Gabrielle, I have had recent experience with having a collection treated with Profume, on two separate occasions. It was a large bulky collection of objects comprised of multiple organic and inorganic materials, wood, metal and gilt, lacquer, textiles, etc. The two most important points I gleaned from researching possibilities and speaking with industry reps is that it is used in the U.S. in food preparation areas and that it dissipates completely and quickly. And that was what we experienced, no off-gassing whatsoever after the specified period, i.e., during the process. The collection was conserved after the Profume treatment.
Since we did not want the collection on our premises and did not have a convenient, sealable space, we rented a container truck and had the fumigation done while it was parked at our facilities. The objects had to be spaced appropriately in the container for the fumigant to access everything, and we worked with the fumigation company about that set-up. We were happy with the outcome and, judging by the carcasses we later found, it was completely successful. I would certainly use it again if necessary. Serena *Serena Urry* | Chief Conservator t 513-639-2905 Email: serena.urry_cincyart.org <%[email protected]> *Cincinnati Art Museum * we bring people and art together www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org @CincyArtMuseum eden park | 953 eden park drive | cincinnati ohio | 45202 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
