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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [Zotefoams Limited] A trademark for a crosslinked [[polyethylene|polyethylene]] foam that is expanded with nitrogen gas. Plastazote® is chemically and biologically inert. Plastazote® products are supplied as sheets, rolls, rods, or slabstock. As with other polyethylene products, these foams deteriorate, shrink, and/or warp in direct sunlight. Similar products by the same company are | + | [Zotefoams Limited] A trademark for a crosslinked [[polyethylene|polyethylene]] foam that is expanded with nitrogen gas. Plastazote® is chemically and biologically inert. Plastazote® products are supplied as sheets, rolls, rods, or slabstock. As with other polyethylene products, these foams deteriorate, shrink, and/or warp in direct sunlight. Similar products by the same company are Evazote® (ethylene vinylacetate) and Supazote (ethylene copolymer). All Zotefoams exhibit very low emission of volatile species up to temperatures of 190C. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Zotefoam; Propozote (polypropylene); Evazote® ( | + | Zotefoam; Propozote (polypropylene); Evazote® (ethylene vinylacetate); Supazote (ethylene copolymer) |
Similar products: Volara | Similar products: Volara | ||
Latest revision as of 10:15, 7 February 2024
Description
[Zotefoams Limited] A trademark for a crosslinked Polyethylene foam that is expanded with nitrogen gas. Plastazote® is chemically and biologically inert. Plastazote® products are supplied as sheets, rolls, rods, or slabstock. As with other polyethylene products, these foams deteriorate, shrink, and/or warp in direct sunlight. Similar products by the same company are Evazote® (ethylene vinylacetate) and Supazote (ethylene copolymer). All Zotefoams exhibit very low emission of volatile species up to temperatures of 190C.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Zotefoam; Propozote (polypropylene); Evazote® (ethylene vinylacetate); Supazote (ethylene copolymer)
Similar products: Volara
Applications
- Case inserts
- Shoes, flipflops
- Packaging
Risks
- Softens at 105-115C and decomposes at 300C.
- Combustion products are carbon monoxide and water.
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Waterproof
- Lightweight and flexible
- Chemically resistant
- Impact absorbent
- Available in several densities and thicknesses (2-27 mm). Select from low density polyethylene (LDPE) or high density polyethylene (HDPE)
Resources and Citations
- Zotefoams: Plastazote
- National Park System, Conserv O Gram, Number 8/2, 'Safe Plastic & Fabrics for Display & Storage': Link
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- Ceramics and Glass Conservation Section, List of Workshop Materials, The British Museum, London