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Date:         Tue, 20 Jun 1995 13:32:28 -0700 (PDT)
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From:         Steve Johnson <sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com>
Subject:      Re: water repellant for canvas

So Martha Rubin says: > > The switch to Aqualon has solved that problem. Aqualon is a 2 ply textured polyester duck fabric, coated with a PVC resin. Unlike laminated vinyl, > Aqualon won't separate, crack or peel. > > Aqualon has been used by the marine industry for boat tops and covers > for many years. It has proven to be durable, stretch and shrink > resistant, color fast, stain resistant and water repellent. >

The only concern I have with this stuff is, as with all plastics/polyesters is what am I exposed to as it outgasses? As it heats up, and if I'm laying down in the upper bunk, well I be breath some toxic fumes, eh?

Steven

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com


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