3525
Accession Number
618
Author
Banks, Paul N.
Title Of Article Chaper
Paper Cleaning
Title Of Journal Book
Restaurator
Volume
1
Pages
52-66
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
English; Russian
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Dry methods of cleaning paper, including air cleaning, brushing and erasing are first discussed. A range of solvents is suggested, with discussion of their use and of recent theories of solvent activity. Cleaning with water, soap detergents and enzymes is discussed, with warnings about safe handling of the object and about over-pressing. Finally, the various categories of bleaching are cited, including chloramine-T, hypochlorites, sodium chlorite- chlorine dioxide, and permanganate. The contradictory claims in the scientific literature for safety of various bleaches are cited, with a plea for a carefully planned testing program on the effects of bleaches on paper.
Keywords
paper; clean
pub_id
3525