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There is no problem doing it this way if you find it easier – just be consistent with yourself and make sure you write on the bottle the concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eby-volume solutions: \u003c\/strong\u003eMost recommendations are expressed as weight by volume and so you’re more likely to get the results you’re after by following this method. 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Store out of reach from children and animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZOIC PalaeoTech","offers":[{"title":"Yes \/ 1000ml x1","offer_id":39469842726975,"sku":"","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ 5000ml","offer_id":39469900595263,"sku":"","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/4695\/7631\/products\/Isopropanol.jpg?v=1633189623"},{"product_id":"mek-methyl-ethyl-ketone","title":"MEK (Methyl ethyl ketone)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMEK is a suitable solvent for the thinning of Synocryl 9122x which is used in chemical fossil preparation as a protective barrier. Manufacturing variations in Synocryl 9122x make it difficult to precisely give a dilution ratio, but it is approximately 1 part MEK to 1 part Synocryl 9122x. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1000ml bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/4695\/7631\/files\/Methyl_Ethyl_Ketone.pdf?v=1637422207\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDue to the nature of this product, we are restricted by our couriers to England and Wales mainland shipping only (excludes IOW). We can ship to IOW and Scotland, but surcharges will apply. Please contact us for more information and pricing.  Unfortunately, international shipping is not possible at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZOIC PalaeoTech","offers":[{"title":"1000ml \/ Yes","offer_id":39528579366975,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/4695\/7631\/products\/261629170_285787610228310_627011652984741813_n.png?v=1638028457"},{"product_id":"white-spirit","title":"White Spirit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolvent used with Paraloid B=67 to make solution for archival marking. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe use a solution of Paraloid B-67 dissolved in white spirit, as this can be applied directly over the top of the Paraloid B-72 barrier layer without disturbing it (Paraloid B-72 is not soluble in white spirit). 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