ALCOHOLIC ECONACID

Description

The solution for treating works of art: paintings, woodwork, ornaments, paintings on various supports.

Econacid is used by many art restorers to treat infected works of art. It was developed by the Laboratoire de Recherche des Monuments Historiques (LRMH) in Champs sur Marne.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS :

0.2% alcoholic solution of econazole nitrate

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE :

Case of a table
The damaged painting was probably exposed to very high humidity. It may be covered with mould on the front and back.

It is necessary to proceed in stages :

1/ Identification of the nature of the germs of the infection
Upon receipt of the table or on site, a microbiological analysis must be performed by a specialized laboratory or by field methods such as the MICROTEST A.

2/ Dust removal
The painting must be left in the workshop for a certain time to stabilize at room temperature and humidity, as the presence of humidity in the painting can cause reactions with the treatment products.
Dust is a nutritious substrate for mould and mycelium is a barrier to fungicide treatment, so dust removal is strongly recommended.

3/ Antifungal treatment
Microbiological analysis allows us to know the nature of the contamination. An appropriate treatment can be established.
ECONACID is used on works with active contamination that can be treated without risk to their integrity.
Depending on the nature and fragility of the works, ECONACID is used either in its alcoholic form or in its pure aqueous form directly on the materials attacked by micro-organisms.
On the painted side, test treatment with econazole nitrate to avoid damaging the work.
If possible, disassemble the back of the canvas to better impregnate the various elements of the painting with the alcoholic econacid.
The application of the product is variable: by brush, pad or spray. The effectiveness is immediate and drying is achieved in 20 to 30 minutes.
Ventilate the room well.

This product is also available in a 60% aqueous version.