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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
[Autosol LLC Otto Durst & Co.]  A trademark for a series of metal polishes that were first developed in 1929 by Otto Durst, a German metalworker, for cleaning ornamental fences.  Autosol® Metal Polish is a white, abrasive paste designed to remove rust and oxides from metal.  The polish contains a fine-grain [[aluminum%20oxide|aluminum oxide]] powder dispersed in aqueous soap solution with small amounts of solvent, oil, and ammonia.  The cleaner produces a high gloss finish.  After polishing, some pieces may have a thin residual oil film and/or white powder in cracks.  Solvol Autosol® has been used to polish [[aluminum|aluminum]], [[stainless%20steel|stainless steel]], [[brass|brass]], [[copper|copper]], [[chromium|chrome]], and [[nickel|nickel]].  It has also been used for polishing [[ceramic|ceramic]], [[glass|glass]], [[marble|marble]], [[opal|opal]], [[ivory|ivory]], and plastic fills ([[epoxy|epoxy]] and [[polyester%20resin|polyester]]).  It is not recommended for [[electroplate|electroplated]] surfaces, [[wood|wood]], [[leather|leather]], or non-stick coatings, such as [[Teflon%C2%AE|Teflon®]].  Additional company products include: Autosol® Metal Polish Superfine and Autosol® Gold and Silver Polish.
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[Autosol LLC, Otto Durst & Co.]  A trademark for a series of metal polishes that were first developed in 1929 by Otto Durst, a German metalworker, for cleaning ornamental fences.  Autosol® Metal Polish is a white, abrasive paste designed to remove rust and oxides from metal.  The polish contains a fine-grain [[aluminum%20oxide|aluminum oxide]] powder dispersed in aqueous soap solution with small amounts of solvent, oil, and ammonia.  The cleaner produces a high gloss finish.  After polishing, some pieces may have a thin residual oil film and/or white powder in cracks.  Solvol Autosol® has been used to polish [[aluminum|aluminum]], [[stainless%20steel|stainless steel]], [[brass|brass]], [[copper|copper]], [[chromium|chrome]], and [[nickel|nickel]].  It has also been used for polishing [[ceramic|ceramic]], [[glass|glass]], [[marble|marble]], [[opal|opal]], [[ivory|ivory]], and plastic fills ([[epoxy|epoxy]] and [[polyester%20resin|polyester]]).  It is not recommended for [[electroplate|electroplated]] surfaces, [[wood|wood]], [[leather|leather]], or non-stick coatings, such as [[Teflon|Teflon®]].  More recently, the company has started providing other products to clean leather, glass, and plastic.
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Products include:  
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* Autosol® Metal Polish Superfine  
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* Autosol® Gold and Silver Polish  
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* Autosol® Anodized Aluminum Polish
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* Autosol® Stainless Steel Polish
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* Autosol® Chrome and Metal Polish
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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Solvol Autosol; Solvar Autosol (sp); Sovol Autosol (sp); Autosol® Metal Polish Superfine; Autosol® Gold and Silver Polish; Autosol Chrome and Metal Polish
 
Solvol Autosol; Solvar Autosol (sp); Sovol Autosol (sp); Autosol® Metal Polish Superfine; Autosol® Gold and Silver Polish; Autosol Chrome and Metal Polish
  
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
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== Risks ==  
 
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* The polish may contain ammonia or oxiran.
Density = 1.26
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* Conservation Support Systems: [https://conservationsupportsystems.com/system/assets/msds/Autosol.pdf MSDS for Chrome and Metal polish]
 
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* IMS: [https://imscompany.com/assets/pdf/sds/165805%20AUTOSOL%20Anodized%20Aluminum%20Polish%20SDS%20021315.pdf SDS for Anodized Aluminum Polish]
== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
 
Conservation Support Systems: [https://conservationsupportsystems.com/system/assets/msds/Autosol.pdf MSDS]
 
 
 
== Additional Information ==
 
 
 
Autosol LLC: [http://www.autosol.com Website]    (see also Manufacturer's Fact Sheet attached to this record on Comparisons page)
 
 
 
== Comparisons ==
 
 
 
[[media:download_file_544.pdf|2008 MSDS sheet]]
 
 
 
[[media:download_file_545.pdf|Manufacturer's Fact Sheet]]
 
 
 
  
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==Resources and Citations==
  
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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* Autosol LLC: [http://www.autosol.com Website]    (see also Manufacturer's Fact Sheet attached to this record on Comparisons page)
  
 
* Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog
 
* Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog
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* Gordon Hanlon, contributed information, 1998
 
* Gordon Hanlon, contributed information, 1998
  
* External source or communication  Comment: Submitted information: Edwin Mallory, Autosol LLC, Feb. 2008
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* Submitted information: Edwin Mallory, Autosol LLC, Feb. 2008
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 14:40, 30 April 2022

Autosol Metal polish

Description

[Autosol LLC, Otto Durst & Co.] A trademark for a series of metal polishes that were first developed in 1929 by Otto Durst, a German metalworker, for cleaning ornamental fences. Autosol® Metal Polish is a white, abrasive paste designed to remove rust and oxides from metal. The polish contains a fine-grain Aluminum oxide powder dispersed in aqueous soap solution with small amounts of solvent, oil, and ammonia. The cleaner produces a high gloss finish. After polishing, some pieces may have a thin residual oil film and/or white powder in cracks. Solvol Autosol® has been used to polish Aluminum, Stainless steel, Brass, Copper, chrome, and Nickel. It has also been used for polishing Ceramic, Glass, Marble, Opal, Ivory, and plastic fills (Epoxy and polyester). It is not recommended for electroplated surfaces, Wood, Leather, or non-stick coatings, such as Teflon®. More recently, the company has started providing other products to clean leather, glass, and plastic.

Products include:

  • Autosol® Metal Polish Superfine
  • Autosol® Gold and Silver Polish
  • Autosol® Anodized Aluminum Polish
  • Autosol® Stainless Steel Polish
  • Autosol® Chrome and Metal Polish

Synonyms and Related Terms

Solvol Autosol; Solvar Autosol (sp); Sovol Autosol (sp); Autosol® Metal Polish Superfine; Autosol® Gold and Silver Polish; Autosol Chrome and Metal Polish

Risks

Resources and Citations

  • Autosol LLC: Website (see also Manufacturer's Fact Sheet attached to this record on Comparisons page)
  • Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog
  • Gordon Hanlon, contributed information, 1998
  • Submitted information: Edwin Mallory, Autosol LLC, Feb. 2008