Komacel
==Description==[Kommerlng] A white, glossy, rigid foam board with a sandwich -like structure where the ferm outer skin and interior fine-cell foam are both composed of polyvinyl chloride. Komacel has a s
Synonyms and Related Terms
Similar Products: ePVC; Forex; Sintra (3A Composites) Komatex; Komacel Plus
Applications
- Graphic substrate (screen printing, paintable, lettering enamels, vinyl lettering, direct printing)
- Laminating
- Case Furniture (plinths, flat panels, risers, etc.)
- Acoustics (good acoustic and sound insulation)
- Outdoor Use (Weatherproof, Indoor/outdoor use without pretreatment)
Personal Risks
- According to the manufacturer, Komacel is free of formaldehyde, asbestos, lindane, PCB, PCP, CFCs, cadmium, and lead and do not contain any monomers, biocides, or plasticisers.
- Can generate fine static cling dust when cut or sanded
- Komacel: SDS
Collection Risks
Rigid PVC boards often contain volatile heat stabilizers, and other additives that can pose risks to collection materials. According to research published in August, 2020, Komacel White Gloss Rigid boards do not contain harmful heat stabilizers that are present in several other PVC boards. [1] It is important to keep in mind that not all PVC products have the same properties and therefore they should not be used interchangeably.
Komacel has routinely passed Oddy tests (see below), but it is possible that low levels of hydrochloric acid will be released during the slow degradation of PVC products. Komacel should be safe to use in most situations, especially for short term display. As an added precaution, avoid placing collection materials in direct contact with Komacel without a barrier. [2]
Link to Oddy Test result posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages: Komacel Oddy Test (20 December 2019) (Pass)
Environmental Risks
Although the company reports that this product is 100% recyclable this is probably pre-consumer at the manufacturing plant. In practice, there is little to no reported success in finding someone to recycle PVC.