Sheet protectors problem

TheMailman · Unread post by **TheMailman** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:08 am

I have many of these but it has come to my attention that it doesn't say if they are 'acid free' anywhere. Is there anyway I can find out which type they are. What are the side effects if they are acid?

Thanks to anyone who can help

whosurdaddy · Unread post by **whosurdaddy** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:34 pm

The plastic pages themselves don't usually say acid free. Check the box/packaging they came in. Usually the only thing marked on the pages is the Brand. I use staples, the box says acid free/archival safe but the pages themselves just say staples. I wouldn't worry too much just about all if not all pages made today are acid free/archival safe.

TheMailman · Unread post by **TheMailman** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 3:04 pm

Thanks whosurdaddy

The packaging displays no indication that they are acid or acid free

whosurdaddy · Unread post by **whosurdaddy** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 3:22 pm

what brand are they?

TheMailman · Unread post by **TheMailman** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 3:38 pm

They're from a food store who sell stationary supplies

dgangel · Unread post by **dgangel** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:51 pm

hm, usually if you purchase them at a craft store they are acid free. I bought binder clear inserts at a drug store and they were acid free as well. Both of the packs had a sticker on the front that told how many pages were included, and that they were acid free.

here is a description of what can happen to paper that contains acid

Acid-free paper is paper that has a neutral or basic pH (7 or greater), although paper having a pH between 6 and 7 is often also considered acid-free. During production, it is treated with a mild base to neutralize the natural acids occurring in wood pulp, and it may also be buffered to prevent the formation of additional acids (as may develop from the application of sizing).

Acid-free paper is often used in books and other paper products intended to last for a long time. Paper that has not had its acidity neutralized yellows and deteriorates.article from Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid-free_paper

Volante · Unread post by **Volante** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 9:15 pm

I think most of the thicker varients are acid free

Don't use those very-plastic-ones that are thin... I would use the thicker ones that are a bit more, well... thick

TheMailman · Unread post by **TheMailman** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 9:21 pm

Volante wrote:I think most of the thicker varients are acid free

Don't use those very-plastic-ones that are thin... I would use the thicker ones that are a bit more, well... thick

I best change them then

whosurdaddy · Unread post by **whosurdaddy** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:04 am

Mailman quite honestly I wouldn't get paranoid I have seen nothing but acid free plastic pages for at least 10 years. The days of plastic pages containing PVC is over. The pages you purchased I'm sure is safe. Heck I'll take em if you don't want them.

Relax and enjoy your fine.

TheMailman · Unread post by **TheMailman** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 10:38 am

Thanks


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