Cyclohexylamine carbonate

Description

An unpleasant smelling volatile material used as a vapor phase neutralizing agent. Cyclohexylamine carbonate (CHC) was placed in sachets and interleaving tissues. Although it effectively provides a buffer to volatile acids, CHC leaves no alkaline reserve. CHC may also act as a corrosion inhibitor.

Synonyms and Related Terms

CHC

Risks

• Suspected carcinogen.
• May cause liver and kidney damage.
• Highly irritating to skin.
• NIHL Compound info

Physical and Chemical Properties

Vapor pressure = 0.397 at 25C

Resources and Citations

• Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989

• Conservation termlist: www.hants.org.uk/museums