Nomenclature
Ichthyocolla; fish glue. Description and references
The inner membrane of the swimming bladder
of Acipenser huso and other species of sturgeon and of
hake. Constit. Chiefly glutin.
Properties
Thin, white or yellowish, semi-transparent, pearly
iridescent, horny sheets. Sol in hot water, hot dil alcohol. In
cold water, softens and becomes adhesive.Use
As nutrient and food instead of gelatin; as adhesive,
in “court plaster”; for clarifying (fining) wine and beer; as protective
colloid in manuf various chemicals; in glass and porcelain cements;
for lustering and stiffening silks and other fabrics; with pyroxylin
for waterproofing fabrics.