Lineco Klucel G – Hydroxypropyl Cellulose for Leather Conservation and Hinging
Klucel G (hydroxypropyl cellulose) powder, soluble in water or alcohol — a leather consolidant against red rot and a hinging adhesive.
In the literature
Selected publications on the use of this material in conservation.
- Feller, R.L., Wilt, M. (1990). Evaluation of Cellulose Ethers for Conservation. Research in Conservation 3. Getty Conservation Institute. Read ↗
- Steger, S., Eggert, G., Horn, W., Krekel, C. (2022). Are cellulose ethers safe for the conservation of artwork? New insights in their VOC activity by means of Oddy testing. Heritage Science, 10, 53. Read ↗
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Klucel G powder, soluble in water or alcohol (alcohol is preferred, to avoid distortion). Used as a leather consolidant to limit «red rot» and as an adhesive for hinging and paper reinforcement. It is not metabolised by fungi or insects.
Technical specifications
- Hydroxypropyl cellulose (Klucel G)
- Soluble in water, ethanol or isopropanol
- Not metabolised by fungi/insects
- Does not require refrigeration
- Lineco provides powder/liquid ratios for each application
- Manufacturer: Lineco (USA)
Applications: Consolidating leather (red rot) on bindings, hinging artworks, paper reinforcement.
Available variants (Lineco code):
- 2 oz (≈57 g) – code 615-5582G
- 8 oz (≈227 g) – code 615-5588G
Made to order · imported from abroad. This product is ordered from the manufacturer. The price already includes shipping and import costs; we confirm the delivery time by email before payment.
- You place the order online, without payment.
- We confirm prices, availability and shipping cost and send you the final amount.
- You pay by bank transfer and send the payment slip quoting the order number.
- Shipping by BOX NOW, ACS or freight carrier in Greece, FedEx or DHL abroad. You can see the tracking number in your account.
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