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Fixative for watercolours AEROSPRAY

spray can

50403

Final fixative to protect water-colour paintings from humidity and dust based on alcohol. Colourless; non-yellowing, age-resistant; fast drying. (Hint: May increase transparency of water-colour papers!)

 

 

Handling

    • Shake well before use.
    • Spray at room temperature by moving the can from one side to the other and from top to bottom and holding the can at a distance of 30 – 40 cm from the vertically positioned or slightly inclined and completely dry object. (Make the change in spray direction away from the picture!)
    • The level of gloss depends in accordance to absorbance of the surface, painting technique and the thickness of the film.
    • The subsequent fixing of the surface of a picture produced using materials low in binding agents like water-colours or gouache colors may cause the colour shade to become significantly darker. Using too much fixative frequently causes a loss of “lightness”. The product may also makes the support, for example the paper, more transparent.
    • The fixative coats normally used in practice give no special UV protection to the paints used! For this reason, we recommend that you use high-quality and lightfast artists´ paints from the outset as far as possible.
    • For the ideal protection of water-colour paintings we additionally recommend using special glass for frames.
    • Any clogged-up spray heads are best cleaned using acetone.
    • Store in a cool and dry place.
    • Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C (122°F).
    • Individual pre-tests are required.

                       

                      Sizes: 300 ml

                      Contains: propane/butane, polyvinyl resin, alcohols.

                      GHS Icon: Flamme GHS Icon: Reizend

                      Signal word: Danger

                      Hazard statements

                      Extremely flammable aerosol. Pressurised container: May burst if heated. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

                      Safety precautions
                      Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Do not breathe spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °F. In case of insufficient ventilation and/or through use, explosive/highly flammable mixtures may develop.

                      Other hazards

                      In case of insufficient ventilation and/or through use, explosive/highly flammable mixtures may develop.