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• Laundry blue
  * N.Odegaard, M. Crawford, "Laundry Bluing as a Colorant in Ethnographic Objects: ICOM Preprints 11th triennial meeting, Vol II, Edinburgh, 1996. G. Barton,
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• Pressure sensitive adhesive
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Guar gum
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Esparto wax
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Lithograph ink
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Ethafoam
  ...f greater foam densities. 900 is typically reserved for support underneath objects weighing several hundred lbs or more or in storage and mountmaking applicat
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• Natural resin
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Hexlite 620
  ...poxy resins]]. Epoxy resins are usually used to adhere mosaics and heavier objects to the board because they impart greater strength. .... This is particularly useful for wall hangings and paintings. For heavier objects, such as mosaics, the board provides a lightweight and strong method for mo
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• Beeswax
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Paraloid B-48N
  * Cricket Harbeck, Adhesives Commonly used in Objects Conservation, unpublished, 1996
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• Safflower
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969. * Analytical strategies for natural dyestuffs in cultural heritage objects - EU-ARTECH European research project - http://www.organic-colorants.org
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• Radiographic flat panel detector
  These detectors permit to realize [[digital radiography]] of objects. Radiographic Flat Panel Detectors are classified in two main categories:
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• Morin
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969
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• Bister
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Egg
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Plastic
  * Storage to isolate and separate objects ...ounds (e.g., acids, sulfur compounds) that may be react with or deposit on objects causing corrosion, deposits, or degradataion.
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• Hygrometer
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Neodymium
  ...odymium and its oxide are used as a glass colorants for sunglasses and art objects. Neodymium imparts a dichroic property to glass that makes is useful as a f
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• Tomography
  ...destructive examinatio and study of mummies, metal statues, archeological objects, musical instruments...Medical tomograph (scanners), industrial tomographs
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• Karaya gum
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Incandescent lamp
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Phenolic resin
  ...gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/08-04.pdf Care and Identification of Objects Made from Plastic], Conserve O Gram 8/4, National Park Service, September 2
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• Zapon lacquer
  * B.Reissland, "Historically used Conservation Methods" in Conservation of Objects Damaged by Iron Gall Ink, [http://www.knaw.nl/ecpa/ink www.knaw.nl/ecpa/ink
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• Ferric chloride
  * N.Odegaard, S.Carroll, W.Zimmt, ''Material Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology'' Archetype Publications, London, 2000, p. 42.
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• Locust bean gum
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Kraft paper
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Fixative
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Medex
  | Calcium based objects (limestone, shell, coral, pearl)
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• Antistatic agent
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Optical microscopy
  ...scopes and do not require sampling the object. In the case of multilayered objects (for example an easel painting or polychrome sculpture), samples prepared a
  3 KB (357 words) - 12:31, 20 June 2023
• Cellophane
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Egg white
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Drying oil
  * J.S. Mills, R.White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth-Heinemann, London, 1994.
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• Dammar
  * J.S. Mills, R.White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heinemann, London, 1994. * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Jade 454
  ...owed to dry for three to four weeks before being used to enclose sensitive objects (Tétreault 2017).
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• Acetate film
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Acid-free paper
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Cochineal
  * Analytical strategies for natural dyestuffs in cultural heritage objects - EU-ARTECH European research project - http://www.organic-colorants.org ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969 Comment: imported in 1540 to Antwerp
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• Zirconium
  * Cricket Harbeck, Adhesives Commonly used in Objects Conservation, unpublished, 1996 Comment: 'Ceramic Pigments' ''Industrial a
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• Sustainable materials
  Sustainable materials are optimal for people, objects, and the environment. Their careful selection, use, and disposal has both a
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• Gall
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969
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• Phenol formaldehyde resin
  ...gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/08-04.pdf Care and Identification of Objects Made from Plastic], Conserve O Gram 8/4, National Park Service, September 2
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• Eraser
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Potassium bitartrate
  ...or [[vinegar|vinegar]], it has been used as a cleanser for encrusted metal objects, such as coins and kitchenware.
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• Tar
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Thermoluminescence dating
  ...IST, 5/1/01 - "X-radiography can affect the TL date. In the case of bronze objects with clay cores, I remember Stuart Fleming saying that one normal radiograp
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• Protein
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Brazilwood
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969
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• Perilla oil
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Quercetin
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969
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• Vapor phase corrosion inhibitor
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Montan wax
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• J-Lar
  ...llophane]] or acetate and will not yellow with age or discolor packages or objects after being applied.
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• Cellulose triacetate
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Ceresin wax
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Alkanet
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969.
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• Tissue paper
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Cellulose acetate
  ...n produces volatile acetic acid; Should be stored cold and away from other objects. * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• PVC pipe
  ...against using PVC in enclosed containers with objects or directly touching objects. ...d aliphatic hydrocarbons. Chlorides are especially dangerous around copper objects, as chloride can precipitate [[Bronze disease|bronze disease]]. Chlorine is
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• Linoleum
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Young fustic
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969.
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• Xylenes
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Recycling
  The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. Recycling depends on a materials ability to first, be separated from other
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• Acetaldehyde
  ...aldehyde is a precursor of [[acetic acid]], the potential to damage museum objects is high.
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• Template for material
  (This first image is reserved for MFA objects or a primary showcase image)
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• Sumac
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969.
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• Paradichlorobenzene
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Atacamite
  ...as a chloride corrosion product on [[copper|copper]] and [[bronze|bronze]] objects. Its presence indicates bronze disease. Using this corrosion reaction, Theo
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• Titanium
  * Cricket Harbeck, Adhesives Commonly used in Objects Conservation, unpublished, 1996
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• CNSM 2703, Samite with bird roundels on a red ground , China (Tang dynasty, 618-907 CE)
  ...ith institutions that have done similar research or have access to similar objects.
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• Ozone
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Casein plastic
  ...gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/08-04.pdf Care and Identification of Objects Made from Plastic], Conserve O Gram 8/4, National Park Service, September 2
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• Plexiglas UF-3
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Venice turpentine
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Ethylene oxide
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Spermaceti
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Plexiglas UF-4
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy
  ...The Application of X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry to the Study of Museum Objects, Doctoral Thesis, University of Amsterdam, 2004.
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• Bald cypress
  ...ees, because of their interesting shapes, have been used as souvenirs, art objects, and bases for flower arrangements.
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• Lac dye
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969
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• Ammonia (anhydrous)
  * Degradation of crystal growth on objects
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• Japan wax
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Pentachlorophenol
  ...de G), is sometimes used as a replacement to minimize acid formation. Some objects (paper, [[textile|textiles]], [[leather|leather]], and historic wood buildi
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• Keratin
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Scavenger
  ...n be glued to drawers or cabinet walls or ordered as bags to hold silver objects.
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• Microcrystalline wax
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Coral
  ...een used since antiquity to make jewelry, ornaments, beads, and decorative objects. The soft group of corals are bendable and only contain colonies of polyps
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• Bitumen
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Foams (table)
  | Can be heat formed and used in direct contact with objects | Highly inert but best not to use in direct contact with objects; may emit methane and ethylene
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• Enamel, inorganic
  ...jewelry and ceramics. Later, artists used enamels to decorate small metal objects, book covers, crosses, and to paint miniature portraits. Low temperature, o
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• Henna
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969.
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• Sandarac
  * J.S. Mills, R.White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heinemann, London, 1994.
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• Gelatin
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Kermes
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969
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• Mylar
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Lanolin
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Celluloid
  * J.Reilly, "Celluloid Objects: Their Chemistry and Preservation" JAIC, 145-162, 1991. [http://aic.stanfor
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• Naphthalene
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Canada balsam
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Persian berries
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969
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• Cutch (dye)
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969
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• Sulfur dioxide
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Silicone resin
  ...reakable windows. The use of silicone resins for preparing molds of museum objects is not recommended as residual curing compounds, release agents, and uncure
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• Bone black
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Carbon disulfide
  ...as discovered in 1796. It was once used as a [[fumigant]] for houses, wood objects, and books. However, it is no longer recommended because it can soften [[pa
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• Nomex
  ...Soft forms of Nomex® are used for as a lining material in packing museum objects. Nomex® can also be laminated then expanded to form the lightweight core i
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• Cyanoacrylate resin
  May cause irritation to skin and eyes. Will adhere objects on contact, including skin. Flash points range from 75-80°C.
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• Lignin
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Bakelite
  ...gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/08-04.pdf Care and Identification of Objects Made from Plastic], Conserve O Gram 8/4, National Park Service, September 2
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• Gum tragacanth
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Brazilwood dye
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969
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• Archil
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969.
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• Anhydrite
  ...e, pink, red, and lavender. Anhydrite was used in ancient Egypt for carved objects and vessels, many of which are in the shape of animals (Fay, 1998). Powdere
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• Camphor
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Candelilla wax
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Krazy glue
  * Will adhere objects on contact, including skin.
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• Steatite
  ...rare cases, red or black. The stones were used for bowls, boxes, and small objects such as figurines, beads, seals, amulets, and scarabs. Native steatite is s
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• Bone
  ...carved as tools (spear heads, needles, fish-hooks, handles, etc.) and art objects (ornaments, figurines, inlays, bottles, toys, etc.) since ancient times. Th
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• Animal glue
  * J.S. Mills, R.White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heinemann, London, 1994.
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• Chromium
  * N.Odegaard, S.Carroll, W.Zimmt, ''Material Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology'' Archetype Publications, London, 2000, p.44.
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• Phillyseal R
  ...Because of the variability of material types and treatment options for art objects, any of these epoxies should be evaluated further prior to use for a specif
  4 KB (624 words) - 14:21, 3 February 2024
• Jade 403
  ...owed to dry for three to four weeks before being used to enclose sensitive objects (Tétreault, 2017).
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• Quercitron
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969 Comment: lists tree as ''Quercus nigra
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• Casein
  * J.S. Mills, R.White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heinemann, London, 1994.
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• Saffron
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969.
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• Paraffin wax
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994 Comment: mp=52-57 C
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• XIA 95BYYM15:3&4, Woolen robe and Embroidered trousers, China (Jin Dynasty, 265-430 CE)
  ...tle with pomegranate trees standing between them [2].The colors on the two objects were well-preserved due to the special (very dry) climate in Xinjiang.
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• Thymol
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Tannic acid
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969
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• Fustic
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969.
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• Cardboard
  ...on-institute/services/preventive-conservation/guidelines-collections/paper-objects.html Link].
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• Turpentine (oil)
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Glassine
  * M.Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1987.
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• Tin
  ...Cacotheline nitrate]] may be used for the colorimetric detection of tin in objects. Cacotheline reacts with tin to produce a dark purple residue.
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• Madder
  * Analytical strategies for natural dyestuffs in cultural heritage objects - EU-ARTECH European research project - http://www.organic-colorants.org ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969
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• Lead
  ...tassium dichromate]] may be used for the colorimetric detection of lead in objects. It reacts with lead to form bright yellow lead chromate crystals.
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• Carnauba wax
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Ivory
  ...It was considered valuable by all cultures and widely used in utilitarian objects, jewelry, sculpture, seals, game-pieces, furniture, marquetry and scientifi
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• Annatto
  ..., Chemical Constitution, Identification''. Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969.
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• Red lead
  ...before the 5th century BCE. Red lead has been found as a pigment on early objects from Egypt, China, Japan, India, Persia, and Rome. Red lead is no longer us
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• Asphalt
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Polyester fiber
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• LGLL Rare26 17-0100, printed book (French, 1553)
  [[Category:Objects]]
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• Polyvinyl chloride
  ...the surface of the material. This coating may corrode metal or transfer to objects nearby. The materials themselves may suffer discoloration, distortion, embr * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Batting
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Silver
  ...ssium dichromate]] may be used for the colorimetric detection of silver in objects. It reacts with silver to form bright red silver chromate crystals.
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• Gum arabic
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Main Page
  ...erials used for the exhibition, storage and transport of cultural heritage objects created by the [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Materials_Working_Gro
  7 KB (1,061 words) - 10:20, 15 May 2023
• Tyvek
  * Soft Tyvek® used to make filled bags/snakes to stabilize objects during transport
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• Iron
  * CCI-ICC, 'How to Care for Iron Objects', Canadian Conservation Institute Publications, [http://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/p
  5 KB (703 words) - 10:20, 21 September 2022
• Talc
  ...luster and a greasy feel. Steatite was used in antiquity for small carved objects, such as cylinder seals, scarabs, amulets, bowls, boxes, beads, and statuar
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• Mastic resin
  * J.S. Mills, R.White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heinemann, London, 1994.
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• Volara
  ...has been known to compress and even stick slightly to the bottoms of glass objects left in place over a long period of time.(PACCIN)
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• Ion beam analysis
  * G. Demortier, A. Adriaens, Ion beam study of art and archaeological objects. A contribution by members of the COST G1 action, Report EUR 19218 (2000)
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• Silica gel, commercial
  * S. Weintraub, "Demystifying silica gel", Objects Specialty Group Postprints, Vol.9, p. 169-194, 2002 [http://resources.cultu
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• Poplar
  ...formaldehyde (formic acid). Acids can be a problem for corrosion of metal objects and cause deterioration of carbonate-based materials such as shells and mar
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• Lead antimonate yellow
  ...int for at least 3500 years. Lead antimonate yellow has been identified in objects from Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Babylonian, Greek, Roman, and Celtic cultures.
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• Indigo
  * Analytical strategies for natural dyestuffs in cultural heritage objects - EU-ARTECH European research project - http://www.organic-colorants.org
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• Foamboards (table)
  | Highly inert but best not to use in direct contact with objects.
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• Linseed oil
  * J.S. Mills, R.White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heinemann, London, 1994.
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• Gypsum
  ...[[alabaster]] and have been used since ancient times for carved ornamental objects and statuary. Gypsum is a commonly found mineral associated with sedimentar
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• Rods/Pipes
  ...sed primarily for display and for storing rolled flat textiles and similar objects. Tubing made of flexible [[Polyvinyl chloride|PVC]] ([[Tygon]]), [[vulcaniz
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• Birch
  * John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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• Naples yellow
  ...int for at least 3500 years. Lead antimonate yellow has been identified in objects from Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Babylonian, Greek, Roman, and Celtic cultures.
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• PVC Boards
  * Storage: open shelves, trays (not in proximity to sensitive objects)
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• Polyurethane
  * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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• Testpage
  [[File:SC206467.jpg|500px|right|link=https://collections.mfa.org/objects/497727|Woodblock Printer, Print Shop, Distributing New Prints by Kitagawa U ...is of the collection. Furthermore, the [https://collections.mfa.org/search/Objects/classifications%3APrints%3Bcreditline%3A%22William%20S.%20and%20John%20T.%2
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• Ukiyo-e Print Colorant Database
  [[File:SC206467.jpg|500px|right|link=https://collections.mfa.org/objects/497727|Woodblock Printer, Print Shop, Distributing New Prints by Kitagawa U ...is of the collection. Furthermore, the [https://collections.mfa.org/search/Objects/creditline%3AWilliam%20S.%20and%20John%20T.%20Spaulding%20Collection/*/imag
  12 KB (1,381 words) - 17:38, 24 March 2024

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