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Schenz website:  [http://www.schenz.com/fm_celastic.html Celastic]
 
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* External source or communication  Comment: Submitted information: Chris White, Arizona State Museum, March 2008.
 
* External source or communication  Comment: Submitted information: Chris White, Arizona State Museum, March 2008.

Revision as of 13:44, 29 April 2016

Description

A textile impregnated with Cellulose nitrate. Celastic becomes moldable when activated with heat and tacky when activated with solvent (Acetone or MEK). When dry and cool, it forms a stiff, lightweight shell. It was used by model makers, taxidermists, and orthopedists for lightweight support. Celastic has been used for reinforcing joins on fragmentary archaeological vessels. In recent years, Celastic has been replaced in favor of less toxic materials including Varaform, Wonderflex, and Fosshape.

Synonyms and Related Terms

FORM-FAST®

Other Properties

Celastic is soluble in acetone and MEK

Additional Information

Schenz website: Celastic

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • External source or communication Comment: Submitted information: Chris White, Arizona State Museum, March 2008.

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