The Dorset History Centre is looking to improve the air-tightness of our repositories to decrease energy consumption whilst maintaining environmental standards. The engineers who came to analyse the strong rooms recommended using Blowerproof liquid(r) paint on the walls, which provides a flexible air-tight membrane. Whilst I've been informed that it has been used in other archives, this was during construction/renovation of existing buildings and would have dried fully before the introduction of any archival material. Unfortunately, we would need to apply the paint with the collections in situ. The literature states it is 'water-based and VOC-free', however the company (understandably) will not provide a specific ingredients list. On request they have supplied a certification that the product has achieved M1 classification for low emissions, but it appears that this is assessed four weeks after application.
I'd be grateful to hear from anyone who has used this product in the vicinity of archival material or has carried out any independent research, such as an Oddy test. Many thanks Jenny Halling Barnard Archive Conservator Dorset History Centre Bridport Road Dorchester DT1 1RP 01305 228939 [email protected] "This e-mail is intended for the named addressee(s) only and may contain information about individuals or other sensitive information and should be handled accordingly. Unless you are the named addressee (or authorised to receive it for the addressee) you may not copy or use it, or disclose it to anyone else. If you have received this email in error, kindly disregard the content of the message and notify the sender immediately. Please be aware that all email may be subject to recording and/or monitoring in accordance with relevant legislation." ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
