Dyes, stains, inks, lacquers, varnishes and polishes (1899)
Leland, Charles Godfrey, 1824-1903 · Chicago, The Photo-beacon co; [etc., etc.] · leaf 9
3 Preservatives for the above and for other inks. Inks containing organic matter require the addition of an antiseptic (unless some constituent of the ink acts as such). Five drops of true creosote, or 15 drops of phenol (carbolic acid) to the pint of ink will prove satisfactory. One-fourth 01 an… … Fig. 1. inks, is also satisfactory. If smell is objected to, 20 to 30 grains of salicylic acid may be added to each pint. A Macerating Device. — In making ordinary black ink, and in some other cases in which vegetable products are concerned, the materials are placed in a bottle, which should be…
Dyes and dyeing · Ink · Varnish and varnishing
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