Effects of wax on cotton

I am looking for information on the long-term chemical effects of
wax on cotton. I have consulted the CHIN database, COOL archives and
AATA index with little success and would appreciate any further
pointers or advice. Thank you,

Abigail Hart
Conservator of Textiles
Conservation Department
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne Victoria 3004
Australia
+61 3 9208 0348
Fax: +61 3 9208 0249

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