Starch ethers

The German University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Hildesheim
(HAWK) is planning a symposium about the use of starch ether in the
field of conservation.  The following product names are known for
this material: Kollotex, Solvitose, Emsize and Emsol.  Currently it
seems to be that only Kollotex 1250 is on the market.  It is well
used in the textile industry because it allows a better attachment
between textile fibers than using cellulose ether.  At the
department of painting conservation of the HAWK Kollotex 1250 is
used for fixing of cracks.  Who is using this material and for what?
What are your experiences?

Dr. Angela Weyer
Director of the Hornemann Institute
HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Hildesheim/Holzminden/Gottingen
Hornemann Institute
Kardinal-Bertram-Strasse 36
31134 Hildesheim
+49 5121 408179
Fax: +49 5121 408185


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