Hello
I wanted to ask if anybody has information regarding PLA and how it deteriorates. We recently were asked by a provider if they could 3D print the stand for a coin out of PLA. What I uderstood is that PLAs (Polyactic acid) tend to be advertised as renewable, plant based, biodegradable alternative to petroleum based plastics. Made from fermented plant starch, the plastic is said to be “carbon neutral” and “non-toxic”. However I haven't been able to find any information regarding their use for mountmaking and how they deteriorate (despite them being designed to do just that!). Thank you in advance for your help Jessica Lewinsky [image: israel museum, jerusalem] <http://www.imjnet.org.il/> Jessica Lewinsky Conservator Preventive Conservation *The Israel Museum, Jerusalem* Tel: +972 26708817 Fax: + 972 26708893 *[email protected] <[email protected]>* [image: Israel Museum, Jerusalem] <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Israel-Museum-Jerusalem/5777654412> The Israel Museum, Jerusalem <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Israel-Museum-Jerusalem/5777654412> *www.imj.org.il* <http://www.imj.org.il/> -- Jessica Lewinsky Hirsch Restoration & Conservation 054 274 42 46 Namaste ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
