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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | + | Originally a brand name for a series of hardboard products made by the Masonite Company from wood fibers without the use of a urea formaldehyde adhesive. Tempered Duron® Hardboard contains wood fibers, paraffin wax, clay, titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate and talc. The rolled board is then dipped in oil and baked at 290-340F to increase its hardness and water-resistance. Tempered hardboard is typically used in construction siding. Viisually tempered hardboard is darker than untempered hardboard. | |
See also [[Masonite|Masonite®]]. | See also [[Masonite|Masonite®]]. | ||
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== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
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== Sources Checked for Data in Record == | == Sources Checked for Data in Record == | ||
Revision as of 09:15, 14 April 2020
Description
Originally a brand name for a series of hardboard products made by the Masonite Company from wood fibers without the use of a urea formaldehyde adhesive. Tempered Duron® Hardboard contains wood fibers, paraffin wax, clay, titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate and talc. The rolled board is then dipped in oil and baked at 290-340F to increase its hardness and water-resistance. Tempered hardboard is typically used in construction siding. Viisually tempered hardboard is darker than untempered hardboard.
See also Masonite®.
Hazards and Safety
Any wood product may release organic acids with time.
Additional Information
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- Website address 1 Comment: www.international paper.com