Antitint

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Description

A solution used to remove excess ink during printing (McCann 1979). Antitint solutions typically contain gum arabic and phosphoric acid. However some lithographic cleaning formulations may contain phenol, gasoline and/or caustic soda.

Hazards and Safety

Corrosive to skin

Additional Information

M.McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, 1979.

Authority

  • Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979

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