[PADG:1112] Re: Goo Gone

[Andrew Hart <ashart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Victoria,
Staff in our music library asked a while ago about using Goo Gone to 
remove adhesive labels from CDs. I did not fnd any more technical info 
than you did. Our conservator and the librarian who manages our audio 
preservation lab both recommended against using it.

There's a something in the University Products and Gaylord catalogs that 
I haven't tried or researched but I'm interested in learning more about 
since one catalog lists it as having passed the photo activity test. The 
product is Un-du Adhesive Remover. I'm skeptical about putting it on any 
kind of paper or cloth but if it really has passed the PAT it might be 
OK for some purposes. I'm particularly curious about its safety for CDs 
and DVDs. Maybe others on the list know something about it?
Andy

Victoria Heiduschke wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I'm looking for some information about Goo Gone, a product made by the Magic
> American Corporation that is used to remove stains, grease, stickers, tar,
> gum, crayon and tape.  According to the manufacturer "citrus power and
> scientific technology combine to defeat the toughest stains".  The MSDS
> provided by the manufacturer states the ingredients are "Proprietary Mixture
> (Citrus and Petroleum Solvent-Based Stain Remover).  
>
> Anyone have any experience with Goo Gone, or know of any testing that's been
> done on it with respect to its use on library materials?  
>
> Thanks so much for the help!
>
> Victoria
>
> Victoria Heiduschke
> Preservation Librarian
> Milner Library
> Illinois State University
> Campus Box 8900
> Normal IL 61790
> (309) 438-7463
> vheidus@xxxxxxxxx
>
>
>  

--
Andrew Hart
Preservation Librarian
CB#3910, Davis Library
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890
Tel. 919-962-8047
Fax 919-962-4450
Email: ashart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx