Difference between revisions of "Sintra"
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| + | [[File:brn_sintra Laird.jpg|thumb|Sintra PVC board<br>Credit: Laird Plastic ]] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| + | [[File:Sintra CONSTRUCT product page.jpg|thumb|Sintra Construct<br>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 == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | + | PVC Board | |
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| − | + | For comparison with alternates, see | |
| − | + | * [[PVC Boards]] and | |
| − | + | * [[Foamboards/Support panels, 3A Composites]] | |
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== Personal Risks == | == Personal Risks == | ||
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==Collection Risks == | ==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'''<br> | '''Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below'''<br> | ||
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° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#Sintra0003 Laird Plastics PVC] tested in 2009 | ° [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] | ||
== Resources and Citations == | == Resources and Citations == | ||
| − | * | + | *[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] | ||
| + | * 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] | ||
[[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]][[Category: Board/Panel, Plastic]] | [[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]][[Category: Board/Panel, Plastic]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:21, 24 April 2024
Description
[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
- Sintra Material website
- CCI Technical Bulletin 32 - Products Used in Preventive Conservation Link