John D Gerndt
21-Aug-2005, 17:12
I know the best idea is to try out that which I question but I am scared and want some input from those with a chemistry background. If my paper is shot I want some time to prepare for the blow.
What happened is that I build a box to store my 20x24 paper in, 2 boxes of Agfa and 2 of AZO. I polyurethaned the box inside and out and let it air dry for three days before putting the paper into storage in my basement. When I opened the box reciently I was awash in fumes, not of polyurethane but of formaldehyde from the Luan plywood I made the box from. I noted its smell when I was cutting the wood but thought the polyurethane (3 coats) would seal it. Now I am wondering if my paper is toast having been stored in a box of chemistry. Has anyone a clue?
Horrified,
What happened is that I build a box to store my 20x24 paper in, 2 boxes of Agfa and 2 of AZO. I polyurethaned the box inside and out and let it air dry for three days before putting the paper into storage in my basement. When I opened the box reciently I was awash in fumes, not of polyurethane but of formaldehyde from the Luan plywood I made the box from. I noted its smell when I was cutting the wood but thought the polyurethane (3 coats) would seal it. Now I am wondering if my paper is toast having been stored in a box of chemistry. Has anyone a clue?
Horrified,