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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."
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> 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 very similiar to riker cases except that these were originally made to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.
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> Anyone have any input on this matter?
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> 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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