[Nhcoll-l] ? buffered paper for labels in bird and mammal collections
Dirk Neumann
dirk.neumann at zsm.mwn.de
Wed Jan 25 02:40:54 EST 2017
Hi all,
thanks for this nice summary and advertising of the SPNHC wiki on this
subject!
Just want to add a little detail on ISO standardisation of paper: as to
my knowledge, these refer exclusively to the surface and bottom layer of
the paper, but not necessarily for the pulp. Of course ISO 9706 surly is
the highest quality one can aim for, but we had for example issues with
archival paper of highest possible quality being produced by a small
company which has full control on all ingredients, and which is highly
recommended by paper restaurateurs and libraries: Either binders or
fillers of the pulp immediately started swelling and corrupted the
structural integrity of the paper.
Also "imprinting" can produce different results: even though laser
printing (for dry labels) has been recommended by paper restaurateurs
because of the long-term stability of the pigments, successful printing
and long-term stability of the print requires some sort of roughness of
the paper surface, otherwise the printed letters do not get imprinted
into the paper. Usage of archival quality ink cartridges - where the ink
is soaked into the paper and penetrates it - has advantages.
You should therefore test the paper you would consider useful in your
collection with your printers first, as the label is a result of paper
quality AND printing method. Even good paper can give bad results if the
printing method doesn't work with this paper ...
All the best
Dirk
Am 24.01.2017 um 20:21 schrieb Carolyn Leckie:
>
> Hi Charles
>
> It is always amazes me how quickly, the seemingly simple act of
> labelling natural history specimens can get very complicated-- from
> the range of specimens to label, to the paper, to the ink and the
> method of attaching the label to the specimen.
>
> At the Canadian Museum of Nature, we are also aware that good
> long-standing collections management/preservation practices can easily
> be lots during time of change, such as a generational change in many
> of our collection managers. Therefore in 2015, we had a talented and
> industrious intern, Erika Range, conduct a detailed survey of all our
> long standing specimen labelling methods, materials and suppliers. We
> use 100% cotton rag (acid free, lignin free) for our dry paper labels.
>
> Erika also wrote a comprehensive SPNHC Best Practices on Labelling
> Natural History collections (see links below) and we develop “decision
> trees” to help select materials for different situations. Finally we
> identified a few practical testing protocols that need updating; and a
> few very specific issues related to thermal printed labels that could
> benefit from some review or testing by conservation scientists.
>
> I hope you find this information useful.
>
> Carolyn Leckie
>
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> *Excerpt from SPNHC Best Practices Wiki on Labelling Natural History
> Collections*
>
> *Paper *
>
> There is a wealth of information about the permanence of paper
> produced by the library, archives and photographic preservation
> communities (Carter and Walker 1999, Gisbert et al 1990, Hawks and
> Williams 1986, Hawks and Williams 2005, Hughes and Leckie 1994,
> Metsger and Byers 1999, Moore 2008). While many of the information and
> standards relate only to library and archives, much of this
> information is transferable to natural history collections.
>
> The overarching standard on the permanence and durability of paper is
> ISO 11108:1996, Information and documentation -- Archival paper --
> Requirements for permanence and durability. The key benchmarks
> identified by this standard are
>
> ·A pH of 7.0-10
>
> ·A tear resistance of 5.25 mNm2/g (Durability)
>
> For wood pulp papers it must also:
>
> ·An alkaline reserve of 2% calcium carbonate
>
> ·Paper stock should not contain more than 1% lignin and a Kappa number
> no greater than 7.
>
> There are two different types of paper which meet this standard.
>
> 1.100% Cellulose (rag) paper (cotton or linen). These papers are
> chemically stable, have a neutral pH, and have long fibres which
> provide great strength even when wet.
>
> 2.Modern permanent paper produced using wood pulp. This paper meets
> the standard because it is processed to remove most of the lignin and
> is buffered with 2% calcium carbonate, resulting in a pH of 7.5-10.
>
> Archival paper will not contain fillers, chalk, optical brightness,
> bleach and will not contain recycled paper fibres. Different archival
> papers are suitable for different applications. For conventional dry
> labels, the first choice should be 100% cellulose cotton or linen
> (rag) paper, because of its long paper fibres and durability. If there
> is the risk of acid migration from specimen or environment then the
> second choice for dry labels is archival permanent paper made from
> wood pulp because it has an added buffer to raise the pH.
>
> Note 1: Permanent wood pulp paper is better suited for use with
> storage supplies or printing records for permanent retention because
> the paper fibres are less durable.
>
> Note2: Buffered papers should not be used with or next to
> proteinaceous materials.
>
> Range et al Labelling Fig 12 Standards text box.png
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> *From:*nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu
> [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] *On Behalf Of *Charles M.
> Dardia
> *Sent:* January-23-17 1:35 PM
> *To:* Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
> *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] buffered paper in collections
>
> It has been long advised to avoid enclosures made from carbonate
> buffered paper or boards to store natural history specimens. Is there
> any advice, wisdom or facts out there concerning the use of buffered
> paper for labels? Particularly those labels tied to the legs of bird
> and mammal specimens?
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Charles
>
> Charles M. Dardia
>
> Collections Manager
>
> Cornell Museum of Vertebrates
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