[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]
Re: [ARSCLIST] delamination of CDs
On Thu, 7 Jul 2005, Richard L. Hess wrote:
> Hello, George and Bev,
>
> While all archivists know this is a bad thing, I have seen several
> "delamination" where the adhesive paper label has pulled the lacquer
> and reflective layers off the disc. I have also seen one disc (CDR)
> that suffered this kind of damage in shipping (years ago).
Not exactly a controlled experiment, but...
I am reminded of an occasion of a drop of iced tea (green tea sweetened
with honey) on the top of a Mitsui Gold disc. The reflective surface
developed a blister which then broke and took a portion of the surface with it.
Karl