Technovit 4004
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Description
[Heraeus Kulzer, Germany] A brand name for two-part cold curing acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate) casting material. Originally designed as a dental acrylic, Technovit 4004 has been used as a gap filler in art conservation.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Teet's Cold Cure
Other Properties
Cures rapidly. Slight shrinkage. Resistant to chemical attack.
Additional Information
Hornemann Institute: Gap filling on shagreen by Simone Schneider
Authority
- Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997