Difference between revisions of "Edulan"

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==Resources and Citations==
 
==Resources and Citations==
  
* Stephen R. Edwards, Bruce M. Bell, Mary Elizabeth King, ''Pest Control in Museums: a Status Report 1980'', Association of Sytematics Collections, Washington DC, 1980
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* Stephen R. Edwards, Bruce M. Bell, Mary Elizabeth King, ''Pest Control in Museums: a Status Report 1980'', Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1980
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 12:58, 1 August 2022

Description

A brand name for a commercial mothproofing agent and contact Insecticide that is not registered for use in museums. Edulan insecticide is irreversibly applied to objects with a high temperature bath. Edulan reacts with the Sulfur bonds in the Keratin found in hair, hides, and horns. It may potentially change specimen color.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Edulan CN; Edulan-U; Mitn FF

Risks

  • Upon combustion, release hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides.
  • NIH: Safety sheet

Resources and Citations

  • Stephen R. Edwards, Bruce M. Bell, Mary Elizabeth King, Pest Control in Museums: a Status Report 1980, Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1980