Vulpex is a Potasium Methyl Cyclohexyl Oleate liquid based soap that is a safe cleaner for practically everything from paper to stone. It is a Non-acid, Non-foaming, Non-corrosive, Non-hazardous, Germicidal. Since its Introduction In 1970, its extraordinary versatility has made Vulpex a popular and Indispensable medium in all branches of professional restoration and conservation of the fine-arts and historic property.It has been used with eminent success in the safe and controllable cleaning of materials ranging from feathers, costumery, leather, carpets and furniture to old paintings, armour, precious metals, shell, marble and stone. Before use, Vulpex must be mixed with water or solvent prior to use, and it rinses away completely and is not harmful to health or property.
Vulpex attacks and emulsifies dirt, fats, fatty oils, mineral oils, waxes, and hydrocarbons with great speed and efficiency. The dirty emulsions are remarkably stable, thus easily disposable. Micro-fine cracks harbouring dirt are subject to a deep-cleansing action rarely achieved with normal commercial cleaners.
Compared with harsh, acid-based cleaners, alkaline Vulpex is not harmful to health or property. A final rinse or wipe with clean water neutralizes the surface, leaving behind nothing to create future conservation problems.
When the job demands a non-aqueous cleaning system (for example, when removing grime from leather), Vulpex uniquely can be blended with mineral spirit (paint thinner/white spirit) instead of water.
Vulpex is supplied as a dense concentrate and must be diluted before use. For normal aqueous cleaning, one part soap to six or seven parts cold tap water by volume is sufficient. More water can be added if the soiling is light. As a spirit soap, one part Vulpex in ten to twenty parts solvent will be found effective.
As is customary in professional restoration, a discreet test is advised to ensure that Vulpex is suitable for specific projects. We are always happy to discuss specific projects or problems where our products are to be used.
Since Vulpex is a highly effective de-greasant, hands should be protected against the loss of natural oils by wearing gloves or the subsequent use of a lanolin hand-cream. Eyes should be protected from splashes.
Although Vulpex is an alkaline cleaner and therefore more appropriate for use on interior surfaces, architects are specifying the soap for cleaning selected exterior historic stonework. Vulpex soap is now being used in a three-year programme of cleaning the exterior stone of New York’s magnificent public library. The weather-hardened grime is first attacked with a high-temperature, high-pressure steam lance and the resulting clinging debris is eliminated by washing with a dilute Vulpex/water solution. The stone, especially the decorative roughened panels, are well cleaned and neutralised, leaving no long-term conservation problems associated with acid cleaners such as hydrofluoric acid.
MSDS
The material safety and data sheet for this product is available upon request.