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Care of Material Storage Foamalux and Foamalux Ultra, in common with all other PVC sheet materials, are best stored indoors, away from direct sunlight, in a cool dry store. The temperature of uncovered stacked sheets in direct sunlight can rise to levels which will be detrimental to the material: the presence of moisture between sheets can add to damage. 
Sheets, whether stored indoors or outdoors, should be laid horizontally on a flat clean surface, for example, a solid topped pallet or wooden sheet raised from the floor or ground. Under the total weight of sheet loaded on to it, this support must not distort, or distortion of the sheet could occur during longer storage periods. Standing sheets on ends or sides, even for short periods, should be avoided. Coloured sheets should be stored in their protective cardboard sleeves. Do not store indoors close to heat sources, for example, radiant heaters or boilers. Where storage outdoors cannot be avoided, at all times the stack of sheets should be completely enclosed within a reflective waterproof cover, placed over wooden battens on top of the stack to avoid contact with the sheet surface. The cover should be secured to protect the stack against sun, wind and rain and the stack should be ventilated to avoid heat build-up. Surface Protection & Packaging Normally all sizes and colours have an easily removed protective polyethylene surface film, branded with the Foamalux or Foamalux Ultra logo, applied to one side. All Foamalux and Foamalux Ultra sheets are factory packaged to ensure they are received by the user in pristine condition. The sheets should be similarly protected or packaged at all stages of processing to ensure the quality of finished items.  SafetyFoamalux and Foamalux Ultra are rigid foam PVC sheets extruded from polyvinyl chloride. They are not subject to the laws governing the use of dangerous materials or chemicals. No special protective measures are needed when transporting or handling the material. When working with the material care must be taken to protect eyes and avoid inhalation of dust. Foamalux and Foamalux Ultra sheets do not constitute fire, explosion or toxic hazard material. In case of a fire involving Foamalux, Foamalux Ultra or any other PVC material, water, foam and carbon dioxide extinguishers may be used. Burning causes noxious fumes to be released eg. hydrochloric acid, carbon monoxide. Do not breathe decomposition products. When decomposition products have been accidentally inhaled, medical assistance is required. Handling Foamalux and Foamalux Ultra are relatively flexible materials but, if lifted or carried incorrectly, they can be stressed beyond their flexible limits and cracked. Sheets and cut panels should not be dragged off a stack but lifted up directly and set down directly. Surfaces on which sheets are set must be clean to avoid damage. When carrying, sheets should be turned on edge and held top and bottom. It will require more than one person to carry a large sheet or panel. Particular care should be taken with panels which have been processed, for example, screen printed. Waste Disposal Do not dispose of Foamalux or Foamalux Ultra by burning. They form an inert waste and can be used as landfill, with no harmful environmental effects. High temperature incineration may be used. Disposal through local plastics recyclers is possible. |
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