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To block the acids, use either Marvel Seal 360 or alumninum foil. Of the
two, the former is much more durable.
susan maltby, conservator
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> Help! The small historical museum where I work has started to repackage
> collections in acid free boxes and materials. This is a big step, however
> the shelving is untreated wood from the local Home Depot. I have heard
> conflicting suggestions about a solution to create a barrier against the
> off-gassing from the wood. One was to wrap the shelves in Tyvek. Another was
> to lay strips of PV4 ( Amacor product) on the shelves. Another was to use
> plastic shelf liners from the grocery store. I would appreciate comments
> from others who have faced this problem. Thanks.
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> <BR>collections in acid free boxes and materials. This is a big step, however
> <BR>the shelving is untreated wood from the local Home Depot. I have heard
> <BR>conflicting suggestions about a solution to create a barrier against the
> <BR>off-gassing from the wood. One was to wrap the shelves in Tyvek. Another was
> <BR>to lay strips of PV4 ( Amacor product) on the shelves. Another was to use
> <BR>plastic shelf liners from the grocery store. I would appreciate comments
> <BR>from others who have faced this problem. Thanks.
> <BR>
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