It can be used for lining of paintings on canvas, for mountings of paper and textile, for strip lining, for facings and for the consolidation of paint layers, for temporary and permanent bonding. It can be applied by spraying, brushing or with a roller. Usually, it is desirable to slightly warm it in a water bath and dilute it 2:1 to 1:1 with toluene, in order to get the consistency of light cream. Cold or warm application is possible. For spray application, dilute with toluene, in order to reduce the viscosity. Lascaux Heat-Seal Adhesive 375 is activated, only after all solvents required for its application have evaporated (12-24 hours), at approximately 62-65^oC on hot suction table, or with an iron, or with a hot air blower. If Lascaux Heat-Seal Adhesive 375 is used for the consolidation of paint layers, it should be diluted 1:4 toluene, or white spirit, to increase penetration. Heat activation after complete evaporation of the solvents and under light pressure. Removal of Lascaux Heat-Seal Adhesive 375 can be achieved by the use of either heat or solvents like acetone (swelling) or toluene.

Specifications

Appearance:

Colourless paste

Composition:

Ethylene / vinyl acetate copolymer, ketone resin N, paraffin 40% solution in toluene / white spirit

Activation temperature:

62-65°C

Dilution:

Toluene, white spirit.

Acetone swells Heat-Seal Adhesive 375.

Insoluble in alcohol.