Museum Wax
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Description
[QuakeHold! by Trevco, San Marcos, CA] A brand name for a soft, sticky mineral wax used for positioning and earthquake stabilization of small objects. QuakeHold! Crystalline Clear Museum Wax™ is composed of microcrystalline wax softened with petroleum jelly. Museum Wax is designed to temporarily secure the object for later, proper bonding. It is only recommended for securing objects to shelves, pedestals, display cases, and for cleaning, repair, or photography.
It was formerly sold under the brand name of Anchor Wax™. Other QuakeHold products include Museum Putty and Museum Gel.
Synonyms and Related Terms
museo de cera (Esp.)
Brand names: Quakehold!; Quake Wax; Museum Wax; Anchor Wax
Risks
- Nontoxic
- Can damage or stain porous surfaces
- Not for use on heavy objects, freshly painted surfaces, felt or textiles.
- Accu-blend: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in mineral spirits.
- Non-acidic.
Resources and Citations
- AIC Distlist: Discussion Accessed June 2025
- Neeha Velagapudi, Emily Fryer, Sarah Murray, Kristen Ramsdale, Sebastian Denize, Sam Adshead, 'Finding a Temporary Adhesive for Securing Objects for Display in Earthquake-prone Regions' Studies in Conservation, 68(1), 36-42, 2023 link
- Quakehold: Museum Wax
- Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997