Difference between revisions of "Artcare Archival Foamboard"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [Nielsen & Bainbridge] A trademark for a lightweight rigid laminated foam. Artcare (TM) foamboard is made using MicroChamber® technology. It contains [ | + | [Nielsen & Bainbridge] A trademark for a lightweight rigid laminated foam. Artcare (TM) foamboard is made using MicroChamber® technology. It contains [[polystyrene|polystyrene]] foam sheets embedded with [[zeolite|zeolites]] to absorb offgassing products along with buffers ([[calcium%20carbonate|calcium carbonate]]) to neutralize harmful acidic vapors. The rigid, strong, flat panels are water-resistant and dimensionally stable. Direct sunlight will cause bleaching and degradation of any unprotected foam. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 08:36, 8 January 2014
Description
[Nielsen & Bainbridge] A trademark for a lightweight rigid laminated foam. Artcare (TM) foamboard is made using MicroChamber® technology. It contains Polystyrene foam sheets embedded with zeolites to absorb offgassing products along with buffers (Calcium carbonate) to neutralize harmful acidic vapors. The rigid, strong, flat panels are water-resistant and dimensionally stable. Direct sunlight will cause bleaching and degradation of any unprotected foam.
Synonyms and Related Terms
MicroChamber®; Artcare Archival white Foamboard
Hazards and Safety
Combustion may produce styrenes and carbon monoxide.
Additional Information
CRI website page: Bainbridge Artcare Archival White Foamboards
Authority
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- Website address 1 Comment: www.nielsen-bainbridge.com/html/info.html