HMG Adhesive

Description

[H Marcel Guest LTD] A brand name for a cellulose nitrate adhesive. HMG is composed of amyl acetate solvent (70%), cellulose nitrate (25%), dibutyl phthalate (~5%) plasticizer and small amount of a phenolic resin leveling agent. It has be used on wood, metal, glass, pottery and other porous substrates. It should not be used on rubber.

Synonyms and Related Terms

H.M.G.

Other Properties

Soluble in acetone. Insoluble in water.

Hazards and Safety

Flammable.

Additional Information

Y.Shashoua, S.Bradley, V.Daniels, "Degradation of Cellulose Nitrate Adhesive", Studies in Conservation, 37:113-119, 1992.

Authority

• Tom Rowland, Noel Riley, A-Z Guide to Cleaning, Conserving and Repairing Antiques, Constable and Co., Ltd., London, 1981

• Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002

• Ceramics and Glass Conservation Section, List of Workshop Materials, The British Museum, London

• Website address 1 Comment: www.hants.org.uk/museums - conservation termlist