Pressure-sensitive Tape Removal in Paper Conservation: A Review

Müller, Leonie; Henniges, Ute; Schultz, Julia; Wöllner, Annine; Zumbühl, Stefan; Brückle, Irene (2022). Pressure-sensitive Tape Removal in Paper Conservation: A Review Journal of Paper Conservation, 23(2), pp. 59-75. Taylor & Francis 10.1080/18680860.2022.2060000

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The three treatment phases for pressure-sensitive tape removal included in this review are: removal of the carrier, adhesive removal from the paper surface, and adhesive removal from the paper interior. The latter process requires organic solvents. Solvent selection via the Teas chart or Zumbühl’s system are compared. Teas triangular chart supports the calculation of solvent mixtures with ideal mixing properties; Zumbühl’s bi-axial parametrization system supports solvent selection when solvent mixtures exhibit non-ideal behaviour and highlights vapour pressure as the solvent selection criterion. Strategies for working with solvents include a discussion of solvent mixtures and their application and the introduction of a suction disk design. Effects and common side effects of treatment are presented with examples. This review supports novices and practitioners in their treatment choices when dealing with the removal of pressure-sensitive tapes.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Original Article)
Division/Institute:	Bern Academy of the Arts Bern Academy of the Arts > Institute Materiality in Art and Culture Bern Academy of the Arts > Institute Materiality in Art and Culture > Conservation Techniques
Name:	Müller, Leonie; Henniges, Ute; Schultz, Julia; Wöllner, Annine; Zumbühl, Stefan0000-0002-8896-2938 and Brückle, Irene
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NE Print media Q Science > Q Science (General)
ISSN:	1868-0860
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Language:	English
Submitter:	Cornelius Palmbach
Date Deposited:	19 Dec 2022 14:48
Last Modified:	19 Dec 2022 14:48
Publisher DOI:	10.1080/18680860.2022.2060000
Related URLs:	https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/yjp...
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pressure-sensitive tape Solvent parametrization Treatment strategy Suction disk
ARBOR DOI:	10.24451/arbor.18429
URI:	https://arbor.bfh.ch/id/eprint/18429