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| Technical grade, 200 Bloom, Type B, 40 mesh Type B is gelatin derived from cattle. Bloom number indicates the gel strength of the gelatin; the higher the number the stiffer the gelatin when set. Two hundred is a medium viscosity. 40 mesh equals a sieve/mesh that has 40 openings per square inch. Sieved grains of gelatin will be approximately 0.422mm in diameter. Use in conservation: i.e. adhesive for vellum repairs, sizing of paper, paper splitting. The gelatin is sold in a plastic container or as a refill in a plastic bag.
Reference publications: Vanessa Charles, "Use of cold gelatin" Papier Restaurierung, Mitteilungen der IADA, Volume 9, 2008, No. 3 Gesa Kolbe, "Gelatine in historical paper production and present day restoration of paper Manuscripts" Care and Conservation of Manuscripts 6: Proceedings of the Sixth International Seminar Held at the Royal Library, Copenhagen 19th-20th October 2000, Museum Tusculanum Press, 2002 http://books.google.com |
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