Technovit 4004

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

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Cures rapidly.
• Slight shrinkage.
• Resistant to chemical attack.

Resources and Citations

• Hornemann Institute: Gap filling on shagreen by Simone Schneider

• Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997