Borax casein
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Description
A type of paint casein paint that is hydrolyzed using borax. Borax-casein is prepared by soaking casein powder in water with commercial borax. Borax produces a stable emulsion that is slightly alkaline. Borax casein has a lower pH (7.0-7.8) than casein lime casein (9.0-9.9), and casein ammonium casein (8.0-9.0). A preservative, such as phenol or p-chloro metacresol, is often used to eliminate biological growth in the solution.
Synonyms and Related Terms
borax-casein; borace caseina (It.)
Additional Information
K.Wehlte, The Materials and Techniques of Painting, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1975.
Authority
- Kurt Wehlte, Kurt Wehlte, The Materials and Techniques of Painting, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1975