The E-Sylum:  Volume 5, Number 17, April 21, 2002, Article 13

PRESERVATION PRODUCT

  Chet Dera, who signs his note "Loyal Reader", writes:
  "My wife found out about this stuff while watching the
  Do It Yourself channel.  The website is http://www.ptlp.com/.
  The items below from are their FAQ pages:

  "Archival Mist preserves and protects all forms of paper-
  based materials. It deposits a safe, non-toxic alkaline buffer
  into the structure of the paper.  This buffer material neutralizes
  acids that can rapidly weaken the paper and cause it to
  become brittle.

  The buffer materials are microscopic particles of an alkaline
  compound (magnesium oxide). The particles are dispersed and
  suspended in an inert liquid material (a blend of non-toxic,
  fluorinated materials). When the product is sprayed on paper,
  the buffer particles blend with the paper structure. The inert
  liquid simply evaporates. Because the formula contains no
  water, the liquid does not make the paper wet and it will not
  cockle or stiffen from the application. The buffer particles
  readily absorb and neutralize the acids in paper.  The material
  continues to absorb acid over the life of the paper.  This is a
  permanent treatment for the life of the paper."

  [Is anyone out there familiar with this product? -Editor]

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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