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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [Gamblin Artists Colors, Portland] A brand name for a synthetic picture varnish based on [[Regalrez | + | [Gamblin Artists Colors, Portland] A brand name for a synthetic picture varnish based on [[Regalrez hydrocarbon resins|Regalrez]] low molecular weight hydrocarbon resin. Gamvar Picture Varnish was formulated based on research conducted in the Conservation Department of the National Gallery of Art, Washington. It contains 35% Regalrez (35% solids by weight) dissolved in [[mineral spirits]] with the addition of [[Tinuvin 292]] (2%) hindered amine light stabilizer and [[Kraton G rubber|Kraton® G 1652]] rubber (1-3%) for added flexibility. |
== Risks == | == Risks == | ||
| − | Gamblin: [ | + | * Gamblin: [https://gamblincolors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Gamvar-Gloss-Picture-Varnish-SDS_EU-English-March-2021.pdf SDS] |
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
| + | * Appearance = colorless, transparent liquid | ||
| + | * Boiling point = 185-211 C | ||
| + | * Density = 0.75 g/ml | ||
== Resources and Citations == | == Resources and Citations == | ||
| − | * Gamblin Artists Colors: [ | + | * Gamblin Artists Colors: [https://gamblincolors.com/ Website] |
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* R.de la Rie "Polymer Additives for Synthetic Low-Molecular Weight Varnishes" ICOM Preprints, Washington, DC 1993, pp. 566-573. | * R.de la Rie "Polymer Additives for Synthetic Low-Molecular Weight Varnishes" ICOM Preprints, Washington, DC 1993, pp. 566-573. | ||
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* Paintings Specialty Group, ''Painting Conservation Catalog'', Wendy Samet (ed.), AIC, Washington, DC, 1998 | * Paintings Specialty Group, ''Painting Conservation Catalog'', Wendy Samet (ed.), AIC, Washington, DC, 1998 | ||
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* Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997 | * Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997 | ||
Latest revision as of 08:28, 6 February 2024
Description
[Gamblin Artists Colors, Portland] A brand name for a synthetic picture varnish based on Regalrez low molecular weight hydrocarbon resin. Gamvar Picture Varnish was formulated based on research conducted in the Conservation Department of the National Gallery of Art, Washington. It contains 35% Regalrez (35% solids by weight) dissolved in Mineral spirits with the addition of Tinuvin 292 (2%) hindered amine light stabilizer and Kraton® G 1652 rubber (1-3%) for added flexibility.
Risks
- Gamblin: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Appearance = colorless, transparent liquid
- Boiling point = 185-211 C
- Density = 0.75 g/ml
Resources and Citations
- Gamblin Artists Colors: Website
- R.de la Rie "Polymer Additives for Synthetic Low-Molecular Weight Varnishes" ICOM Preprints, Washington, DC 1993, pp. 566-573.
- Paintings Specialty Group, Painting Conservation Catalog, Wendy Samet (ed.), AIC, Washington, DC, 1998
- Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997