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Treatment; 01 Apr 1998; Light clean. Secure paint surface. Secure loose elements and fill as necessary.; Organics

Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: Friable paint consolidated with a 1% solution of Paraloid B72 (ethyl methacrylate copolymer) in a 50:50 solution of Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol,methanol) / acetone applied with a fine sable paint brush. Loose paint flakes fixed in position using a 6% or 12% v/v solution of Vinamul 3252 (vinyl acetate,ethylene copolymer) in distilled water after applying a small quantity of White Spirit (composition variable - petroleum distillate) to surrounding areas as a wetting agent. Two loose beer vats fixed inposition using a small quantity of HMG heatproof and waterproof adhesive (cellulose nitrate). Table in front of figure and ankles of figure filled in missing areas to secure to base using a mixture of Glass beads (silica) in a 10% w/v solution of Paraloid B72 (ethyl methacrylate copolymer) in 50:50 acetone/Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol,methanol).
Details: Treatment