Archival Methods Museum Board 14x18 Bright White 8 Ply PKG 5

For professionals and enthusiasts alike, the Archival Methods Museum Board 14x18 Bright White 8 Ply is the perfect choice for preserving and showcasing your valuable prints, documents, and photographs. Crafted from 100% pure cotton fiber, this museum-quality board is designed with a neutral bright white tone that enhances the vibrancy of your artwork.

The board is acid-free and lignin-free, ensuring long-lasting protection against the harmful effects of acid migration. It is buffered with calcium carbonate, providing a 2-3% alkaline reserve and maintaining a pH level of 9 +/-0.5. This feature safeguards your precious works from potential damage caused by a polluted environment that could decrease the pH of the mat board over time.

This 8-Ply Museum Board, with a thickness of approximately 1/8", is constructed from 99% Alpha Cellulose, free of post-consumer waste recycled pulp. It is devoid of metal particles, waxes, plasticizers, and residual bleach peroxide, ensuring the purity of the board. The sulfur content is less than 0.0008% reducible sulfur, while the iron content does not exceed 150ppm and copper is kept below 6ppm.

The manufacturing process of this museum board does not involve the use of optical brightening agents or alum, ensuring the longevity and integrity of your artwork. The board is laminated together using an all-natural starch adhesive, enhancing its durability and sturdiness.

The Archival Methods Museum Board 14x18 Bright White 8 Ply passes the stringent Photographic Activity Test (PAT) ISO IT 18916 (formerly ISO 14523 ANSI IT9.16), guaranteeing its suitability for preserving photographic materials. With a Kappa number of less than five, the lignin content of this board is minimal, further enhancing its archival quality.

Ideal for matting, mounting, and preservation, this thick 8-Ply board creates a 1/8" separation between your artwork and its glazing, providing a flat, supportive backing for both display and storage. Trust the Archival Methods Museum Board 14x18 Bright White 8 Ply to protect and showcase your most treasured pieces.