Abstract:
For decades books and other paper documents have been deteriorating in archives and libraries around the world because the acidity of the paper is increasing so much (wherein the pH decreases) that the paper cellulose is decomposing so that the paper loses its cohesion and thereby degenerates in terms of quality. The invention relates to an improved method for de-acidifying paper. The invention also relates to a device for applying such a method.
Abstract:
A novel endoglucanase derived from Staphylotrichum coccosporum, a polynucleotide encoding the endoglucanase, and a cellulase preparation containing the endoglucanase are disclosed. The endoglucanase or cellulase preparation is available for a washing use or fabric processing, such as a color clarification of a cellulose-containing fabric, a reduction of fuzz, an improvement of the touch feel and appearance of the fabric, providing a localized color change to the fabric, or a reduction of stiffness.
Abstract:
An aerosol archival product that includes an aerosol archival composition and may be disposed in a pressurized container. The aerosol archival composition includes one or more chlorinated fluorinated hydrocarbons, an amino-containing compound and a basic metal compound. The aerosol archival composition may also contain an adhesion promoter.
Abstract:
A method of preserving cellulosic material that includes the application of an archival composition on the substrate. The aerosol archival product includes an aerosol archival composition and may be disposed in a pressurized container. The aerosol archival composition includes one or more chlorinated fluorinated hydrocarbons, an amino-containing compound and a basic metal compound. The aerosol archival composition may also contain an adhesion promoter.
Abstract:
An aerosol archival product that includes an aerosol archival composition disposed in a pressurized container. The aerosol archival composition includes one or more chlorinated fluorinated hydrocarbons, an amino-containing compound and a basic metal compound. The aerosol archival composition may also contain an adhesion promoter.
Abstract:
The product is presented in the form of a solution and is composed of carbonated magnesium di-n-propylate, n-propanol, and a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) diluent selected from 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC 134a) and 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC 227). The product may be obtained by a procedure which comprises preparing a solution of carbonated magnesium di-n-propylate in n-propanol and diluting said solution by addition of the HFC diluent. The product is suitable for de-acidifying cellulose-type material and preserving objects based on cellulose-type material.
Abstract:
The invention provides for improvements in composition and methods for the preservation of cellulosic materials through use of solutions comprising organic multi-valent metal carbonates, C1-C4 alcohol having a moisture content of less than 100 ppm, and 86-99 weight percent of a solvent having a moisture content of less than 100 ppm.
Abstract:
A method for retarding the deterioration rate of acidic paper is disclosed. The method includes placing an acidic paper article in a polymer film enclosure having a reservoir of deacidifying agent. The deacidifying agent migrates over time to the paper article in an amount sufficient to retard the deterioration rate of the paper. The method can further include placing in the polymer film enclosure a carrier material having a second reservoir of deacidifying agent. An article for retarding the deterioration rate of acidic paper is also disclosed. The article includes a polymer film enclosure having a reservoir of deacidifying agent. The polymer film enclosure is capable of enclosing an acidic paper article. The deacidifying agent is capable of migrating over time to the acidic paper article enclosed therein in an amount sufficient to retard the deterioration rate of the paper. The article can further include a carrier material having a reservoir of deacidifying agent.
Abstract:
Provided are methods of deacidifying a cellulose-based material by providing a deacidification composition comprising a hydrofluorocarbon and a deacidification agent dispersed within the hydrofluorocarbon, and contacting the cellulose-based material with the composition to increase the pH associated with the cellulose-based material. Also provided are deacidification compositions for use in the present methods.
Abstract:
Lignocellulosic materials such as paper are deacidified by exposure to acoustically agitated submicron alkaline particles which adhere to the materials being treated. The alkaline particles neutralize the acidity of the paper and counteract the effects of acid degradation. The alkaline deacidification process does not employ volatile compounds or liquids and does not damage the paper.