On the Reversibility of Spray Adhesives in Paper Conservation
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Salvador Muñoz-Viñas
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María Sobrino-Estalrich
Abstract
This research explores the practical advantages and potential applications of spray adhesives, focusing on testing their suitability for artwork mounting uses. Their solubility in common low-toxicity solvents (ethanol and acetone) was evaluated. Seven commercial spray adhesives from different commercial brands and compositions were applied on paper samples and subjected to different ageing conditions. The samples were then immersed in the solvent, and the degree of adhesive removal was measured. One of the most relevant conclusions is that commercial neoprene-based spray adhesives become brittle and fragile in a few weeks, which makes them unsuitable for both long-term and temporary applications in the heritage field. On the other hand, the solubility was high or very high in some cases: up to 98 % of adhesive removal was achieved in acetone wash. These tests and the convenience, cost and availability of spray adhesives suggest that some of them may be safely used in some scenarios such as temporary mountings or transport.
Zusammenfassung
In dieser Studie werden die praktischen Vorteile und potenziellen Anwendungen von Sprühklebstoffen untersucht, wobei vor allem getestet wurde, ob sie für die Montierung von Kunstwerken auf Papier geeignet sind. Dazu wurde ihre Löslichkeit in den gängigen und wenig gesundheitsgefährdenden Lösungsmitteln Ethanol und Aceton untersucht. Sieben handelsübliche Sprühklebstoffe unterschiedlicher Marken und Zusammensetzungen wurden auf Papierproben aufgetragen und verschiedenen Alterungsbedingungen unterzogen. Danach wurden die Proben in einem der beiden Lösungsmittel gebadet und gemessen, wieviel Klebstoff durch die Behandlung gelöst werden konnte. Eine der wichtigsten Erkenntnisse der Tests ist, dass handelsübliche Sprühklebstoffe auf Neoprenbasis innerhalb weniger Wochen spröde und brüchig werden, was sie sowohl für langfristige als auch für vorübergehende Anwendungen im Bereich der Konservierung-Restaurierung ungeeignet macht. In anderen Fällen war die Löslichkeit hoch bzw. sehr hoch: bis zu 98 % des Klebstoffs lieβen sich durch ein Bad in Aceton entfernen. Sprühklebstoffe sind billig, leicht erhältlich und einfach zu benutzen. Auf Basis der Testreihe kann die Anwendung einiger Sprühklebstoffe in bestimmten Situationen wie etwa für temporäre Montierungen oder im Rahmen von Transporten in der Papierrestaurierung empfohlen werden.
Funding source: European Research Executive Agency. GREENART Project
Award Identifier / Grant number: 101060941
Acknowledgments
This paper is developed under the auspices of the GREENART Project (101060941), funded by the European Union. We also want to acknowledge the Instituto de Restauración del Patrimonio of Universitat Politècnica de València (IRP-UPV) for the help, resources, and facilities provided.
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- Frontmatter
- Technical Note
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