Re: Vapona or DDVP resins strips

[Sharon Niscak <camscare@xxxxxxxx>]

Hello All TexConsLers,

Do you know of damage to objects and textiles in the collections in situ from using DDVP (Vapona, SWAT etc) resin strips or dichlorvos for fumigation? 

 

Thanks Margaret I have the Conserve O Gram and S. Williams and Walsh abstracts from the Carnegie Museum.   

 

With appreciation,

Sharon Niscak

Margaret Geiss-Mooney <mgmooney@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi fellow TexConsLers ? The National Park Service Conserve O Gram series (available for free download via: http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/cons_toc.html)

has one (Number 2/4,  dated 1993) specifically outlining the health hazards for humans as well as collections by dichlorvos.

The Conserve O Gram includes references. And states ?Because of its reactivity with museum objects and health dangers, dichlorvos should only be

used in controlled conditions and only when there is no other acceptable material.?

Regards,

Margaret (Meg) Geiss-Mooney

Textile/Costume Conservator

Professional Associate, AIC

mgmooney@xxxxxxxxxxxx

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From: Textile Conservators [mailto:TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sharon Niscak
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 10:07 PM

Hello All,

 Looking for reports and information on damage to objects and materials from fumigation with Dichlorvos,  DDVP resin strips, known by names such as SWAP, No Pest Strips or Vapona.

Any experiences related to the use of DDVP as a fumigant are appreciated.

With appreciation,

Sharon Niscak 

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