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It melts at low temperatures, and dissolves in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be used as a temporary support for fragile structures, for temporarily embedding a specimen for mechanical preparation, or for protecting structures like spines during shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePEG 4000 (Polyethelene Glycol) - this grade is relatively hard. It can be chipped away during mechanical preparation and holds its shape, without being too hard and brittle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparing the Carbowax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelt at a low-medium heat and allow to partially cool. Either pour into a mould or drop onto the space required. Plasticine can be used to help contain the molten wax, as can homemade cardboard molds. 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It sets when the solvent evaporates. It is mostly used nowadays in fossil preparation as a \u003cstrong\u003econsolidant\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ea semi-matt varnish\u003c\/strong\u003e, a translucent but \u003cstrong\u003estrong filler material\u003c\/strong\u003e and less commonly as an \u003cstrong\u003eadhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eButvar B-76 as a filler material in fossil preparation: It can be combined with ground matrix to create a natural filler paste, which is rigid when set but easily dissolved or reworked. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt is often best used as a field consolidant or mid-mechanical prep consolidant as it is easier to remove than Paraloid B-72. Butvar B-76 redissolves in acetone or ethanol much more readily than Paraloid B-72 if used as only a temporary consolidant.  The matrix isn't consolidated quite as firmly and adhesion with the specimen isn't as strong as with Paraloid B-72. This has it's advantages when working mid prep - the matrix can be consolidated for mechanical removal with an air scribe, but isn't too firmly set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf using as a varnish, Butvar B-76 has a more matt (much less shiny) appearance than Paraloid B-72 which is often desirable. In this sense, it is similar to Mowithal B30H.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt also has a higher glass transition temperature (62-72C) than Paraloid B-72, making it better suited to fieldwork in hotter climates or storage of specimens in warmer rooms (glass roof, conservatories, etc.). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSoluble in acetone, ethanol, xylene, toluene and more. For instructions of how to mix Butvar B-76 effectively \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zoicpalaeotech.co.uk\/pages\/paraloid-b72-in-fossil-preparation\"\u003echeck out our article on mixing Paraloid B-72.\u003c\/a\u003e Whilst you might need to play around with the concentrations depending on your application, the principles of measuring and mixing are the same. Butvar B-76, however, may take longer to dissolve than you expect. 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