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Solid surface is manufactured by mixing acrylic or polyester resin with powdered bauxite filler and pigments. The material chemically cures and is heated to 60°C or more. Cured material is then cut in sheets or shapes and sanded on one or both sides depending the brand used. Sometimes the material is brought to 160°C and cooled, to improve its heat resistance. Acrylic-modified polyester solid surface can be mixed one sheet at a time using different formulations, effects and appearances. Acrylic-modified polyester solid surface can be injected into molds to produce various solid decorative design figures. Since first being introduced by Dupont in 1964 under the name of Corian, other manufacturers have also introduced their brands as well. Other brands include Avonite, Meganite, Wilsonart, Visioneer, Formica, Mystera, Karadon, Swanstone and others.[1] Solid-surface manufacturing companies may be members of the trade organizations American Composites Manufacturers Association and ICPA (International Cast Polymer Association).[2] These organizations identify the product under the "brand" of MasterCast Engineered Composites.