Re: Formaldehyde vs alums

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FotoDave@aol.com
Date: 01/12/02-10:13:51 AM Z


<< I would like hear from people that use chrom alum as a hardener. I am
 severly allergic to formaldehyde and its by-products (I end up looking
 like a burn victim if a have any contact with it)
>>

Gord,

I have used gelatine (1.5%) + food alum (1.5%), coated twice for sizing for
gum. It works fine for me. The paper has sizing in/on it already. If it is
absorbent, I think you would probably need a third coat or use a stronger
coating.

Dave S


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