The Mechanisms and Causes of Paper Deterioration is a discussion of the chemical structure of paper and how this breaks down as it ages, this article also delves into issues such as pH, the effects of light, acid deterioration, the use of alkaline buffers and molecular traps (zeolites), and finishes with a brief history of archival papers in the United States and a look at preventative conservation options. It also details the specifications for our archival papers and boards. This article, with additional information included to reflect new innovations and theories of archival practices, has been in the front of every catalog we have published since 1979 and has been used repeatedly in first- semester library and conservation science courses at leading universities in the United States.
- Archival Storage Supplies
- Legal & Letter Size Storage
- MicroChamber Interleaving Paper
- Flat Storage Boxes & Folders
- Storage for Cards & Magazines
- Rare Books & Pamphlets
- Photographic Storage Materials
- Audio Visual Materials
- Microfilm & Microfiche Storage
- Storage of Rolled Objects
- Large Boxes for Objects and Bulk Storage
- Textile Storage Materials
- Natural History Collections
- Storage for Personal Collections
- Archival Polyester (Mylar)
- Archival Paper Envelopes
- Archival Folders
- Tissue, Paper & Board
- Framing & Matting Materials
- Conservation Tools, Equipment & Supplies
- Conservation Equipment
- Monitoring, Testing & Collection Maintenance Supplies & Equipment
- General Conservation Supplies
- Micro-Mesh Products & Abrasives
- Knives, Scalpels, Scissors & Tools
- Swabs
- Brushes
- Pencils, Pens & Markers
- Identification Supplies
- Ethafoam, Volara, Packing and Protective Materials
- Gloves & Personal Protection
- Erasers, Sponges and Cleaning Cloths
- Detergents, Cleaning and Bleaching Supplies
- Tapes & Mounting Products
- Adhesives & Epoxies
- Beva Products
- Paraloid Products
- Fillers
- Consolidants
- Quake Hold Products
- Waxes & Coating Materials
- Varnishes
- Modeling Compounds & Molding Supplies
- Bookbinding, Book, and Paper Conservation Supplies
- Metal Conservation Products
- Modern Materials Conservation Materials
- Ceramic and Glass Conservation Products
- Books
- Archaeology
- Architectural, Building & Stone Conservation
- Archival Theory, Administration & Design
- Care & Conservation of Books, Paper & Parchment
- Care of Metals
- Conservation Chemistry, Theories & Analyses
- Conservation of Furniture
- Conservation of Leather
- Conservation of Modern Materials
- Conservation of Other Objects
- Conservation of Painting: Methods, Materials & Techniques
- Conservation of Wooden Objects
- Disaster & Emergency Planning
- Frames, Framing & Matting
- General Collections Care & Maintenance
- General Conservation & Archival Practice
- Health & Environmental Issues
- Museums: Administration, Documentation & Exhibitions
- Photographic Materials
- Special Perspectives
- Textiles
- Tools & Guides
- Family Archivists