Subject: Alternative to xylene
We are seeking a less hazardous alternative to xylene to be used in solvent mixtures and for dissolving acrylic resins like Paraloid B72 for eventual use in conservation treatments. Can anyone suggest, or has used, a viable alternative. Has anyone used 'Clarify' as an alternative to xylene, and if so, is it a viable alternative. Ray Spiteri Senior Conservator Conservation Division, Heritage Malta, Ex-Royal Naval Hospital, Triq il-Missjoni Taljana, Bighi, Kalkara, +356 2180 7675 ext. 255 *** Conservation DistList Instance 25:35 Distributed: Saturday, January 28, 2012 Message Id: cdl-25-35-025 ***Received on Friday, 27 January, 2012