Chipboard

From: Barbara Appelbaum <*aandh<-a*> Date: Thursday, February 13, 1997 · aandh<-a

Ian Batterham <ianb<-a t->aa< . >gov< . >au> writes

>I am preparing a piece on the inadvisability of using chipboard for
>shelving and am seeking a definitive reference on the problems of
>offgassing of formaldehyde from chipboard and also the damaging
>effects of formaldehyde on artifacts. Does anybody know of a good
>reference?

I suggest you get in touch with Pam Hatchfield at the Boston Museum,
as she has a fellowship to write a book on indoor air pollution, and
has a lot of experience on the subject.

B. Appelbaum

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