Lyle,

Without knowing what the flocking is made of, it is difficult to know
whether it is harmful or not. I was originally going to suggest testing it
with a pH pen, however, this would not work with a black material. I
follow a simple rule, "When in doubt, do without."

>
> I recently found some splendid storage trays to store shells in, that are
> very similiar to riker cases except that these were originally made to
> store and display cufflinks. The inner trays are flocked in black, hence
> my question if this can pose a problem to the surfaces of shells if kept
> in contact for long periods of time.
>
> Anyone have any input on this matter?
>
>
> Lyle Therriault
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> Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.


Regards,
Charlie
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Research Associate - Section of Mollusks
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Assistant Professor - Family Medicine

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