[NHCOLL-L:189] Archival glues/storage for sub mm cysts.

[Richard_Hill at dot.ca.gov]

Hello,
I intend to mount fairy shrimp cysts on points for long term storage.  These
cysts are small (150-750 microns wide) and relatively hard.  They absorb
moisture from the air and may change shape/diameter as humidity changes.  I am
looking for an archival quality glue that will hold the cysts.  I will prefer a
glue that does not harm the cysts, as they might be detached for hatching at
some future date, but this desire is second to long term storage.  Points offer
the advantage of rapid access to specific cysts for microscope observation
and/or treatment of specific cysts.  Glued cysts will not be lost in trasferor
use (the cysts can build an annoying static charge).

An alternate storage system might be gel caps or genitalia vials.  (Again,
plastic vials can also build a charge--it can be hard to transfer cysts without
loss).  I am open to other possibilities.  I keep some cysts on double stick
tape on SEM stubs.

I have tried using PVA white glue for temporary storage on points.  Now I am
seeking archival glues for long term storage on archival quality cardstock.

Any suggestions?
Thanks for your thoughts.