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Table 1 Cleaning parameters used in the tests

From: Powdered cellulose microblasting: a useful technique for dry-cleaning the reverse side of canvas paintings

Technique

Material

Equipment

Parameters

Microblasting

Arbocel® BE600-30PU

Granulometry: 30 µm

Fibre length: 40 µm

Bulk weight: 220 g/L

pH: 7 ± 1

CTS 5/B with cabinet and environmental dust collector

Nozzle Ø 0.7 mm

Compressor

Dehumidifier filter

Pressure: 20 kPa (2.9 psi)

Angle: 70°

Distance: 50 mm

Time: 5 s

Hand friction

Milan® 430 eraser (in block)

 

Friction warp and weft direction

Time: 5 s

Akapad® Soft sponge

 

Friction warp and weft direction

Time: 5 s

Art Sponge®

 

Friction warp and weft direction

Time: 5 s