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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
[Fuji Silysia Chemical] A registered trademark for a moisture sensitive [[amorphous|amorphous silica]] material used to buffer changes in humidity. Art-Sorb is composed of amorphous silica blended with small amounts of hygroscopic salts ([[lithium chloride|lithium chloride]]). It is available as beads, sheets or cassettes that have been preconditioned to specific humidity levels between 40-70% at intervals of 5%. Art-Sorb absorbs and desorbs moisture to maintain the humidity levels to within +/- 2% of the preset value until it has reached its capacity. It may be reconditioned as needed using an oven or by misting with water to reach the appropriate water to volume proportions specified in the manufacturer's technical information sheet. Art-Sorb is dust-free and relatively unaffected by temperature changes. Art-Sorb sheets are composed of nonwoven PE/PP fibers loaded with silica. The cassettes contain Art-Sorb beads encased in Art-Sorb sheets held in a cardboard holder.
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[Fuji Silysia Chemical] A registered trademark for a moisture sensitive [[amorphous|amorphous silica]] material used to buffer changes in humidity. Art-Sorb is composed of amorphous silica blended with 10% of hygroscopic salt ([[lithium chloride|lithium chloride]]). It is available as beads, sheets or cassettes that have been preconditioned to specific humidity levels between 40-70% at intervals of 5%. Art-Sorb absorbs and desorbs moisture to maintain the humidity levels to within +/- 2% of the preset value until it has reached its capacity. It may be reconditioned as needed using an oven or by misting with water to reach the appropriate water to volume proportions specified in the manufacturer's technical information sheet. Art-Sorb is dust-free and relatively unaffected by temperature changes. Art-Sorb sheets are composed of nonwoven PE/PP fibers loaded with silica. The cassettes contain Art-Sorb beads encased in Art-Sorb sheets held in a cardboard holder.
  
 
[[File:857_1134silo_7.jpg|thumb|Art-Sorb Cassettes]]
 
[[File:857_1134silo_7.jpg|thumb|Art-Sorb Cassettes]]
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Art Sorb (sp); ArtSorb (sp); silica
 
Art Sorb (sp); ArtSorb (sp); silica
  
== Hazards and Safety ==
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== Risks ==
  
Long Life for Art: [http://www.cwaller.de/english.htm MSDS 2002]
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Talas: [https://www.talasonline.com/images/PDF/MSDS/artsorb.pdf SDS]
  
 
==Resources and Citations==
 
==Resources and Citations==
  
 
* Fuji Silysia : [https://www.fuji-silysia.co.jp/en/products/adsorbent/ Silica gel]   
 
* Fuji Silysia : [https://www.fuji-silysia.co.jp/en/products/adsorbent/ Silica gel]   
 
 
* Art-Sorb: [http://www.artsorbonline.com Creative Humidity Website]
 
* Art-Sorb: [http://www.artsorbonline.com Creative Humidity Website]
 
 
* Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997
 
* Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997
 
 
* Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997
 
* Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997
 
 
* Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998
 
* Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998
  

Revision as of 13:25, 20 July 2023

Art-Sorb

Description

[Fuji Silysia Chemical] A registered trademark for a moisture sensitive amorphous silica material used to buffer changes in humidity. Art-Sorb is composed of amorphous silica blended with 10% of hygroscopic salt (Lithium chloride). It is available as beads, sheets or cassettes that have been preconditioned to specific humidity levels between 40-70% at intervals of 5%. Art-Sorb absorbs and desorbs moisture to maintain the humidity levels to within +/- 2% of the preset value until it has reached its capacity. It may be reconditioned as needed using an oven or by misting with water to reach the appropriate water to volume proportions specified in the manufacturer's technical information sheet. Art-Sorb is dust-free and relatively unaffected by temperature changes. Art-Sorb sheets are composed of nonwoven PE/PP fibers loaded with silica. The cassettes contain Art-Sorb beads encased in Art-Sorb sheets held in a cardboard holder.

Art-Sorb Cassettes
Art-Sorb Sheets

Synonyms and Related Terms

Art Sorb (sp); ArtSorb (sp); silica

Risks

Talas: SDS

Resources and Citations

  • Fuji Silysia : Silica gel
  • Art-Sorb: Creative Humidity Website
  • Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997
  • Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997
  • Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998

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