Table 3 pH measurement of the treated papyrus samples with lavender and camphor oils at a concentration of 0.5% before and after heat and light accelerated aging

From: Evaluation of the effectiveness of camphor and lavender essential oils in protecting papyrus from oxidation

Samples

pH value

Control.

8.7

Heat aged untreated sample.

8.0

Light aged untreated sample.

7.5

Treated sample with lavender oil.

7.3

Heat aged treated sample with lavender oil.

7.2

Light aged treated sample with lavender oil.

7.4

Treated the sample with camphor oil.

7.6

Heat aged treated sample with camphor oil.

7.5

Light aged treated sample with camphor oil.

7.5