Conservation of Plastics

Plastic objects are included more than ever in museums and galleries collections these days, but these items can start to deteriorate when they a just a few years old. In this book Yvonne Shashoua provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that they can continue to be enjoyed for many years.

The historical development of plastics, as well as the technology, their physical and chemical properties, identification, degradation and conservati...