“TOT”, our external shape preservative used for remains, is the product co-developed by archaeologists and chemists for the purpose of protecting from weathering cultural heritages in the world made of stones and soil. Application and infiltration of this preservative on the surface of the remains enable not only surface reinforcement but prevention of these remains from being deteriorated and damaged. This preservative also enables cost reduction compared with conventional reinforcing agents for building materials. Moreover, this is a safe product with low environmental burden which can be used with security. This product has been used for reinforcement and preservation of not only the Mayan ruins of El Salvador but of earthquake fault of Taiwan.

遺跡の形状保存剤「TOT」は、石や土でできた世界の文化遺産を風化から守ることを目的として、考古学者や化学者と共同で開発した製品です。遺跡表面に塗布、浸透させることで表面を強化し、劣化を防ぐことができます。従来使用されていた建材強化材よりコストが抑えられるだけでなく、環境負荷が低く、安心・安全で使いやすい製品です。本製品は、エルサルバドルのマヤ遺跡の強化保存のほか、台湾地震断層の強化保存処理に使用されています。