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RE: [Digital BW] EEM & UV glass?

2006-11-10 by Paul Roark

Richard,

>... only have Enhanced Matte roll ... Can't afford a roll of Photo Rag ...
> ... and wondered if anyone could report back on whether UV 
> protective glass will stop the yellowing of EEM.

It'll slow the warming that is from the OBA dyes fading.  However, EEM also
seems to yellow from the acids in it -- eventually.  How long this will take
seems to depend on factors such as heat and humidity.  A framed acidic paper
might yellow faster than one that can breath or has a buffered backing to
capture the acids that come out of the paper.

>Any thoughts?

Does Premier Imaging have distribution down there?  As noted in my previous
post, I think its Premium Matte makes a good EEM substitute.  They seem to
be calling it "Matte BW" sometimes.  See
http://www.premierimagingproducts.com/pm_mattebw.php  

Cheap and good acid free paper is hard to find.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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