Monitoring emissions from cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate costume accessories: an evaluation of pH indicator dyes on paper, cotton tape and cotton threads

This article reports on an evaluation of simple and inexpensive techniques for monitoring 'off-gassing' from costume accessories, which may be made with cellulose nitrate (CN) and cellulose acetate (CA). As they degrade, CN and CA produce acidic emissions, which not only accelerate the dec...

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Main Authors: Gill, K. (Author), Eastop, D.D.M (Author), Matsumura, M. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2002.
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