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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [Danoka International] A brand name for a [ | + | [Danoka International] A brand name for a [[hardboard]] composed of [[fiberglass]] wool impregnated with a thermosetting [[phenolic resin]] then compressed into a homogeneous hardboard. Feather-board also contains [[urea formaldehyde resin]] (8-12%) and [[polyvinyl chloride]] (9%). The board is a brownish-red color, is waterproof and has a slightly basic pH (8-9). |
== Other Properties == | == Other Properties == | ||
Revision as of 09:49, 15 January 2014
Description
[Danoka International] A brand name for a Hardboard composed of Fiberglass wool impregnated with a thermosetting Phenolic resin then compressed into a homogeneous hardboard. Feather-board also contains Urea formaldehyde resin (8-12%) and Polyvinyl chloride (9%). The board is a brownish-red color, is waterproof and has a slightly basic pH (8-9).
Other Properties
Insoluble in water
Hazards and Safety
May emit formaldehyde. Glass fibers may cause an allergic skin reaction. Dust may cause eye, nose, throat and skin irritation.
Authority
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- MSDS Sheet Comment: from MFA labs