solvent gel

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Scope note
Refers to gels, such as Carbopol (TM), used in conservation as a non-invasive alternative to aqueous cleaning for paintings and other media, including wood and stone. Solvent gel poultices have also proven effective in removing adhesive tape from paper.
solvent gel
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024