Adhesives for restoration purposes

Methyl cellulose

Methyl cellulose is used as a bookbinding adhesive, but is also used to:

  • Thicken water baths (when marbling paper)
  • Reduce the porosity of paper or fabric
  • Loosen and remove old glue residues from book spines and covers
  • Delay the drying time of PVA glue

It is easy to mix with water, wheat starch and other adhesives and gives a matt finish when applied diluted. Does not decompose either in solid or liquid form and is insensitive to heat and cold. Does not stain, does not discolour the paper and gives very flexible bonding, with weak initial adhesion.
Specifications: 200 cPs at 2% in water, pH 7.0. Available in 450 and 2,250 gram packs. Other quantities on request.

 

Evacon-R

Evacon-R is a specially formulated adhesive, pH neutral, contains no plasticisers, reversible and PAT-tested (approved). Evacon-R has a limited shelf life of approximately six months to one year, as it is forbidden to use preservatives in this adhesive to extend its shelf life. We therefore recommend purchasing smaller packaging units to suit your consumption. Evacon-R is available in the various packaging quantities, please note not everything is always in stock for the above reason. We will gladly inform you.

 

Klucel G

Klucel G is an adhesive in powder form (packed per kilo) or premixed. This glue is used in the restoration and conservation of paper and (leather) book bindings; with or without the use of Japanese paper. Among other things, the powder can be dissolved in water (temperature should not exceed 38˚ C), methyl and ethyl alcohol. It is extremely flexible without containing plasticisers.

Specifications: After preparation, Klucel G has an average viscosity of 150 - 400 MPAS (at 2% solution) and a pH of 5.0 - 8.5 (at 1% solution).

 

EVA adhesive

This adhesive is based on an EVA copolymer. Solvent- and plasticiser-free, pH approx. 7. For manual use, for photo restoration. Complies with the PAT test per ANSI IT 9.16 /ISO 18916. Also available on request, (EVA200) for coating/bookbinding.