Re: [ARSCLIST] LC Record Cleaning Solution

[Eric Jacobs <EricJ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Monday, February 18, 2008 9:26 AM, Kurt Nauck wrote:

> The Library of Congress uses Triton XL-80N Surfactant in 
> their record cleaning solution.
>
> This is no longer being manufactured. Is there a designated 
> replacement?

Hi Kurt,

I don't know what the replacement would be, but you may still
be able to source it:

http://www.conservationresources.com/Main/section_31/section31_20.htm

I'm imagining that you probably need rather large quantities. 
<smile>

I did not call the above folks to confirm if they still have
an inventory of Triton XL-80N.

A little bit of websurfing also turned up Triton XL-100 as an 
alternative to Triton XL-80N for some industrial applications,
althouth the literature states that Triton XL-100 is less safe 
than XL-80N (but they claim more safe than most other lab 
chemicals, whatever "more safe" means).  You may want to research 
the Triton XL-100.

The Disc Doctor cleaning solution, although a bit more costly, 
has worked well for us.  Perhaps Duane would be willing to cut 
you a deal on a 50 gallon drum...


Eric Jacobs
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