Feather-Board
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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