Old Poisons, New Problems: A Museum Resource for Managing Contaminated Cultural Materials

Abstract

1 Foreword 2 Preface 3 Acknowledgments 4 Introduction 5 NAGPRA Legislation Overview 6 Testimony to the NAGPRA Review Committee 7 Chapter 1. Describing the Problem: Pesticide Contamination of Cultural Materials 8 Chapter 2. Identifying the Pesticides: Pesticide Names, Classification, and History of Use 9 Chapter 3. Addressing the Problem: The Team Approach 10 Chapter 4. Assessing Contamination: Analytical Testing of Cultural Materials for Pesticides 11 Chapter 5. Understanding the Hazards: Toxicity and Safety 12 Conclusion 13 Glossary 14 Bibliography 15 Appendix A. Guidelines for Handling Contaminated Museum Collections 16 Appendix B. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines 17 Appendix C. Safety Equipment and Chemical Supplies Directory 18 Appendix D. Guide to Understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) 19 Appendix E. Health and Safety Information Resources 20 Appendix F. Agencies for Contacting Professionals and Consultants 21 Appendix G. Pesticide Information Web Sites 22 About the Authors

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