What is Corian ?
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DuPont™ Corian is a solid, non-porous, homogeneous surfacing material composed
of ± 1/3 acrylic resin (also known as PolyMethyl MethAcrylate or PMMA) and ± 2/3
natural minerals. The main mineral is Aluminium TriHydrate(ATH) derived from bauxite,
an ore from which aluminium is produced. For more information on the composition of
the material, please consult the DuPont™ Corian® Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
available at http://msds.dupont.com or from your local supplier.
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NON -TOXIC
DuPont™ Corian® is an inert and non-toxic material. Under normal temperature
conditions, it does not emit gases. When burned, it releases mainly Carbon Oxides and
the smoke generated is optically light and does not contain toxic halogenated gases.
Because of these properties, DuPont™ Corian® is used in public areas and for sensitive
applications such as airport check-in counters, walls and work surfaces in hospitals and
hotels.
VERSATILE
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
RESISTANT
Since its introduction in 1967, DuPont™ Corian® has proved itself to be a remarkably
durable material that is easy to live with. It cannot delaminate and stands up well to
daily wear and tear. It resists most of the impacts, nicks and cuts that occur in heavy
traffic
areas.
DuPont™
Corian® has been tested for its mechanical, thermal, electrical
and
other
surface
properties.
Results
of
these
specific
tests
as
well
as
details
on
the
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other physical properties of DuPont™ Corian can be consulted on page 57 in the
“PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES” section of this book.
HYGIENIC
DuPont™ Corian® is a non-porous material. It is solid through its entire thickness and
can be fabricated with inconspicuous seams, rendering its surface hygienic. DuPont™
Corian® surfaces do not support the growth of bacteria or fungi. DuPont™ Corian® has
been
certified
by
an
independent
laboratory
as
a
hygienic
material
according
to
the
international norm DIN EN ISO 846.
REPAIRABLE
Surfaces in DuPont™ Corian are renewable, meaning they can be fully restored with
ordinary mild abrasive cleansers and a scouring pad. Cigarette burns, for example, can
be easily removed in this way. Damage caused by abuse can usually be repaired on site
without having to completely replace the material.
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The applications for DuPont™ Corian® are limited only by your own imagination. Pieces
of DuPont™ Corian® can be glued together inconspicuously to create a seamless look,
giving virtually unlimited design possibilities for surfaces. Long counters, for example,
can be easily made in pieces in a workshop and then joined together at the installation
site. Edges can be built up to look thicker.
THERMOFORMABLE
DuPont™ Corian® can be thermoformed in wooden or metal moulds at controlled
temperatures in order to create various 2D and 3D design objects. Embossing effects
can also be created using the Bas Relief technique.
TRANSLUCENT
The translucency of DuPont™ Corian® is especially striking in the lighter colours as well
as