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 drycleaning solvent.

• Apply POG, blot.

• Apply drycleaning solvent, blot.

• Apply amyl acetate if available, or acetone (except on acetate fibers).

• If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.

• Bleaching (or professional stripping) may be necessary.