STANDARD 22: Mitigating Pollutant Hazards

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STANDARD 22: Mitigating Pollutant Hazards
Appropriate measures [design, hardware and policies] must protect objects from exposure to pollutants
OR: The exhibit design must provide exhibit objects the required level of protection from exposure to pollutants
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Guideline 22.1: Hardware and controls that reduce particulates and chemical pollutants are utilized

What are the sources of particulates and chemical pollutants?
How can air filtration and the air handling system be used to reduce particulates and chemical pollutants?
What air filters are appropriate for use in exhibits?


Guideline 22.2: Exhibit design strategies protect objects from particulates and chemical pollutants

How can exhibit cases be used to protect exhibit objects from particulates and chemical pollutants?
What design strategies help decrease object damage from particulates and chemical pollutants?


Guideline 22.3: Museum policies are instituted to protect objects from particulates and chemical pollutants

What museum practices can assist in protecting objects from particulates and chemical pollutants?