Notice catalographique « Materials for conservation : organic consolidants, adhesives and coatings »

Preface
Acknowledgements
Disclaimer
About the Author

Part I
Background Information

1. Introduction
1.1 Use of Resins in Conservation
1.2 Setting Processes
1.3 Reversibility
1.4 History
1.5 Information Sources
References

2. Polymer Science
2.1 Film-Forming Materials
2.2 Molecular Weight and Size
2.3 Glass Transition Temperature
2.4 Mechanical Properties
2.5 Optical Properties
2.6 Polymerization
2.7 Deterioration of Polymers
2.8 Testing of Polymers
2.9 Identification of Polymers
References

3. Solvents
3.1 Chemical Type and Purity
3.2 Solubility Parameters
3.3 Evaporation Rate
3.4 Hazards
3.5 Solvent-Solute Interaction
References

4. Adhesion
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Wetting the Surface
4.3 Effects of Setting Properties on Adhesion
4.4 Strength of Adhesion Bonds
4.5 Failure of joints
References

5. Uses and Requirements of Applied Polymers -A Summary
5.1 Stability
5.2 Reversibility
5.3 Glass Transition Temperature
5.4 Setting
5.5 Strength
5.6 Application
5.7 Consolidation
5.8 Adhesion
5.9 Coatings
5.10 Moulding
5.11 Specifying a Product for Conservation
References


Part II
Survey of Polymers

6. Hydrocarbons
6.1 Polyethene (PE) and Paraffin Wax
6.2 Rubber
References

7. Vinyl Acetate-Derived Polymers
7.1 Poly(Vinyl Acetate) (PVAC)
7.2 Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) (PVAL)
7.3 Poly(Vinyl Acetals)
References

8. Acrylic Polymers
8.1 Background
8.2 Conservation
References

9. Miscellaneous Synthetic Thermoplastics
9.1 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
9.2 Poly(Vinylidene Chloride) (PVDC)
9.3 Polystyrene (PS)
9.4 Poly(Vinyl Pyrrolidone) (PVP)
9.5 Poly(p-Xylylene) (PPX)
9.6 Low-Molecular-Weight Resins
9.7 Polyethers
9.8 Nylons
9.9 Poly(2-Ethyl-2-Oxazoline)
References


10. Polymers Derived from Cellulose
10.1 Cellulose Ethers
10.2 Cellulose Esters
References


11. Natural Water-Soluble Polymers
11.1 Polysaccharides
11.2 Proteins
References

12. Natural Resins
12.1 Terpenes
12.2 Monoterpenoids
12.3 Diterpenoids
12.4 Triterpenoids
12.5 Shellac
12.6 Beeswax
12.7 Carnauba Wax
12.8 Oils and Alkyds
References

13. Cross-linking Polymers
13.1 Silicon-Containing Polymers
13.2 Polyester Resins
13.3 Polyurethane Polymers
13.4 Epoxy Resins
13.5 Formaldehyde Resins
References

14.Fillers and Colourants
14.1 Fillers
14.2 Colourants
References

Appendices
Appendix 1 Polymer Properties
Appendix 2.1 Solvent Properties
Appendix 2.2 Hydrocarbon Solvents
Appendix 2.3 Hazards and Warnings (European Union Labelling)
Appendix 2.4 Hazards and Warnings (Globally Harmonized System Labelling)
Appendix 3 Polymer Solubility Charts
Appendix 4 Glossary

Author Index

Term Index

• Coatings
• Adhesives
• Art - Conservation and restoration
• Adhésifs
• Art - Conservation et restauration
• Revêtements