February 18, 2008—DuPont has launched its latest collection for DuPont Corian solid surfaces with the translucent Illumination Series. The Illumination Series, which includes four new colors—Mint Ice, Strawberry Ice, Lime Ice and Glacier Ice—was inspired by light, an essential component in today’s building materials, according to the company.
When lit from behind, the colors allow much more light to pass through than other colors from Corian, combining the many dimensions of light with a material that can be formed, bent, textured and cut, and allowing builders to create stunning, yet unexpectedly imaginative, sensorial environments.
DuPont Corian is nonporous and does not promote the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria, and carries a 10-year residential installed transferable limited warranty. Scratches are easily removed without marring its beauty and uniformity of color. Available in a wide range of colors, Corian can be thermoformed into custom shapes and contours, sandblasted, routed, carved, laser-etched and backlit, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.
Non-toxic and non-allergenic to humans, Corian has received NSF/ANSI 51 Certification for food contact and Class 1 (A) fire rating. It also meets all 18 characteristics set by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for Design and Construction of Hospital and Healthcare Facilities of the ideal surface to help facilitate improved infection control in healthcare facilities.
DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802 and operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.
The DuPont Corian Illumination Series is available in North America through DuPont distributors. It also is available in Europe and will soon be available worldwide.
For more information visit the DuPont Surfaces portfolio Web site.
