Orvus WA Paste

Description

[Proctor & Gamble] A trademark for an anionic detergent that contains sodium lauryl sulfate. Orvus® WA paste is a firm, white paste with 35% solids and a pH of 7.8. It is a biodegradable, water-soluble and is used as an emulsifier and thickener. Orvus® WA Paste is used as a shampoo, as a detergent for fine textiles and for general removal of surface grime.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Canpac 645

Risks

• P&G: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Soluble in water.
• Density = 1.04 g/ml

Resources and Citations

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• Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997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

• Meredith Montague, contributed information, 1998

• Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998

• Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog

• Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997