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DuPont™ Corian® Solid Surfaces Fact Sheet

2008 Introductions:

  • DuPont™ Corian® has unveiled its Illumination Series, featuring four translucent colors, Mint Ice, Strawberry Ice, Lime Ice and Glacier Ice, inspired by one of today’s hottest new building materials – light.
  • DuPont™ Corian® also introduced its new Terra Collection, 25 colors certified by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) to contain pre-consumer recycled content, which include a wide array of warm neutrals and jewel tones ideal for creating contemporary, on-trend design possibilities for the home.



DuPont™ Corian®:

  • Homebuilders can now choose from more than 140 DuPont™ Corian® colors.
  • DuPont™ Corian® solid surfaces are nonporous, low-maintenance materials that provide kitchen and bath designers with innovative style, design flexibility and high-performance benefits.
  • DuPont™ Corian® is designed to blend with other materials including: glass, wood, tile, stone, metal and DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surfaces.
  • DuPont™ Corian® is a leading-edge design material tapped by the world’s top architects and designers for award-winning kitchen and bath products.
  • DuPont™ Corian® is backed by a 10-year residential installed, transferable limited warranty.
  • DuPont™ Corian® is nonporous and with proper cleaning does not promote the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria.
  • DuPont™ Corian® is easy to clean and maintain and does not require sealing.
  • 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 of the ideal surface to help facilitate improved infection control in healthcare facilities. The 18 characteristics are defined by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for Design and Construction of Hospital and Healthcare Facilities.
  • Information can be found online at countertops.dupont.com or by calling toll-free 800-4-CORIAN.



DuPont™ Corian® Design Possibilities:

  • DuPont™ Corian® can be used for numerous applications throughout the home, including countertops, backsplashes, vanity tops, wall cladding, tub and shower surrounds, desktops and windowsills.
  • When installed, DuPont™ Corian® is seamless can be renewed – stains and scratches can be easily buffed out to keep the surfaces looking beautiful and performing as if new.
  • DuPont™ Corian® can be formed into virtually any shape or design through thermoforming, CNC-routing, sandblasting, texturing, or polishing to develop unique styles and finishes.
  • Select colors of DuPont™ Corian® have a unique translucency, which adds dimension and make it an ideal choice for superior illumination.



Helping to Meet Sustainable Design Goals:

  • All Corian® colors can help earn U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® credits for MR Building Reuse, MR Materials Reuse, MR Regional Materials, Environmental Quality (EQ) Low Emitting Materials – Adhesives and Sealants, helping to reduce a building or home’s environmental footprint.
  • DuPont™ Corian® is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® and has received the GREENGUARD for Children & Schools SM Certification.
  • Long-lasting, durable and renewable, DuPont™ Corian® represents the DuPont global commitment to providing environmentally sustainable building solutions.



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