All Artcare products incorporate
the MicroChamber zeolite technology.
All Artcare papers feature a composite pH of
8.5 +/- .5, and a 3-5% buffer of Calcium and Magnesium Carbonates.
Alpharag Artcare
100% cotton rag. Alkaline pH starch adhesive,
neutral sizing, no plasticizers. Available in a full range of
colors. All references available in 32"x40" size, 4
ply thickness. Select references available in 40"x 60",
48"x 72" and 48" x 96" sizes. Select references
available in 1,2 and 8 ply thickness.
Thickness
1 ply = 15 points (380 microns)
2 ply = 32 points (813 microns)
4 ply = 64 points (1550 microns
8 ply = 124 points (3150 microns)
Alphamat Artcare
Virgin alpha cellulose purified wood pulp.
Alkaline pH water-based adhesive, neutral sizing. Available in
over 300 colors and styles. All references available in 32"x40"
size. Select references available in 40"x60" size. All
feature a composite thickness of 52-55 points (1320-1400 microns).
Components
Surface paper: 70-80 pound alpha cellulose paper colored
with fade and bleed resistant organic pigments.
Core board: 40 point (1016 micron) alpha cellulose cylinder
board
Backing paper: 6 point (152 microns) alpha cellulose paper
Alphamount Artcare
Virgin alpha cellulose purified wood pulp. Alkaline
pH starch adhesive, neutral sizing, no plasticizers. Available
in 2 colors, and 2 and 4 ply thickness in 32"x40" size. Select
references available in 1 ply thickness and 40"x60" size.
Thickness
1 ply = 12 points (305 microns)
2 ply = 24 points (610 microns)
4 ply = 48 points (1218 microns)
Artcare Archival Corrugate
Virgin alpha cellulose purified wood pulp. Neutral
pH starch adhesive, neutral sizing. Available in white, sizes
32" x 40" and 40" x 60". Available in 1/8"
thickness.
Components
Two 11 point (280 microns) liners over standard B fluting
Artcare Archival Foamboard
Polystyrene foam board with two Artcare liners.
Available with alpha cellulose or 100% cotton rag liners, both
in white. Sizes 24"x36", 32"x40", 40"x60" and 48"x96". Thickness
choice of 1/8" or 3/16".
Components
2-11 point (280 microns) alpah cellulose or cotton liners over
polystyrene foam core board
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