Dear Museum-L Members: I have small holes in the caulking between cement floor sections in my artifact storage room that need to be filled. I am looking for a caulk that has low VOC's and will be less harmful to the collections which cannot be removed to do this project. Does anyone one know anything horrible about the below caulk or if there is a safer one for collections storage rooms approved by conservators? I have mostly paper collections in my storage room - if that helps. AFM Safecoat Caulking Compound Where can I use it? AFM Caulking Compound is a multi-purpose product that is safe and effective. Use for exterior openings, venting and plumbing areas, siding openings and masonry cracks. AFM Caulk can also be used for kitchen and bath purposes. While it may not last as long as a sililcone type caulk, it works very well and is completely safe. What about mold and mildew? Caulk does not mold or mildew. What does mold and mildew is the soap scum in the shower or bath area that builds up above or below the caulk over time. If the mold is on top of the caulk, use our <http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/includes/showObject.cfm?independentPage=showInContext&objectID=686&objectType=Product&defaultLocation=SiteModel_public,49,/dbc/methods/Product/display/http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/utility/showProduct?objectID=734>HydroxiPro cleaner to eliminate it. If the mold is underneath the caulk, then the caulk will need to be peeled off and redone. Make sure the surface has been cleaned with HydroxiPro which will kill the mold first before you apply the caulk, otherwise, it will happen all over again. Ingredients: Modified acrylic copolymer, Titanium dioxide (white pigment), water, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Muscovite mica, Propylene Glycol, VOC: 53 g/litre excluding water, 32 g/litre in container. AFM Safecoat Caulking compound contains no formaldehyde or other toxic preservatives. It provides a water resistant, flexible, easy to install, non sag sealant with excellent initial and permanent adhesion. Resin rich formula affords maximum bond strength. Coverage: 1/4 x 1/4 width and depth will cover apx. 25 lineal feet. Clean up: Clean tools and equipment while still wet with Safechoice Super Clean and warm water or any mild detergent and warm water. Drying Curing Time: Under normal conditions, 24 hours for full cure. Normal conditions include a clean dry surface, access to fresh air flow, a dust free environment, moderate humidity, and temperatures above 55 degrees F. Thick applications, high humidity, or conditions other than normal will cause Safecoat Caulking Compound to cure more slowly. Ingredients: Modified Acrylic Copolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Water, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Muscovite Mica, propylene Glycol, VOC: 53 gpl excluding water, 32 gpl in container. Sincerely, Rene Legler Registrar Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & Technology 95 Lee Boulevard Richland, WA 99352 Phone: 509-943-9000 Fax: 509-943-1770 [log in to unmask] UPCOMING CREHST EVENTS (see our website for details - www.crehst.org): The model Railroad, see it daily at CREHST Antiques Appraisal Event - November 7, 2007 Remember When - January 2008 Night at the Museum - February 8, 2008 Einstein's Birthday Bash - March 14, 2008 Spring Swing 2008 - April 12, 2008 What Blooms - April 2008 ABC Walking Tours - May 2008 ========================================================= 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).