Table 1 Factors affecting migration rate
From: Plasticiser loss in heritage collections: its prevalence, cause, effect, and methods for analysis
Extrinsic factors (environmental) | Intrinsic factors (material dependent) |
|---|---|
Temperature Relative humidity Volume of surrounding air and airflow rate Storage material and air quality | Plasticiser concentration Plasticiser properties (e.g. volatility) Sample thickness and surface area |