Mr. Miller,

I am not a conservator, but I did recently run across some National Park
Service documentation on this issue.  A couple of their "Conserve-O-Grams"
cover this topic.  They are available online at
http://www.cr.nps.gov/csd/publications/conserveogram/cons_toc.html.  You'll
probably want to look at numbers 2/1 and 2/3.  They are in Adobe PDF format,
so you'll need the PDF reader to view them.

In a nutshell, they recommend using a respirator with HEPA filter in
addition to your smock and gloves.  Also, be sure to trash the smock and
gloves immediately after use.

Brian D. Bisbee, Coordinator
Technology Learning Center, Illinois State Museum
1011 East Ash Street, Springfield, IL 62703 USA
Phone: (217)557-6093 - FAX: (217)785-2857
www.museum.state.il.us

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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Miles Miller
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 10:41 AM
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Subject: Handling procedures for Siburized treated objects


Could anybody tell me their experience working with objects which were
treated with ARSENIC in the 1950's?  What reference material has detailed
information that could be a part of our office library?  We have been told
by two conservators that wearing latex gloves and lab coats is enough
protection.  Any help/info would be greatly apprciated.

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