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Re: [ARSCLIST] delamination of CDs



On Thu, 7 Jul 2005, Richard L. Hess wrote:

> Hello, George and Bev,
>
> While all archivists know this is a bad thing, I have seen several
> "delamination" where the adhesive paper label has pulled the lacquer
> and reflective layers off the disc. I have also seen one disc (CDR)
> that suffered this kind of damage in shipping (years ago).

Not exactly a controlled experiment, but...

I am reminded of an occasion of a drop of iced tea (green tea sweetened
with honey) on the top of a Mitsui Gold disc. The reflective surface
developed a blister which then broke and took a portion of the surface with it.

Karl


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