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THE use of 'Gammexane' has been recommended for controlling insect pests in libraries and record offices, where insect infestation is a serious problem especially in a tropical climate. 'Gammexane' smoke generators appeared to be particularly suitable for this purpose owing to the ease and safety with which they can be handled. But no information about its effect on paper1 was available, and the use of a new insecticide for the disinfestation of documents of a unique and irreplaceable nature had therefore to be scrutinized from the preservation point of view.
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CHAKRAVORTI, S. Effect of 'Gammexane' on the Durability of Paper. Nature 163, 607–608 (1949). https://doi.org/10.1038/163607a0
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