Hello,
I am currently cataloguing a collection which was conserved in the late
nineties by a conservation studio that no longer exists. I therefore
cannot find any records to discover exactly what work was done. The papers
give off a strong chemical smell despite being encased in plastic sleeves.
They have even undergone further conservation work, including washing, but
the smell still lingers. It has been suggested that the smell is Thymol,
although I don’t know that it is for sure.
I am worried about the potential health threats this chemical may have on
myself and the readers. Has anybody else encountered a similar situation,
and if so how was it resolved? Any advice would be gratefully received.
Sarah Drewery
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