Microfilm cleaners

Sushila Selness <sselness [at] pwa__acusd__edu> writes

>We have been using Kodak film cleaner to clean microfiche that has
>been used by patrons and as a result has smudges and other residue
>from usage. We were told that this cleaner is no longer being
>manufactured by Kodak.  What do other libraries use?

You might try using a mixture of 1,1,1 trichloroethane w/Hexane at
70/30% respectively. Use is well ventilated area or w/fume hood.

Materials can be ordered from

    Tri-Ess Sciences
    1020 W. Chestnut
    Burbank CA 91506

They ship to all states and have good service and reasonable prices.
Ask for Kim. She understands conservators' needs.

If you're still having problems you have more than finger smudges!

Ron Stark
S/R Laboratories Animation Art
Conservation Center

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