30404

Accession Number

24334

Author

Gustafson, Ralph A.; Modaresi, Ingrid R.; Hampton, Georgia V.; Chepesiuk, Ronald J.; Kelley, Gloria A.

Author Affiliation

Winthrop College. Biology Department;;Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. Department of Natural Sciences;Winthrop College. Dacus Library. Archives and Special Collections;Winthrop College. Isa Jane Dacus Library. Technical Services

Title Of Article Chaper

Fungicidal efficacy of selected chemicals in thymol cabinets

Title Of Journal Book

Journal of the American Institute for Conservation

Volume

29

Issue

2

Pages

153-168

Collation

3 tables, 5 figs.

Reference Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references

Publisher

American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works

Publisher City

Washington

ISSN

0197-1360

Language Of Text

English

Language Of Summary

English

Literature Type

Serial

Literature Level

Analytic

Abstract

The fungicidal efficacy of eight chemicals for possible use in thymol cabinets was investigated. Of the eight, only thymol and paraformaldehyde exhibited fungicidal activity against mold cultures. None of the eight chemicals were effective in killing indigenous mold on mildewed books.

Keywords

fungicidal;chemical;thymol;cabinets;paraformaldehyde;mold culture;mold; mildew;book Ronald J.; Kelley, Gloria A. RONALD J.; and KELLEY, GLORIA A. -- CAL

pub_id

30404