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Old Poisons, New Problems: A Resource for Museums, Cultural Institutions, Archaeological Repositories and Others Who Manage Contaminated Cultural Materials


en Limba Engleză Paperback – 13 mai 2027
In an age when pesticides and other toxins may be found on objects, art works, herbaria specimens, animal mounts, wall papers, and books, this collection is a welcome practical guide to identifying, testing for, and dealing with contamination on a range of items archived in museum collections.
This book provides updated information for thoughtful testing, analysis, and safe handling of artifacts. Special features include revised worksheets for performing basic tests, updated charts of scientific and historical information on known pesticides, data resources, and illustrations. A new section on pesticide mitigation and removal techniques is also offered. The guide is essential for people involved with the management of collections.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9798216460749
Pagini: 176
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 mm
Ediția:2
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:New York, United States

Cuprins

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
NAGPRA Legislation Overview
Testimony to the NAGPRA Review Committee
Chapter 1. Describing the Problem: Pesticide Contamination of Cultural Materials
Chapter 2. Identifying the Pesticides: Pesticide Names, Classification, and History of Use
Chapter 3. Addressing the Problem: The Team Approach
Chapter 4. Assessing Contamination: Analytical Testing of Cultural Materials for Pesticides
Chapter 5. Understanding the Hazards: Toxicity and Safety
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Appendix A. Guidelines for Handling Contaminated Museum Collections
Appendix B. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines
Appendix C. Safety Equipment and Chemical Supplies Directory
Appendix D. Guide to Understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Appendix E. Health and Safety Information Resources
Appendix F. Agencies for Contacting Professionals and Consultants
Appendix G. Pesticide Information Web Sites
About the Authors