Help!!!  I've got a quickie research project to do on the pros and cons of
using polyethylene storage bags for collection objects.  I've searched all
the usual suspects - AIC, CoOL, the Getty, Museum-L archives, you name it.
There's nothing conclusive out there.  What I'd like to know is if you have
any more arcane information dealing with permeability to humidity, gases,
pollutants; any dangers from off-gassing or breakdown products; how
important it is to use "archival" grade polyethylene, the whole nine yards.
 Or suggestions of more obscure sites that would have some information.  Or
personal experiences / recommendations.  If you could get me some info in
the next couple of days, I would lick your boots.  Provided they were
sealed in polyethylene.
TIA,
Anne
Anne T. Lane, Collections Assistant
Museum of York County
4621 Mount Gallant Road,
Rock Hill, SC 29732-9905
803-329-2121, ext. 104
FAX 803-329-5249

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