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Vinyl foam: A viable substitute for wood
Author(s) -
Patterson John R.,
Souder James L.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of vinyl and additive technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1548-0585
pISSN - 1083-5601
DOI - 10.1002/vnl.730010108.n
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , compatibility (geochemistry)
Rigid vinyl foam offers fabricators a maintenance‐free alternative to wood. It is suitable for both internal and external uses, and unlike wood, vinyl foam products will not rot, warp, or peel, and will never need painting. In order to thoroughly evaluate potential applications for foam PVC, samples were provided to a commercial cabinet manufacturer to obtain his perspective of pertinent properties and potential applications. Results of this evaluation are presented along with processing and formulation recommendations for making good‐quality PVC foam.