Overview:

Corian® Solid Surface, is suitable for numerous horizontal and vertical decorative surface applications in both residential and commercial environments.

Product Description:

Corian® Solid Surface, made from alumina trihydrate and acrylic polymer by DuPont, is non-porous and can be seamlessly joined, making it suitable for many applications, including benchtop surfaces, wall cladding, sinks, vanity bowls, windowsills and a range of decorative surface applications. Corian® can also be used externally in public areas or as signs on buildings.

After the ingredients of Corian® have been fully reacted, which takes place during the manufacturing process, Corian® becomes a chemically stable solid surfacing material. Because Corian® does not easily react with other chemicals, it has a minimal impact on both the indoor and outdoor environment.

Corian® has low total VOCs and is GREENGUARD Air Quality Certified in the USA. Pigments used in Corian® are free of heavy metals (certified by NSF International), as well as non-toxic and non-allergenic to humans.

Corian® is easy to maintain, durable and reworkable. Corian® is non-porous, and accordingly will not promote the growth of bacteria.

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Country of Origin:

Corian® sheet and shape material is manufactured worldwide by DuPont in Buffalo, New York; Ulsan, Korea and Toyama, Japan.

All finished Corian® products are fabricated locally in Australia.

ecospecifier Issues of Concern/ Red Lights

Minor Issue: Product contains titanium dioxide. This comment relates to in-factory OH&S only (titanium dioxide is bound with the acrylic component of the product and is an unlikely hazard even when sanded or grinder applied).

In 2006, the IARC reclassified titanium dioxide as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). This issue of concern relates to the inhalation of powdered and ultra-fine titanium dioxide dust. Precautions for workers such as reducing exposure to product in dust form and using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mitigate potential issues to low risk in accordance with an ecospecifier Risk Assessment. Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for further information. This is not an issue in use as Titanium dioxide is fully bound with polymer after manufacture.

Product also contains methyl methacrylates, a Group 3 carcinogen according to IARC. However, this comment relates to in-factory OH&S only, if inhaling its vapour, contacting or consuming its liquid form. Final product is an unlikely hazard due to low VOC certification.

Assessment Comparison:

Melamine laminate surfaces

Keywords / Alternatives

solid surface, low VOC, floor covering, wall covering, furniture, bench top

Availability:

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Other information:

 

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

RESOURCE DEPLETION & EFFICIENCY

Reuse potential

HUMAN HEALTH

Low/reduced offgassing Reduced toxics or carcinogens

POLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT

Reduced chemical toxicity through Life Cycle Low/no carcinogens through life-cycle

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

MSDS Independent Verification Environmental info about product Environmental policy

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