Masonite is composed of wood and adhesives, so has off-gassing problems from both components. I suppose it would depend on the type of adhesives that are used to determine just how bad it is, but I would not put it in direct contact with your collections. What do you mean by "near"? What is the purpose of the Masonite? I would put a barrier between any kind of wood and your collections.
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Erin Quinn
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City of Greeley Museums
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Hi. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about masonite. Is it dangerous
to have near collections? I would appreciate any response.
Elizabeth Nohra
Mahoning Valley Historical Society
Arms Family Museum of Local History
Youngstown, Ohio
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