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Treatment; 12 Apr 1994; Clean and consolidate cracks.; Ceramics & Glass

Header: Treatment; 12 Apr 1994; Clean and consolidate cracks.; Ceramics & Glass
Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: 1,9-Surface cleaned with tap water applied on cotton wool swabs on a satay stick. 4,12-Surface cleaned with a solution of Ariel automatic (anionic and non ionic synthetic surfactants,sodium tripolyphosphate) and tap water applied on cotton wool swabs on a satay stick. Residue removed with tap water on cotton wool swabs. 1-Cracks consolidated using 50% HMG heatproof and waterproof adhesive (cellulose nitrate) in acetone applied with a micropipette. Excess consolidant removed with acetone applied on a cotton wool swab on a satay stick.
Details: Treatment