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What is Corian ? ® 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. ® 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  

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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  

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 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. ® 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