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

Applications

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Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997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