Puracarb

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Description

[Purafil, Inc.] A trademark product introduced in 1987. Puracarb® contains both activated alumina and activated carbon impregnated with potassium hydroxide and sodium bicarbonate. Puracarb® minimizes corrosion in an enclosed environment by absorbing hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide and chlorine gas.

See also Purafil® and Purakol®.

Risks

Resources and Citations

  • Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
  • Purafil, Environmental Control for Museums, Libraries and Archival Storage Areas, Purafil, Georgia., 1800-222-6367