Soluvar

Liquitex Soluvar varnish

Description

[Liquitex] A registered trademark for a series of glossy, satin, and matte picture varnishes. Soluvar varnishes are composed of a mixture of n-butyl and isobutyl methacrylates (Paraloid B-67 and F-10) resins. Soluvar varnishes are designed for use on colors polymer (e.g., acrylic, vinyl), paint casein, and Tempera paintings.

FTIR - Gloss Varnish

Synonyms and Related Terms

Liquitex Soluvar Picture Varnish; Soluvar Gloss Picture Varnish; Soluvar Matte Picture Varnish

Risks

• Soluvar Matte Picture Varnish: MSDS
• Soluvar Gloss Picture Varnish: MSDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Soluble in Stoddard solvent, mineral spirits and turpentine.

Resources and Citations

• Liquitex: Product information

• 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

• Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997

• Gordon Hanlon, contributed information, 1998

• Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998

• Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog

• Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997