THE ACETONE/ROSIN METHOD FOR CONSERVATION OF WATERLOGGED WOOD

Abstract

The problem of conservation of sound waterlogged oak and in particular the limitations of polyethylene glycol impregnation are briefly considered. Development of a new process involving dehydration with acetone and impregnation with rosin is described. Results pertaining to the experimental evaluation of the procedure are presented and suggest good success in its use. Applications of the process in the conservation of soft- and heavily waterlogged woods are described.