Re: [BKARTS] Rusted nails in signatures

[Douglas Sanders <dsanders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There is a two-chemical treatment by the use of sodium dithionite and
EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) which will chelate the iron
particles, reduce them and reduce the staining to a considerable extent.
It is effective for staple, paper clip and some iron-caused foxing
stains.  The process a somewhat complex, so it might not be advisable
for all skill levels.

Doug Sanders

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ed Stansell [mailto:CraftBook@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 8:21 AM
> To: BOOK_ARTS-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Rusted nails in signatures
> 
> Daniel,
> 
> To my knowledge, there is no solvent for rust. There are things that
might
> remove small amount and others that bleach, but all this will
contribute to the
> deterioration of the paper. Better to make needed repairs and leave
the rust
> as is.
> 
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Ed
> http://www.bookrestoration.net/
> 
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