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/11 independent/ab tests, this print was exposed 10 cOIlcentrated doses ofnitrogen dioxide, the most common air pollutallt. Both sides were tested in thesame testing chamber/or fhe same length a/time. Neither side was exposed[0 light during testing. The results prove 'he active performance ofthe ArtcareArchival System.

National Archives, WashingtonMetropolitan Museum ofArt, New YorkNational Portrait Gallery, LondonNational Archives ofCanadaArt Institute ofChicagoBibliotheque Nationale, ParisNew York Public Library

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Australian National Galltry

Artcare matting and mounting products are used by both recognized museums and conservation framers around the world to protect priceless art andmemorabilia for generations to come, such as:

Australian National GalleryBritish National Library, LondonAustralian National ArchivesLos Angles Museum ofArtJ. Paul Getty MuseumVictoria & Albert Museum, LondonThe Smithsonian Institute

ArtcareM is Preserving Our Heritage.

With Artcare, you can otTer your customers matting and mounting products that are the next generation in museum-quality conservation.Artcare products are so advanced, they redefine the field. For the first time in history, conservation framing has moved from the passiveprotection of the past - which, simply, does no harm -to the active protection future: Artcare proactively traps and neutralised pollutantsand acid by-products that damage your custonters' artwork. Our patented technology is engineered into the very fibers ofArtcareproducts, and offers a level of conservation for treasured artwork that customers will value forever.

Artcare™ Lets You ShowYour Customers You Care.

ArtcareM Is Not Just Conservation,It's Conservation Plus.

When customers bring artwork to you for framing, show them how much you care about their art by entrusting it 10

the Artcare Archival System. Artcare actively protects art for generations. Far more than any other archival product,Artcare patented MicroChamber technology protects art from being aged, faded and deteriorated by harmful pollutantsand acid by-products in the environment and within the framed piece. It is simply the best in archival care.Which makes it the most effective way to show you care.

Alphamat ArtcareM Technical Specifications

Molecular Traps: Contains molecular traps synthesized specifically for absorption ofair pollution gasses and degradative by-products ofartwork and photographic media.

Colollr Fastlless: Fade resistance established using a Xenon Fadometer in accordance with ASTM D3424. Alphamat colours shifted lessthan 2.5 point brightness shift.

Bleed Resistllllce: No bleed visible after 48-hour submersion using method FACTS EXPMMB-2000 Sec 10.0J.

Resistallce ta Aging: Samples test in an air circulation oven for 12 days at 100'C and for 10 days in temperature humidity chamber at100' Fand 90% relative humidity. All board components remained uncbanged in appearance and strength.

Sizillg &Adhesives: Alkaline-based sizing is used. Water-based alkaline adhesive with no solvents is used to adhere component parts ofAlphamat boards.

Meets arId exceeds: FACTS Guide for Permanence in Mat and Mounting Boards & FATG standards for conservation Mount Board.

The Artcare™ Archival SystemWhen you use Ancare mailing and mounting products individually, you give your customers' art far more protection than any otherconservation product can. To protect a piece ofart with the very highest level ofconservation possible today, we suggest you use the fullpackage ofArtcare Archival System components. With the comprehensive Artcare System, you can construct layer upon layer of activeprotection to form apollutant-proof barrier around your customers' treasured artwork.

Fllmish: Alpha-cellulose fiber which meets the most stringent standards for stability and permanence. Tests conducted in accordancewith TAPPI Method T-236 om-85 indicate the board to be free of groundwood and lignin.

pH Vallie: An alkaline pH of8.9 +/-.4 indicated using TAPPI Method T-509 om-88 cold extraction on slurried pulp.

Bllffer: Alkaline reserve of3-5% is measured by ANSI IT9.2-1991 Sec 5.2.

An Envelope ofActive Protectiono MATBOARDS: AlphamatArtcare or Alpharag Artcare protects artwork from pollutant gasses

entering along the glazing edge and from acid by-products within the frame.

• MOUNTBOARDS: Alphamount Artcare, Alpharag Artcare ofArtcare Archival Foamboardprotects artwork from pollutants entering the back of the framed piece and from acidby-products within the frame.

• FILLERBOARDS: Artcare Archival Foamboard or provides an added layer ofArtcareprotection against external pollutants in addition 10 physical protection against handling andcontamination.

o DUSTCOVER: AlpharagArtcare I-ply seals the back of the framed piece, protecting art fromdust and pollutants.

The aclive prolection of Artcare™Other

Conservationleaves the others behind Mathoards

Slows art and paper degradation NO

0 Neutralizes acid by-products NO

Protects against damaging pollutants NO

Acid-free and lignin-free YES

Fade and bleed resistant YES

Buffered to maintain alkaline pH YES

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