Subject: Nonionic soaps for cleaning leather
In the guidelines for the conservation of leather and parchment bookbindings, published by the Koninklijke Bibliotheek <URL:http://www.kb.nl/kb/resources/frameset_kb.html?/kb/ict/dea/ltp/ltp-en.html>, there are a list of formulas intended for both surface cleaning or dressing leather, most of which contains neutral (nonionic) soap as emulsifier and de-fatting agent. Has anyone proven(?) those formulas? I would be grateful for information on neutral (non ionic) soap appropriate for its use. **** Moderator's comments: The above URL has been wrapped for email. There should be no newline Javier Tacon Paper conservator Universidad Complutense de Madrid Historical Library *** Conservation DistList Instance 16:19 Distributed: Thursday, September 12, 2002 Message Id: cdl-16-19-022 ***Received on Thursday, 12 September, 2002