Arkon P-90
Description
[Arakawa Chemical, Japan] A brand name for a low molecular weight resin developed for use as a tackifier. Arkon P-90 is a saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon with an average molecular weight of 630. It forms a colorless, high gloss film. It is resistant to weathering and heat but does oxidize and become less soluble with time (van Vooren 1998).
Other Properties
Soluble in petroleum hydrocarbons and turpentine. Insoluble in water, ethanol, acetone.
Softening point = 90 C
| Density | 0.991 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | Tg =35.6 C |
| Refractive Index | 1.529 |
Additional Information
° Arakawa Chemical: Website (select Adhesives from PRODUCT list)
° C.van Vooren, "Recently Introduced Low Molecular Weight Varnishes: Arkon P-90" Painting Conservation Catalog, Varnishes and Surface Coatings, AIC, p.117, 1998.
Authority
- Paintings Specialty Group, Painting Conservation Catalog, Wendy Samet (ed.), AIC, Washington, DC, 1998 Comment: C.van Vooren, "Recently Introduced Low Molecular Weight Varnishes: Arkon P-90"
- Gordon Hanlon, contributed information, 1998
- Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998
- Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997