforming.
Ensure good ventilation and dust extraction on processing machines and at other places where dust may develop.
Hazardous thermal decomposition products: Hydrochloric acid (HCl), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Carbon monoxide (CO)
SDS sheet [1]

Collection Risks

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 (publication forthcoming). However, they also reported finding several specific brands of PVC construction board, namely Komacel (Kommerling) and e-PVC (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

° Forex Classic Tested in 2013 (British Museum -pass for permanent use)

Physical and Chemical Properties

Stable in normal conditions. Avoid temperatures > 180 °C.

Insoluble in: Water, sea water, acids and bases, aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Soluble in: Aromatic hydrocarbons,ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Softening temperature: > 80 °C
Thermal decomposition: > 180 °C
Ignition temperature: > 450 °C
Apparent density: 430 – 700 kg/m3

Working Properties

Simple mechanical processing with standard tools for working with wood and plastic Three dimensional forming using cold/hot bending and thermoforming. Sheet can be used for structural applications

Store away from immediate and dangerous sources of ignition. Danger of electrostatic charges when stored in very dry areas.

Forms and Sizes

Thicknesses: 1mm, 2 mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 15mm, 19mm
Widths: 1220mm, 1560mm, 2030mm
Lengths: 2440mm, 2500mm, 3050mm
Colors: 9 variants
Available with or without protective foil

Resources and Citations

FOREX®: website
FOREX®: Technical sheet

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 FOREX®; Forex®
-Similar products include Sintra, Komacel
+Similar products include [[Sintra]], [[Komacel]], [[Komatex]]
 ==Applications==
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 * interior design; partitions/cladding; furniture
 * shop design/shop fitting
 ==Personal Risks==
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 ==Collection Risks==
-AIC Wiki - British Museum -2013 -Oddy test - pass for permanent use
+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 (publication forthcoming). However, they also reported finding several specific brands of PVC construction board, namely Komacel (Kommerling) and e-PVC (3A Composites) are safe for use in exhibition casework as they do not contain 2-EHTG.
-Any plasticizers and stabilizers may phase separate and ooze from polymer resulting in the formation of an oily film, white bloom on the surface of the material. This coating may corrode metal or transfer to objects nearby. 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 (publication forthcoming). However, they also reported finding several specific brands of PVC construction board, namely Komacel (Kommerling) and e-PVC (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'''
+° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials Forex Classic] Tested in 2013 (British Museum -pass for permanent use)
 == Physical and Chemical Properties ==