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Time Capsules, Inc. http://www.burgh.com/business/capsules/deterioration.phtml <br />~~ '~ ~~~~~~~~ ~ ~m <br />"It's about tim~ " <br />Time Capsules, Inc: Deterioration and how we protect against it <br />Time Capsules, Inc. has developed a technology to preserve books, documents, metals, plastics and archival <br />materials of almost any type for as long as the capsule itself lasts. <br />For many years researchers have sought answers to the causes of deterioration of book paper, documents and <br />other cellulose containing archival materials. Five major causes for deterioration have been identified: <br />1. Acid catalyzed degradation of the cellulose fibers. <br />2. Oxidation of the cellulose molecules. <br />3. Ultra-violet light catalyzed degradation through highly complex mechanisms. <br />4. Insect infestation. <br />5. The attack of fungus or bacterial organisms which may thrive on chemicals that remain in paper after <br />its manufacture. <br />The time capsule is a unique container, custom built to your specifications, with a controlled environment to <br />protect and preserve virtually any material for centuries. The construction of the capsule enables us to guarantee <br />it for 500 years against fire and flood damage should such natural disasters occur where the capsule is stored. <br />Learn more about: <br />• How we are already a part of the tricentennial <br />• Some of our clients usin our capsules, including the Library of Congress <br />• A few of the many dif~erent items you can enclose in a time capsule <br />• Or retun to our home na~e <br />For more information, contact: <br />Tom Marak <br />Time Capsules, Inc. <br />RD#l, Box 121 <br />Prospect, PA 16052 <br />Toll Free: 1-800-527-7853 <br />Email: mrdigital@mrdigital.com <br />1 of 2 9/11/97 10:18 PM <br />