Dartek
Description
[DuPont (Canada)] A registered trademark for a cast nylon film composed of Nylon 6,6. Dartek is a clear, strong film with low permeability and resistance to abrasion, oil , vapors, and solvents. The soft, transparent, stretchable film is a Thermoplastic resin that does not have plasticizers or surface coatings. It will conform to any shape using vacuum or gentle heating, such as with a hair dryer. Dartek is sold for use as a covering membrane for lining paintings on a vacuum table (Conservation Support Systems, 1998). Dartek is used in industry for lamination and packaging. The tear resistant film has low oxygen and moisture Permeability.
Options for Dartek films:
- F-410
- C-917 : includes heat stabilizing ingredient
Synonyms and Related Terms
Dartek@; nylon-66; Dartex (sp)
Other Properties
For a 1 mil film: Oxygen transmission = 54.3 ml/m2d Water vapor transmission = 295 g/m2d
Films do not contain additives or plasticizers. Can absorb up to 10% of its weight in moisture.
| Density | 1.13 |
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Forms and Sizes
Available in rolls from 10” to 88” wide and in gauges from .0075" (.19 mil) to 0.75” (1.9 mil).
Applications for Storage Exhibit and Transport
- As a dust cover where light sensitivity is not an issue
- As a replacement for glassine when wrapping paintings susceptible to tackiness or abrasion
Additional Information
HM Royal: Website
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Preparation, Art Handling, Collections Care Information Network (PACCIN): website http://www.paccin.org/content.php?62-Materials
- Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989
- Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997
- Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998
- Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997