Artcare Archival Foamboard
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