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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
[QuakeHold! by Trevco, San Marcos, CA] A brand name for a soft, sticky mineral wax used for positioning and earthquake stabilization of small objects. QuakeHold! Museum Wax is composed of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=microcrystalline wax microcrystalline wax] softened with [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=petrolatum petroleum jelly]. It was formerly sold under the brand name of Anchor Wax.
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[QuakeHold! by Trevco, San Marcos, CA] A brand name for a soft, sticky mineral wax used for positioning and earthquake stabilization of small objects. QuakeHold! Museum Wax™ is composed of [[microcrystalline_wax|microcrystalline wax]] softened with [[petrolatum|petroleum jelly]]. It was formerly sold under the brand name of Anchor Wax™.  Other QuakeHold products include [[Museum Putty]] and [[Clear Quakehold Gel|Museum Gel]].
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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museo de cera (Esp.)  
 
museo de cera (Esp.)  
  
Examples include: Quakehold!; Quake Wax; Museum Wax; Anchor Wax
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Brand names: Quakehold!; Quake Wax; Museum Wax; Anchor Wax
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== Risks ==
  
== Other Properties ==
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* Nontoxic
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in mineral spirits.  Non-acidic.
 
Soluble in mineral spirits.  Non-acidic.
  
== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
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* Neeha Velagapudi, Emily Fryer, Sarah Murray, Kristen Ramsdale, Sebastian Denize, Sam Adshead, 'Finding a Temporary Adhesive for Securing Objects for Display in Earthquake-prone Regions' ''Studies in Conservation'', 68(1), 36-42, 2023 [https://doi.org/10.1080/00393630.2021.1984091 link]
Nontoxic
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* Quakehold: [https://www.quakehold.com/product/crystalline-clear-museum-wax-2oz/ Museum Wax]
 
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* Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997
== Additional Information ==
 
 
 
Trevco: [https://www.trevco.net/quakehold/quakeshop/details.asp?prodid=66111&cat=100&path=100 Website]
 
 
 
== Authority ==
 
 
 
* Marie Svoboda, Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997
 
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 07:40, 9 August 2023

Museum Mounting Wax

Description

[QuakeHold! by Trevco, San Marcos, CA] A brand name for a soft, sticky mineral wax used for positioning and earthquake stabilization of small objects. QuakeHold! Museum Wax™ is composed of Microcrystalline wax softened with petroleum jelly. It was formerly sold under the brand name of Anchor Wax™. Other QuakeHold products include Museum Putty and Museum Gel.

Synonyms and Related Terms

museo de cera (Esp.)

Brand names: Quakehold!; Quake Wax; Museum Wax; Anchor Wax

Risks

  • Nontoxic

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in mineral spirits. Non-acidic.

Resources and Citations

  • Neeha Velagapudi, Emily Fryer, Sarah Murray, Kristen Ramsdale, Sebastian Denize, Sam Adshead, 'Finding a Temporary Adhesive for Securing Objects for Display in Earthquake-prone Regions' Studies in Conservation, 68(1), 36-42, 2023 link
  • Quakehold: Museum Wax
  • Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997