My understanding from Carolyn Rose was that the process used to make glassine (pH 7 / neutral at time of manufacture) causes it to acidify more quickly than other pH neutral materials, like an unbuffered tissue. So its better for shipping and loans, than long-term storage.
Best,
Becky Fifield
Assistant Collections Manager
Antonio Ratti Textile Center
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Subject: Glassine
Hello all! A quick question to further my understanding of archival storage materials. Gaylord’s catalog says that “Glassine should not be used for long-term storage.” Exactly what about the nature of glassine makes it inappropriate for long-term storage?
Thanks!
Lee Goodan
Registrar
Gaston County Museum
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