Blancophor R
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Description
A fluorescent dye for Cellulose, Protein, nylon, Wool, and Paper. Blancophor has a mean excitation wavelength of 365 nm (ultraviolet) and a mean emission wavelength of 460 nm (Wolbers et al., 1990).
Synonyms and Related Terms
stilbene isothiosulfonic acid (SITS); Fluorescent Brightener 30; CI 40600
Additional Information
R. Wolbers, N. Sterman, C. Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, 1990.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 474
- Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990