{"product_id":"aquazol","title":"Aquazol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquazol is one of the few synthetic resins that dissolves in both water and ethanol and remains reversible years later.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is why it has been a staple on restorers' tables for decades: it is used to consolidate a fragile layer, to adhere, and as a medium for reintegration, without closing the door to further intervention later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChemically, it is \u003cstrong\u003epoly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), PEOX\u003c\/strong\u003e (CAS 25805-17-8). It is not a polyvinylpyrrolidone, a mistake that circulates in many data sheets and that you will not find here. It is a stable, pH-neutral conservation polymer that forms a transparent film and does not add forced shine to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply it in two grades —\u003cstrong\u003e200\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e500\u003c\/strong\u003e— both in \u003cstrong\u003e1 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e containers. The grade does not change what Aquazol \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e; it changes the molecular weight, and with it how much it penetrates and how much cohesion the final film has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsolidation\u003c\/strong\u003e of powdery or poorly cohesive pictorial layers, used at low concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion\u003c\/strong\u003e of fragments and fastenings, from light bonds to more structural work (depending on grade and concentration).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReintegration \/ retouching medium\u003c\/strong\u003e — as a binder for pigment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemporary facings\u003c\/strong\u003e on paper and canvas, when a water-reversible film is desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with works on \u003cstrong\u003epaper, canvas, panel, mural, and polychrome sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e in a controlled humidity environment (see HR note below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Aquazol?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual solubility — water and ethanol.\u003c\/strong\u003e You choose the solvent according to what the artwork tolerates, without changing products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent reversibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reactivates and can be removed with water or ethanol; the intervention is not irreversibly sealed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal versatility.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same container can be used for consolidating, adhering, and retouching just by changing the concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral and transparent film.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not provide the shine or tension of other resins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe two grades: when to choose each one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eAquazol 200\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eAquazol 500\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMolecular weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e≈200 kDa (medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e≈500 kDa (high)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBehavior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eVersatile: good balance between penetration and strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMore cohesive and stronger film\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eChoose it for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eConsolidation, retouching, light adhesion, general use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eStructural adhesion, demanding fastening, when you want the strongest film\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIf in doubt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis one.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 200 is the compromise grade: recommending it is almost never a mistake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly when you need maximum film cohesion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegarding maximum penetration (technical honesty):\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cem\u003edeep\u003c\/em\u003e consolidation of a very compact or very disintegrated support, the ideal grade would be \u003cstrong\u003e50\u003c\/strong\u003e (lowest molecular weight, most penetration), which \u003cstrong\u003ewe do not have in our direct catalog\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the vast majority of cases, \u003cstrong\u003e200 worked at a low concentration (2.5–5%)\u003c\/strong\u003e penetrates sufficiently. If your case requires extreme penetration, please contact us via WhatsApp and we will evaluate bringing in the 50 by special order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIndicative working concentrations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eIndicative concentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eSolvent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eConsolidation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 – 10% (start low and increase if necessary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWater or ethanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 20% (or more for demanding bonds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWater or ethanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRetouching medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003edepending on the pigment load you need\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWater or ethanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways prepare the solution at a low concentration first and only increase it if the intervention requires it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and warnings — read before buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore sealed and with desiccant, in a dry place.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquazol is \u003cstrong\u003ehygroscopic\u003c\/strong\u003e: it absorbs moisture from the environment. A poorly sealed container will cause the solid to cake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaking of the solid DOES NOT invalidate the product.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a physical change due to humidity, not a chemical expiration: Aquazol remains valid and dissolves just the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the solution fresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e The aqueous solution has a limited shelf life and can develop mold if stored; prepare only the amount you intend to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not ideal for works that will remain in high, uncontrolled relative humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e At high HR, it softens and becomes sticky. For outdoor use, damp crypts, or unconditioned environments, consult us first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Aquazol the same as PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a common mistake. Aquazol is poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), PEOX — a different chemical family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I dissolve it in water or alcohol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEither: it is soluble in water and ethanol. You choose according to what the artwork tolerates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reversible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that's one of its strong points. It reactivates and can be removed with water or ethanol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe container arrived caked. Is it bad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Caking is physical — Aquazol absorbs moisture from the air — and does not affect its performance: it dissolves just the same. Store it hermetically sealed and with desiccant to prevent this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for deep consolidation of a highly disintegrated mural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the case. The grade for maximum penetration is 50 (which we do not have in our direct catalog); 200 at low concentration (2.5–5%) covers most deep consolidations. If your support is very compact, contact us via WhatsApp and we'll assess it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat solvent should I use to prepare the solution?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can use deionized water or restoration-grade ethanol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for facings on paper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it forms a water-reversible film suitable for temporary facings. It is combined with Japanese paper → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/innovart.art\/products\/papel-japones-tengujo-kashmir-9g\"\u003eTengujo Kashmir 9g Japanese Paper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I need an adhesive with more structural load?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor high mechanical load bonds, concentrated Aquazol 500 is an option, but also consider an acrylic like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/innovart.art\/products\/paraloid-b-72-1-kg\"\u003eParaloid B-72\u003c\/a\u003e depending on your case (different reversibility profile: B-72 uses organic solvent and is not water-reversible).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure if you need the 200 or 500 — or what concentration to use in your case?\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us via WhatsApp at \u003cstrong\u003e+34 614 50 45 65\u003c\/strong\u003e and our technical team will confirm before you buy. You can also take the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/innovart.art\/pages\/test-aquazol-cual-necesitas\"\u003eAquazol test\u003c\/a\u003e (4 questions) or read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/innovart.art\/blogs\/guias-tecnicas\/aquazol-50-200-500-cual-elegir\"\u003ecomplete guide to Aquazol grades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order product — shipping in approx. 15 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Currently, we work with Aquazol by special order: upon confirming your purchase, a −10% pre-order discount is applied, and it is included in the next supplier order. As a special order product, the delivery time is \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 15 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (longer than for an in-stock product). We will confirm the estimated date when processing your order, and if you need it urgently, please contact us via WhatsApp before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Aquazol","offers":[{"title":"200","offer_id":53590302130523,"sku":null,"price":90.61,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500","offer_id":53590302556507,"sku":null,"price":90.61,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/innovart.art\/en\/products\/aquazol","provider":"Innovart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}