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"Inert" Material for Covers for Antique Books

"Inert" Material for Covers for Antique Books

"Inert" Material for Covers for Antique Books

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Any recommendations for clear materials with which to cover antique books and publications which will not cause any chemical or other damage to the documents?

RE: "Inert" Material for Covers for Antique Books

You may use FEP film which is clear ( like glass ) and clean ( like PTFE ).
There are several types in the market.
If you need more info please mail,
Ernst

RE: "Inert" Material for Covers for Antique Books

Please be careful.

Many plastics contain low molecular weight polymers to improve the plastics viscoelastic behavior during processing.  Over time, these can leave the plastic and coat some cooler surface.  The best examples are the low-molecular weight vinyls in many automotive applications --- which give a new car its characteristic odor but coat the inside windshield with a grungy film --- and, eventually, result in the plastic becoming brittle.

RE: "Inert" Material for Covers for Antique Books

Carburize: an other caveat:
The foil may be OK but how about the glue ?

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