Difference between revisions of "Komatex"

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KomaTex sheets
Credit: Kommerling.com

Description

[Kommerling, USA] White, finely-textured, flexible Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foam sheets. KomaTex has a matt, foamed surface that readily accepts inks, paints or laminants. It bonds well with most adhesives and is lightweight and flame resistant The weather resistant panel is recommended for outdoor applications. Komatex does not have an outer skin like other types of PVC Boards.

Synonyms and Related Terms

foam sheet; PVC Board

For comparison with alternates, see

Applications

Signs, banners, displays

Personal Risks

TAP Plastics: Komatex SDS

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 (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

IMA: Link Komatex (2016/7)
MMA: Link Komatex White Matte (2019/09/24)
MMA: Link Komatex 2210 (2018/08/03)

Environmental Risks

Manufacturer lists as 100% recyclable.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Komatex: Brochure
Komatex: Technical Values

Working Properties

Screws hold in Komatex really well.
No outer skin; surface is rougher and more matte vs KomaCel.
Because it is fire resistant, it is good for use on the exterior of cases.

Forms and Sizes

Thicknesses: 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 15mm
Widths: 1000mm, 1220mm, 1250mm, 1560mm, 2050mm
Lengths: 2440mm, 3000mm, 3050mm, 4050mm
Finishes: white (plus 9 other colors)

Less expensive than KomaCel.

Suppliers have KomaTex in larger quantities (vs KomaCel) because it’s desired for its fire resistance in outdoor and construction uses.

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

Kommerling: website

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+[[File:DE-KOEMMERLING-KOEMATEX-PVC_.jpg|thumb|KomaTex sheets<br>Credit: Kommerling.com]]
 ==Description==
-[Kommerling, USA] A white, glossy, finely-textured, flexible [[polyvinyl chloride]] (PVC) foamboard.  Komatex has a matt, foamed surface, that readily accepts inks, paints or laminants. It bonds well with most adhesives and is lightweight and flame resistant The weather resistant panel is recommended for outdoor applications.
+[Kommerling, USA] White, finely-textured, flexible [[polyvinyl chloride]] (PVC) foam sheets.  KomaTex has a matt, foamed surface that readily accepts inks, paints or laminants. It bonds well with most adhesives and is lightweight and flame resistant The weather resistant panel is recommended for outdoor applications.  Komatex does not have an outer skin like other types of [[PVC Boards]].
 == Synonyms and Related Terms ==
-foam sheet
+foam sheet; PVC Board
+For comparison with alternates, see
+* [[PVC Boards]] and
+* [[Foamboards/Support panels, 3A Composites]]
-Similar Products: ePVC; [[Forex]]; [[Komacel]], Komacel Plus (Kommerling); [[Sintra]] (3A Composites); [[Palight]] (Palram)
 ==Applications==
 * Signs, banners, displays
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 ==Personal Risks==
-* Komatex: [SDS]
+* TAP Plastics: [https://www.tapplastics.com/image/pdf/Komatex_Foamed_PVC_SDS.pdf Komatex SDS]
 ==Collection Risks==
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 '''Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials'''
-* IMA: [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials Link]  Komatex (2016/7: Pass to Temporary)
+* IMA: [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials Link]  Komatex (2016/7)
-* MMA: [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials Link]  Komatex White Matte (2019/09/24: Fail)
+* MMA: [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials Link]  Komatex White Matte (2019/09/24)
-* MMA: [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials Link]  Komatex 2210 (2018/08/03: Unsuitable)
+* MMA: [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials Link]  Komatex 2210 (2018/08/03)
 ==Environmental Risks==
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 == Physical and Chemical Properties ==
-* Komatex: [ Brochure]
+* Komatex: [https://www.koemmerling.com/us/en/products-applications/pvc-sheets/koematex/ Brochure]
+* Komatex: [https://www.piedmontplastics.com/resources/literatures/kommerlingR-komatexR-brochure Technical Values]
 ==Working Properties==
+* Screws hold in Komatex really well.
+* No outer skin; surface is rougher and more matte vs KomaCel.
+* Because it is fire resistant, it is good for use on the exterior of cases.
 ==Forms and Sizes==
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 * Lengths: 2440mm, 3000mm, 3050mm, 4050mm
 * Finishes: white (plus 9 other colors)
+Less expensive than KomaCel.
+Suppliers have KomaTex in larger quantities (vs KomaCel) because it’s desired for its fire resistance in outdoor and construction uses.
 == Resources and Citations ==
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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]
-[[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]][[Category: Board/Panel, Plastic]]
+* Kommerling: [https://www.koemmerling.com/us/en/products-applications/sheets/ website]
+[[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]][[Category: Board/Panel, Plastic]][[Category: Foams]]