2936
Accession Number
7750
Title Of Article Chaper
The effect of an alkaline rinse on the aging of cellulosic textiles. Part IV
Title Of Journal Book
Science and technology in the service of conservation. Preprints of the contributions to the Washington congress, 3-9 September 1982
Pages
96-99
Collation
50 refs.
Publisher
International Institute for Conservation
Publisher City
London
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
Science and technology in the service of conservation
Meeting City
Washington, DC
Abstract
It was hypothesized that a mildly alkaline rinse enhances the resistance of cellulosic textile fibers to thermal degradation at low temperatures and stabilizes the textiles by neutralizing the carboxy acids. However, the results indicate that a rinse is not more effective than simple washing in the deterioration of aged textiles. Calcium hydroxide treatment does prolong the life of new textiles. The testing procedure is described. Carbonyl groups are responsible for discoloration. See AATA 19-395 and 19-956.
Keywords
Textile, conservation; Textile, deacidification; Textile, deterioration; Textile, preservation protection; Cellulose, fibre; Cellulose, ageing deterioration ICCROM
pub_id
2936
Meeting Date
19820903-19820909