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== Additional Information ==
 
== Additional Information ==
  
H.K.Salzberg, "Casein Glues and Adhesives" in ''Handbook of Adhesives'', I.Skeist (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1977, p.158-171. K.Wehlte, ''The Materials and Techniques of Painting'', Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1975.
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° H.K.Salzberg, "Casein Glues and Adhesives" in ''Handbook of Adhesives'', I.Skeist (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1977, p.158-171. ° K.Wehlte, ''The Materials and Techniques of Painting'', Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1975.
  
 
== Authority ==
 
== Authority ==
  
* Kurt Wehlte, Kurt Wehlte, ''The Materials and Techniques of Painting'', Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1975
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* Kurt Wehlte, ''The Materials and Techniques of Painting'', Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1975
  
* Irving Skeist, Irving Skeist, ''Handbook of Adhesives'', Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1977
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* Irving Skeist, ''Handbook of Adhesives'', Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1977
  
* Website address 1, Website address 1  Comment: http://www.jcms.ucl.ac.uk/issue5/cons98.html#farmakalidis
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* Website address 1  Comment: http://www.jcms.ucl.ac.uk/issue5/cons98.html#farmakalidis
  
  
  
 
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Revision as of 06:44, 24 July 2013

Description

A paint binder or adhesive prepared by hydrolyzing casein powder in water with lime (calcium oxide). Lime casein is a clear, viscous solution that dries to form a water-insoluble film. Lime casein has a high pH (9.0-9.9) compared to ammonium casein (8.0-9.0), and borax casein (7.0-7.8). Lime casein is often used as a ground or size for wall paintings on lime plaster, gypsum plaster and stone. It dries to a brittle, insoluble, matte film. Occasionally a plasticizer, such as glycerol or sorbitol and a preservative, such as phenol, are added to the solution. Lime casein is also used as a paint binder. Because of its alkalinity, however, its pigment palette is limited (see fresco pigments). Earlier conservation uses have included lime casein as a consolidant for wall paintings and wall plaster.

Synonyms and Related Terms

caseinato de calcio (Esp.); lime-casein; casein adhesive; casein glue; calcium caesinate

Hazards and Safety

Casein is susceptible to biodeterioration, especially in humid environments.

Additional Information

° H.K.Salzberg, "Casein Glues and Adhesives" in Handbook of Adhesives, I.Skeist (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1977, p.158-171. ° K.Wehlte, The Materials and Techniques of Painting, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1975.

Authority

  • Kurt Wehlte, The Materials and Techniques of Painting, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1975
  • Irving Skeist, Handbook of Adhesives, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1977

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