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Lineco pH Testing Pen for Paper or Paperboard Products.

Item #:61756048
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left_quoteLineco pH testing pen is an easy, convenient test pen to distinguish between safe alkaline paper and board, and unsafe acidic paper and board.right_quote

Product Details

  • Basic Info: Material created and made in USA. Lineco is a leading and trusted brand for archival and high quality art, photography, and framing supplies.erter
  • Quick reflection: Shows within seconds if your paper products are archival. Clear or yellow line means bad - Purple line means archival.erter
  • Storage condition: Paper can be reasonably long-lived if its pH is 6.0 or higher, especially if it is well made and carefully used and stored. In order to last for centuries in today's polluted air, it must have an alkaline reserve and this usually means a pH of 7.0 or greater.erter
  • Easy to use: Simply draw a small line on the material you wish to test. The line drawn will turn purple on most papers if there is an indication of pH neutrality.erter
  • Please note: This is a pH indicator only. Unreliable results may occur on colored, coated, or unbuffered materials.erter
Is Discontinued By ManufacturerNo
Item model numberL533-0023
Date First AvailableJune 17, 2003
ManufacturerLineco
BrandLineco
Unit Count1.0 Count
MaterialPaper

Features & Benefits

  • Shows within seconds if your paper products are archival.
  • Clear or yellow line means bad Purple line means archival.
  • Easy to use with an indication of pH neutrality.
  • Made in USA with trusted brand for archival materials.
  • An alkaline reserve (pH 7.0 or greater) is needed for centuries of durability.
  • May produce unreliable results on colored, coated or unbuffered materials.
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Customer Questions & Answers

  • Question : What is the significance of testing paper pH?
    Answer : Testing paper pH is significant because a low pH means it will deteriorate much quicker over time.
  • Question : What do the different color lines mean on the test paper?
    Answer : A clear or yellow line means the paper is not archival, while a purple line means it has an alkaline reserve and is archival.
  • Question : Will the test pen work on all types of paper materials?
    Answer : No, unreliable results may occur on colored, coated, or unbuffered materials.
  • Question : Does the pen tip turn color after the first several uses?
    Answer : No, the pen tip should maintain its original color.
  • Question : Can this be used on fabrics?
    Answer : No, it can only be used on paper or paperboard products.
  • Question : Would this work to test stickers?
    Answer : It hasn't been specifically tested on stickers, but it has worked on various surfaces.
  • Question : Will this work on black paper?
    Answer : It is uncertain if it would work on black paper.
  • Question : Has this really worked for most people?
    Answer : The pen has been effective for many users, but it may not be the most accurate method of determining acidity.
  • Question : Does the mark eventually fade or is it permanent?
    Answer : The mark tends to last for a while, but it may vary depending on the paper type.
  • Question : How bright/faint is the purple mark to indicate the paper is not acidic?
    Answer : The darkness of the mark may vary based on the paper's texture and composition.

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Lineco L533-0023 Pens Editorial Review

The Lineco pH Testing Pen is a handy tool to check the acidity of paper and paperboard products. It is a useful product for those who are into bookbinding, scrapbooking or creating archival artwork. While the validity of readings is not verified, the pen provides Consistent readings. The pen tip might turn color after the first use but it should still be Consistent. The pen does not work on fabrics and it might not work on black paper. The mark left by the pen is not permanent and fades over time.

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Helpful for bookbinding, scrapbooking, and creating archival artwork
  • Provides Consistent readings

Cons

  • Might not work on black paper
  • Pen tip might turn color after first use
  • Not valid for testing accuracy of readings

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