Difference between revisions of "Marvelseal 360"
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| − | [James Dawson Enterprises, Ltd.] A registered trademark for a [ | + | [James Dawson Enterprises, Ltd.] A registered trademark for a [barrier material|barrier material] made from [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=aluminum foil aluminum foil] sandwiched between a transparent [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=nylon resin nylon] film and a layer of heat sealable [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyethylene polyethylene]. The nylon is adhered to the foil with a thin layer of polyethylene. Marvelseal 360 is strong, waterproof, vaporproof, and flexible. Originally made for military applications, Marvelseal 360 has found its way into conservation and has been used to seal wooden packing crates, display cases, and storage shelves since 1980. Paint does not adhere to Marvelseal very well but the surface can be covered with fabric or Dibond. |
Other Marvelseal products have the following layers: | Other Marvelseal products have the following layers: | ||
Revision as of 12:36, 21 May 2015
Description
[James Dawson Enterprises, Ltd.] A registered trademark for a [barrier material|barrier material] made from foil aluminum foil sandwiched between a transparent resin nylon film and a layer of heat sealable polyethylene. The nylon is adhered to the foil with a thin layer of polyethylene. Marvelseal 360 is strong, waterproof, vaporproof, and flexible. Originally made for military applications, Marvelseal 360 has found its way into conservation and has been used to seal wooden packing crates, display cases, and storage shelves since 1980. Paint does not adhere to Marvelseal very well but the surface can be covered with fabric or Dibond.
Other Marvelseal products have the following layers:
-FR 2175 (formerly Marvelseal 470) - polypropylene / polyethylene / foil / polyethylene
-Marvelseal 585 - Tyvek / polyethylene / foil / vinyl acetate ethylene vinyl acetate
-Marvelseal 1311 - polypropylene / foil / scrim
-Marvelseal 1312 - paper kraft paper / polyethylene / foil / polyethylene
Synonyms and Related Terms
FR 2175 (formerly Marvelseal 470); Marvelseal 585; Marvelseal 1311; Marvelseal 1312;
Other Properties
For a 1 mil film: Oxygen transmission = 0.01 ml/m2d Water vapor transmission = 0.01 g/m2d
Additional Information
James Dawson: Website
Additional Images
Marvelseal 360
Marvelseal 360
Authority
- Pam Hatchfield, Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- Conservation Support Systems, Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997
- Teri Hensick, Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998
- Website address 1, Website address 1 Comment: www.jamesdawson.com/english/marvelse.htm
- Website address 2 Comment: SPNCH at www.spnchorg.concom/supplies_cdn.htm (accessed 3/17/04) - lists Marvelseal 470 as polypropylene / polyethylene / aluminum / polypropylene