Orvus Liquid

Description

[Proctor & Gamble] A trademark for an anionic detergent that contains a modified ammonium lauryl sulfate with sodium alkyl sulfate. Orvus® is a light amber colored liquid with a pH of 6.3. It is a biodegradable detergent and is also used as an emulsifier and thickener. Orvus® is used as a textile detergent and shampoo.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in water.

Resources and Citations

• Caring for your Collections, Arthur W Schulz (ed.), Harry N. Abrams, Inc. , New York, 1992

• 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• Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997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

• Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog

• Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997