Neo-Ebene Sàrl
The material used for the manufacture of Corene™ offers the following specificities:
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A look, feel and finish virtually indistinguishable from ebony in its color and structure
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Resistance to acidity found in hand and fingers perspiration, reducing the need to correct the surface of the fingerboard
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Excellent dimensional stability, not affected by humidity and temperature changes
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Mechanical characteristic comparable to ebony, providing strength and the sensation of uniform elasticity, especially in higher finger positions
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Surface hardness and mass volume equivalent to ebony, qualities essential for a sharp and clear tone
Corene™ fingerboards can be worked as ebony; the material is completely homogeneous which makes it very pleasant to work with traditional tools and traditional violin making methods.
Corene™ fingerboards are designed in Switzerland, machined with an accuracy of +/- 0.1 mm and supplied with all the finely visible surfaces, black ebony, uniform and revealing a slightly veined structure.
Physico-chemical characteristics
(This material safety data sheet (MSDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 910.1200)
Chemical Family
Cured Phenol-formaldehyde
Product Use
Various within modelling and pattern making industries.
Hazard Statement
This product in not considered to be a hazardous chemical under that standard.
Appearance
Tan, odourless flat sheets
Percent of volatile organic compound
0 (zero)
Solubility
Insoluble in water
Specific Gravity
1.24 kg/dm3
Our material is made of an eco-composite material without volatile organic compound.
Corene fingerboards do not contain any of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons listed below :
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Benzo[a]pyrene (CAS no. 50-32-8)
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Benzo[a]antracene (CAS no. 56-55-3)
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Benzo[b]flouranthene (CAS no. 205-99-2)
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Benzo[k]flouranthene (CAS no. 207-08-9)
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Benzo[e]pyrene (CAS no. 192-97-2)
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Chrysene (CAS no. 218-01-9)
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Benzo[j]flouranthene (CAS no. 205-82-3)
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Dipenzo[a,h]anthracene (CAS no. 53-70-3)