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The damage lighter fluid does on vintage MOC's and packaging
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<blockquote data-quote="finestcomics" data-source="post: 323847" data-attributes="member: 4368"><p>A couple of points of clarification. The first is I did provide samples of breached cardbacks and several boxes to those offering an opinion as far as damage to paper. I feel this is important as the suggestion has been made that it's "different", and while I agree that not all MOC's are created equally (more on this point shortly) the MOC cardstock is perhaps more concerning due to the paper composition containing acids not present in cover stock. </p><p></p><p>Also with reference to your comment on the "varnish" finish being more resilient, I would argue that paper composition of comic covers, especially those from the 60's, might stand a better chance of withstanding the harmful VOC's in lighter fluid as these covers contain clay, which is one of the organic compounds giving the cover it's lustre and sheen. In reference to my comment of ligher fluid acting as a "trigger", cardstock on MOC's on the other hand contain acids which could react rather negatively to the presentation of a foreign VOC or chemical solvent.</p><p></p><p>Secondly, and to the point of not all MOC's being created equally, a Canadian GDE cardback seemed to crack almost immediately when exposed to a dab of lighter fluid, which reinforces the need to be aware of what impact it can have across all vintage items (especially foreign lines which may not have used similar standards as Kenner Ohio). </p><p></p><p>I would imagine the same applies for stickers, meaning some adhere better than others. Though I hope you appreciate that while some may find this information useful, this is really not something I want to get into too deeply because I'd rather the practice come full stop. </p><p></p><p>As such, my emphasis is on disclosing the use if people choose to ignore or overlook the residual risk warning being presented. Disclosure could help people make more informed decisions on whether it's a piece a collector wants to add to their collection.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="finestcomics, post: 323847, member: 4368"] A couple of points of clarification. The first is I did provide samples of breached cardbacks and several boxes to those offering an opinion as far as damage to paper. I feel this is important as the suggestion has been made that it's "different", and while I agree that not all MOC's are created equally (more on this point shortly) the MOC cardstock is perhaps more concerning due to the paper composition containing acids not present in cover stock. Also with reference to your comment on the "varnish" finish being more resilient, I would argue that paper composition of comic covers, especially those from the 60's, might stand a better chance of withstanding the harmful VOC's in lighter fluid as these covers contain clay, which is one of the organic compounds giving the cover it's lustre and sheen. In reference to my comment of ligher fluid acting as a "trigger", cardstock on MOC's on the other hand contain acids which could react rather negatively to the presentation of a foreign VOC or chemical solvent. Secondly, and to the point of not all MOC's being created equally, a Canadian GDE cardback seemed to crack almost immediately when exposed to a dab of lighter fluid, which reinforces the need to be aware of what impact it can have across all vintage items (especially foreign lines which may not have used similar standards as Kenner Ohio). I would imagine the same applies for stickers, meaning some adhere better than others. Though I hope you appreciate that while some may find this information useful, this is really not something I want to get into too deeply because I'd rather the practice come full stop. As such, my emphasis is on disclosing the use if people choose to ignore or overlook the residual risk warning being presented. Disclosure could help people make more informed decisions on whether it's a piece a collector wants to add to their collection. [/QUOTE]
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