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PaperStone™, from PanelTech International, is a dense, hard, water-resistant, solid-surface composite material used for skateboard ramps, countertops, toilet partitions, and exterior rainscreen siding. It is made from cellulose fiber (paper) and a non-petroleum phenolic resin derived in part from a natural phenolic oil in the shells of cashews. KlipTech offers two versions of the product: standard PaperStone contains at least 50% post-consumer recycled paper; the newer PaperStone Certified has 100% post-consumer recycled paper. The latter product is third-party certified by SmartWood to carry the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) recycled-content label. Overall, the product is 60% paper fiber by weight and 40% resin. |
PaperStone Certified is made with 100% FSC-certified, post-consumer recycled paper. The proprietary water-based resin system uses non-petroleum phenols, including cashew nut shell liquid derivatives. The finished product works easily with a triple-chip, carbide-tipped saw blade and carbide-tipped router bits. It has no detectable free formaldehyde, is Class A fire-rated, heat-resistant to 350 degrees, and stain-resistant. PaperStone comes in 30" and 60" widths, lengths of 4', 6', 8', & 12', with thicknesses ranging from 3/4" to 1 1/4". The product is available in thirteen colors. The PaperStone original product line is made with 50% post-consumer recycled content, versus 100% for PaperStone Certified. |
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