B-R11
Material descriptions — Reference record
A material record separates supplier wording, observable structure and documented properties. Descriptive colour is not a conservation property.
| Reference record | Working notes |
|---|---|
| Overview | Material descriptions |
| Practical example | Record the source of a material statement and leave unsupported fields explicitly unconfirmed. |
| Limits and interpretation | Do not infer chemical suitability from a trade name or visual appearance. |
| Document control | Reference edition 2026.11 |
Measurements and examples are descriptive, not acceptance criteria.