Some 2-pak polyurethane paints are acceptable as well eg: Mirotone though check the tech specifications to ensure it meets required standards. In Australia we also specify the type of plywood the preferred being a species of pine called Hoop Pine a high quality veneer that sees use in both the construction and furniture industries. However it will come down to the glue used to join the veneers of the ply usually an A bond that if it can be avoided due to formaldehyde present in favour of water based glue. With 2-pak polyurethane paints, a 6-week period is advisable for off gassing. Regards Michel Starling director p: 02 62997340 f: 02 62997341 PoBox 760 Queanbeyan NSW 2620 www.thylacine.com.au -----Original Message----- From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Les Reker Sent: Tuesday, 28 October 2003 7:29 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: off gassing from plywood Does anyone know the correct way to seal plywood to prevent "off-gassing"? It has been recommended that we use PolyGlaze 146, which is quiet expensive. Would anything else suffice? Would acrylic latex paint be acceptable or does it "off-gas" as well? Thank you LES REKER, Executive Director ART MUSEUM OF GREATER LAFAYETTE 102 South 10th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).