King, R;
Grau-Bové, J;
Curran, K;
(2020)
Plasticiser loss in heritage collections: its prevalence, cause, effect, and methods for analysis.
Heritage Science
, 8
(1)
, Article 123. 10.1186/s40494-020-00466-0.
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Abstract
© 2020, The Author(s). Plasticiser loss is a topic frequently mentioned in discussions on the degradation of plastic artefacts in museum collections, particularly for plasticised poly (vinyl chloride) and cellulose acetate. Plasticisers may migrate to the plastic’s surface and remain as a deposit, or volatilise into the surrounding environment, both presenting an aesthetic issue and impacting the future stability of the plastic. This paper draws on the work of conservation science, materials degradation, and indoor air quality/emissions studies, to review our current understanding of plasticiser loss. The influence of the material’s intrinsic properties, and environmental factors on migration rates are discussed and related to preventive conservation practices. The methods by which plasticiser migration is studied, including characterisation, are also reviewed, with a particular focus on minimally invasive and non-destructive methods suitable for heritage science research.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Plasticiser loss in heritage collections: its prevalence, cause, effect, and methods for analysis |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s40494-020-00466-0 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-020-00466-0 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | © 2020 BioMed Central Ltd. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
| Keywords: | Plasticiser loss, Migration, Phthalates, Plastic degradation, Analytical methods |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment > Bartlett School Env, Energy and Resources |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10117255 |
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