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All insect collections need some protection against Museum beetle and mites. They should be regularly inspected for infestation. It is very difficult to kill Museum beetle eggs but this can be done by giving each specimen a few seconds in a microwave (minus the pin!) or 3 days in a deep freeze.
We also list other chemicals used in the preparation, maintainance and storage of collections.
Prices are subject to VAT for UK and EU customers.

Naphthalene

Naphthalene is suitable to protect collections and prevent any new attack from mites. It will not kill Museum beetle once an infestation has started. If you already have an infestions we recommend putting the drawer/box in a deep freeze for 3 days, then naphthalene should be used as a preventative afterwards.		Naphthalene
E663 Naphthalene - large tin - 500ml £6.35 Ex VAT
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E6631 Naphthalene - small tin - 250ml £3.76 Ex VAT
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E664 Naphthalene cells
Round 25mm box which can be pinned into a cabinet drawer. The lid needs to be perforated once the cell is filled, to allow the vapour to escape.
Supplied per dozen.		Naphthalene cells £4.68 Ex VAT

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E6001 Beechwood creosote
100mls, used for preventing mould		Beechwood creosote £19.90 Ex VAT

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E643 Insect Killing Fluid
Ethyl Acetate
100mls		Insect Killing Fluid £2.40 Ex VAT

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E718 Relaxing fluid
100mls		Relaxing fluid £1.48 Ex VAT

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M897 Toluene
Used for degreasing.
UK only
Supplied in 500ml tins		Toluene £13.50 Ex VAT

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M898 Iso Propyl Alcohol
Used for dehydrating all materials before mounting.
UK only
Supplied in 500ml tins.		Iso Propyl Alcohol £12.00 Ex VAT

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