Ink (Ballpoint)
Stain: Can be any color, usually blue, absorbed
Contains: Basic or soluble aniline dyes, insoluble organic solvents, oils, resins, gums, binding agents such as shellac, varnish, or petroleum
- Apply dry cleaning solvent.
- Apply POG, blot.
- • Apply dry cleaning solvent and blot.
- Apply amyl acetate, if available, or acetone (except on acetate fibers).
- If a stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
- Bleaching (or professional stripping) may be necessary.