LG Hausys' HI-MACS® Tested for Use in Museums

On its own behalf, Rosskopf & Partner AG performed Oddy tests that are employed to reveal harmful substances at the Rathgen Research Laboratory for Public Museums in Berlin.

mineralwerkstoff himacs vitradesign museum chair presentation niches podium cladding Chair Presentation Niches and Podium Cladding made of LG Hausys HI-MACS® in the colour S103 Concrete Grey for the Vitra Design Museum. Architect: Gregor Gallian

Survey Background

With the help of the Oddy test, the  compatibility of materials used for display cases, cabinets, museum rooms and/or packing materials used for objects in museums can be tested. Specifically, in this mandate, the solid surface material HI-MACS® and its associated adhesive were examined.

Results

No visible change or corrosion was visible on the metal coupons used in the test. Therefore, the material HI-MACS® and the HI-MACS® adhesive that comes into long-term contact with artwork and other objects of cultural value can be used without reservation. This also applies to cabinets and other furniture in the museum.

You can download the german detailed test report here. To download the file, please log in.
Oddy Test – Inspection Report

Exhibition board and bookshelves made of solid surfaces Exhibition board and bookshelves made of the solid surface HI-MACS® by LG Hausys in the state galerie in Stuttgart. Architect: Architekturbüro Mangelsdorf
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