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How can I identify the major chemical component in vintage hard plastic? Styrene, acetate, or butyrate?
I collect and restore specific vintage plastic dolls from the late 1940's through the 1950's. I have determined that though they look alike they were produced using one of 3 different chemicals: styrene, acetate, or butyrate, at different times.
The plastic with the butyrate is breaking down causing an acidic reaction on some, I can identify it once it starts to break down from the "sour milk" odor. The acetate I believe, gives off a "vinegar" type odor as it breaks down. I don't know anything about the styrene.
Does anyone know of a way to identify the chemical in the plastic, preferably BEFORE it starts to break down? (I have determined that water seems to be the agent that starts the breakdown process in most cases.)
Any suggestions about how to identify the chemicals and possibly how to arrest the progress of the breakdown(and mask the odor) of the chemicals would be greatly appreciated! Resources to locate the information would also be helpful!
Thanks!
You can research the types a bit better to find out if you can tell easily. If you took off a chip and ran an infrared spectrum, or did a reflectance IR spectrum, you could tell, but I have a feeling you want something easier than that. Since they probably all have pigments it will be hard to tell by looking.
But to prevent the breakdown is a more practical question. The breakdown is from hydrolysis of the bonds in the polymer, regenerating monomers. Keeping them cool will help a lot, slowing the reaction. Also, keeping them in a low humidity environment. That could be as easy as sealing them up, on a dry day, in plastic and including some of those little silica gel packets you find in some products (labeled "do not eat"). Those will work best if you let them sit in an oven on 'warm' (110-120C, 230-250F) to dry them out for a few hours before using them. It could be as drastic as storing them under dry nitrogen that you can buy, and which would have the added advantage of limiting oxidation by oxygen in the air.
Check Ebay for Vintage Plastic products. Ebay can be a great resource for finding most anything you desire!
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 Vintage Assortment Plastic Wooden Bobbers Dayton Bait Floats $2.99 Time Remaining: 8h 43m |
 VINTAGE PLASTIC LIP JITTERBUG EARLY LURE BLACK AND SILVER SCALE WWII TACKLE BAIT $112.50 Time Remaining: 3d 1h 13m Buy It Now for only: $112.50 |
 VINTAGE PLASTIC HELINS F4 FLY ROD FLATFISH ORANGE BLACK SPOTS OLD FISHING LURE $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 9h 28m |
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 Lot of 8 Vintage Plastic Helin Flatfish Lures T4 X5 X4 F7 ++ $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 29m |
 10 ANTIQUE VINTAGE BOBBERS CORK WOOD PLASTIC BAIT FISHING TACKLE BAIT BASS $7.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 3h 38m |
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 Large Vintage Plastic Minnow Trap 13 x 8 x 7 Sits In Stream Weighted Wire Legs $12.99 Time Remaining: 3d 10h 29m |
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 VINTAGE PLASTIC HEDDON MIDGET DIGIT LURE $3.99 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 40m |
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 Arbogast Jitterbug Lure Vintage Fishing Lure Red White Plastic $7.99 Time Remaining: 3d 23h 19m |
 Arbogast Jitterbug Lure Vintage Fishing Lure Yellow Silver Plastic $7.99 Time Remaining: 3d 23h 23m |
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 VINTAGE PLASTIC POWERPAK MINNOW LURE $3.99 Time Remaining: 3d 23h 30m |
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 Vintage X5 NIB Helin Flatfish fishing lure plug $4.99 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m |
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 Vintage Plastic Lip Arborgast Mini Jitterbug Paw Paw Shakespeare Jointed Pike $4.99 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 5m |
 Vintage Plastic Rattle Weight Fishing Lure Old Fish Bait Tackle BEAUTY $0.99 Time Remaining: 5d 41m |
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 Vintage Plastic Yellow Black Fish Fishing Lure Hook $11.05 Time Remaining: 5d 8h 8m |
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 Vintage BO J Plastic Salt Water Jig Yellowtail Tuna Fishing Lure $15.00 Time Remaining: 5d 9h 4m |
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 Antique Vintage Plastic Fishing Lure Fred Arbogast Jitterbug $9.95 Time Remaining: 5d 10h 22m |
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 Fishing Lure Hot Shot M5 Flat Fish VINTAGE $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 16m |
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 WOW COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE PLASTIC FROG HEDDON BABY TORPEDO FISHING LURE $8.00 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 42m |
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 A VINTAGE PLASTIC BOBBER $7.50 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 16m |
 VintagePlastic Wormsfishing lure Jewtec Terminator $3.00 Time Remaining: 17d 42m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 VINTAGE WHOPPER STOPPER FISHING LURE $11.99 Time Remaining: 6d 1h 22m |
 vintage plastic chugger type lure unknown 2 $0.99 Time Remaining: 6d 3h 59m |
 2 Vintage Plastic deep sea Fishing Lures One Rebel $29.95 Time Remaining: 22d 26m Buy It Now for only: $29.95 |
 Nice Vintage Plastic South Bend Fish Obite Vintage Fishing Lure with wrong box $0.99 Time Remaining: 6d 4h |
 vintage plastic Heddon Tiny Runt lure $0.99 Time Remaining: 6d 4h 1m |
 vintage plastic lot of 2 unknown Pikie type lures 3 1 2 $0.99 Time Remaining: 6d 4h 4m |
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 Vintage Heddon Dying Flutter Fishing Lure 2 Propellers $1.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6d 6h 6m |
 Old Fishing Lure HEDDON DYING FLUTTER Silver White Stripes Spinnerbait Spinners $9.00 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 53m |
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 2 Vintage Plastic Lure Unknown Brand $15.00 Time Remaining: 6d 15h 24m |
 Vintage Fishing Lure Lot $9.99 Time Remaining: 3h 56m |
Another great resource for Vintage Plastic products is Amazon. They have far more than just books!
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EatSmart Precision Pro - Multifunction Digital Kitchen Scale w/ Extra Large LCD and 11 Lb. Capacity The EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale is a versatile multifunction home appliance. Designed to be highly accurate and aesthetically pleasing, the Precision Pro is manufactured to the highest quality specifications. Weigh items up to 11 lbs quickly and accurately, with results displayed in four different units: grams / ounces / pounds / kilograms. For cooks - Weigh food items directly on... |
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New 30 oz. (Ounce) Malt Cup, Milkshake Cup, Blender Cup, Cocktail Mixing Cup, Stainless Steel, Commercial Grade $3.99 This 30 oz commercial stainless steel malt cup is ideal for making milkshakes and malts with spindle mixers. Mirror polish stainless steel. It features a vertical groove on each side. DIMENSIONS: |
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Rubbermaid 4D06 Configurations 23-Inch Foldable Laundry Hamper, Natural $9.99 Configurations Canvas Laundry Hamper, Canvas Material With Stain Resistant Lining, Collapsible For Easy Storage, 14" x 14" x 23"H.... |
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Vintage Circuits $3.56 ... |
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Rubbermaid Antimicrobial Dish Drainers Rubbermaid is the first to market sinkware products with lifelong antimicrobial protection which inhibits the growth of bacteria that can cause stains and odors. The Rubbermaid Antimicrobial Small Dish Drainer features a detachable silverware holder and scratch resistant feet.... |
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No-Spill 1450 5-Gallon Poly Gas Can (CARB Compliant) $22.98 Red No Spill gas cans are tested and certified to meet standards and specifications for portable gasoline containers for consumer use. Professional quality. Patented self venting, self sealing nozzle; just pick up, tip, and press the button to pour. Flows up to 3 gallons per minute. Nozzle stops flow automatically when the tank reaches full. Unique features include quart and liter markings molded ... |
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Walt Disney Treasures - The Chronological Donald, Volume Two (1942 - 1946) $31.99 CHRONOLOGICAL DONALD, THE-VOLUME 2: 1942... |
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Vintage Plastic & Mylar Industry Manufacturing Films DVD: DuPont, General Electric and other Plastics Material Production Movies $12.99 Remember the post-WWII buzz about the great new products being produced out of the strange but useful materials called plastic, Mylar and Plexiglas? This DVD has six fantastic old films from the 1940s and 50s that showcase the production, testing and usefulness of these futuristic materials. You can't find this special compilation of rare filmstrips anywhere else! Table Of Contents: (1) Plastics (... |
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Black Dragons (1942) DVD: World War 2 Japanese Spy Lookalike Drama Starring Bela Lugosi $4.99 Before the start of WWII, the infamous Black Dragon Society of Japan, with the help of the Nazis, employ a noted plastic surgeon to transform six Japanese operatives into look-alikes for six highly placed American businessmen. The plan is to kill the Americans, replace them with the Japanese, and undermine the American war effort from the inside. The plastic surgeon who makes it all possible, play... |
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Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor $28.00 Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor-#180- Made in Germany * An Extra Close Shave! * Merkur High Quality Shaving * Chrome Finish Sturdy Razor * Long Handle - great for people with large hands * Made in Germany The Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor has a chrome finish. Its double edge design provides a very close shave. Its comfortable extra long handle is designed for a non-slip grip and works we... |
And here are more fine merchants that offer Vintage Plastic products:
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Black Plastic Receiver of Vintage Rotary Phone $29.99 Black Plastic Receiver of Vintage Rotary Phone - Photographic Print |
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Cole Haan Sunglasses Vintage inspired Plastic $60 Cole Haan Sunglasses-Vintage inspired plastic frame features keyhole bridge and metal Cole Haan logo plaque. |
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Vintage Style Plastic Mini Handle Mirror Black $4.77 Description:Vintage Style Plastic Mini Handle Mirror Black.This Mini Handle Mirror features vintage style with black body, quite elegant appearance.Made of plastic material with polished finish surface, Vintage Style Mirror is comfortable and lightweight design.With compact and handle design configuration, it is convenient to use and easy to carry.Plastic Handle Mirror is a good co-worker makeup tool for lady.Mirror size: Apporx. 2 7/8" x 2 3/8"(L*W).Total length: Approx.6".Color: black.Weight: 55.2g.Package content:1 x Black Handle Mirror.. |
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Yamaha VVO Vintage Superior Valve Oil Vintage $6.49 The Yamaha VVO Vintage Superior Valve Oil is bases on a newly developed synthetic formula that is more consistent than mineral-based oil to provide superior performance in all playing environments. The VVO Vintage Oil is made up of even-sized molecules to allow the oil to evaporate smoothly, guaranteeing a longer life with extremely responsive action. The Vintage Superior Oil is designed for instruments with large valve tolerances, such as vintage or low brass instruments and is the same oil included with all Yamaha Low Brass Instruments. The Yamaha VVO Vintage Superior Valve Oil is available in a 1.28 ounce plastic bottle. |
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Yamaha Vvo Vintage Superior Valve Oil Vintage $6.49 The Yamaha VVO Vintage Superior Valve Oil is bases on a newly developed synthetic formula that is more consistent than mineral-based oil to provide superior performance in all playing environments. The VVO Vintage Oil is made up of even-sized molecules to allow the oil to evaporate smoothly, guaranteeing a longer life with extremely responsive action. The Vintage Superior Oil is designed for instruments with large valve tolerances, such as vintage or low brass instruments and is the same oil included with all Yamaha Low Brass Instruments. The Yamaha VVO Vintage Superior Valve Oil is available in a 1.28 ounce plastic bottle. |
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Men's Plastic Sunglasses $12.09 Protect your eyes with sunglassesEyewear features a vintage-inspired design Men's eyewear is insanely cool and functional Perfect for any occasion Plastic frames and lenses Available in brown, red, white and black color options |
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Vintage Radio $17.99 Gather 'round the radio just like in the old days. Compact and portable with AM/FM. Uses 3 AA batteries (not included). Durable plastic. 7"L x 3"W x 4 1/2"H. |
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Vintage Flight Mobile $44.98 A 3-D tribute to aviation history, three vintage aircraft circle the globe of this mobile. The Winnie May set flying records in 1931. The China Clipper offered the finest luxury flights in the 30s. For decades, the DC-3 was the workhorse of the skies. Plastic, paper, wire. |
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Winnipeg Jets Vintage *Ricky* Cap $25 Vintage *Ricky* Cap features: - 85% acrylic, 15% wool% cap with 100% nylon hard mesh backing - Finished Vintage embroidered patch on front - Structured front with adjustable plastic strap on back - Twill loop label back using team logo |
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Quebec Nordiques Vintage *Ricky* Cap $25 Vintage *Ricky* Cap features: - 85% acrylic, 15% wool% cap with 100% nylon hard mesh backing - Finished Vintage embroidered patch on front - Structured front with adjustable plastic strap on back - Twill loop label back using team logo |
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Calgary Flames Vintage *Ricky* Cap $25 Vintage *Ricky* Cap features: - 85% acrylic, 15% wool% cap with 100% nylon hard mesh backing - Finished Vintage embroidered patch on front - Structured front with adjustable plastic strap on back - Twill loop label back using team logo |
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Boston Bruins Vintage *Ricky* Cap $25 Vintage *Ricky* Cap features: - 85% acrylic, 15% wool% cap with 100% nylon hard mesh backing - Finished Vintage embroidered patch on front - Structured front with adjustable plastic strap on back - Twill loop label back using team logo |
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Edmonton Oilers Vintage *Ricky* Cap $25 Vintage *Ricky* Cap features: - 85% acrylic, 15% wool% cap with 100% nylon hard mesh backing - Finished Vintage embroidered patch on front - Structured front with adjustable plastic strap on back - Twill loop label back using team logo |
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Vintage Style Buttons-12PK/Green $6.49 Contains (12) plastic buttons including (3) each of (4) designs |
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Vintage Style Buttons-12PK/Orange $6.49 Contains (12) plastic buttons including (3) each of (4) designs |
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Vintage Style Buttons-12PK/Pink $6.49 Contains (12) plastic buttons including (3) each of (4) designs |
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Vintage Style Buttons-12PK/Red $6.49 Contains (12) plastic buttons including (3) each of (4) designs |
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Vintage Style Buttons-12PK/Cream $6.49 Contains (12) plastic buttons including (3) each of (4) designs |
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