Difference between revisions of "Varaform"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [Runlite SA, Belgium] A brand name for a cotton gauze impregnated with a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=thermoplastic | + | [Runlite SA, Belgium] A brand name for a cotton gauze impregnated with a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=thermoplastic%20polyester thermoplastic polyester] (polycaprolactone) resin. Formerly called Hexcelite and X-Lite, Varaform was originally developed for setting broken bones. Available in three thicknesses, the material is lightweight and rigid at room temperature but easily formable when softened with a hair dryer or hot water. The reusable material can be cut with scissors and it adhers to itself. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Other Properties == | == Other Properties == | ||
| − | Softens at | + | Softens at 70°C (160°F) |
== Hazards and Safety == | == Hazards and Safety == | ||
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== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
| − | P. Hatchfield, M.Svoboda, "A Summary of Recent Information of the Uses and Testing of Resin Impregnated Gauzes" AIC News 38(1):14, 1999. | + | ° P. Hatchfield, M.Svoboda, "A Summary of Recent Information of the Uses and Testing of Resin Impregnated Gauzes" AIC News 38(1):14, 1999. ° Varaform [Runlite]: [http://www.runlite.com/varaform/index.html website] |
== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Ceramics and Glass Conservation Section, List of Workshop Materials, The British Museum, London |
| − | * | + | * External source or communication Comment: P. Hatchfield and M. Svoboda, AIC News 38(1) p. 14 1999. |
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Revision as of 06:54, 24 July 2013
Description
[Runlite SA, Belgium] A brand name for a cotton gauze impregnated with a thermoplastic polyester (polycaprolactone) resin. Formerly called Hexcelite and X-Lite, Varaform was originally developed for setting broken bones. Available in three thicknesses, the material is lightweight and rigid at room temperature but easily formable when softened with a hair dryer or hot water. The reusable material can be cut with scissors and it adhers to itself.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Hexcelite; X-Lite [Sunlite SA, Belgium];
Other Properties
Softens at 70°C (160°F)
Hazards and Safety
Nontoxic
Additional Information
° P. Hatchfield, M.Svoboda, "A Summary of Recent Information of the Uses and Testing of Resin Impregnated Gauzes" AIC News 38(1):14, 1999. ° Varaform [Runlite]: website
Authority
- Ceramics and Glass Conservation Section, List of Workshop Materials, The British Museum, London
- External source or communication Comment: P. Hatchfield and M. Svoboda, AIC News 38(1) p. 14 1999.