Paper preservation
Batavia acid free boxes
Batavia acid-free archive boxes for safe storage of paper collections—available in 10-year (ICN 4/10) and 30-year (ICN 3/11) standards, PAT-tested and FSC certified.
Batavia acid-free archive boxes for safe storage of paper collections—available in 10-year (ICN 4/10) and 30-year (ICN 3/11) standards, PAT-tested and FSC certified.
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- Acid-free, archival-safe materials
- ICN 4/10 and ICN 3/11 certified
- ISO 18916 PAT & Silver Tarnish tested
- FSC Mix Credit certified
- Available in standard in-stock sizes
Batavia acid-free archive boxes are designed for the safe, long-term storage of paper-based collections, commonly used in archives, libraries, and museums. These upright boxes are complemented by a full range of archival supplies, including acid-free tissue paper, museum-quality board, twill tape, and labeling materials.
Our brown boxes meet ICN 4/10 standards and are suitable for medium-term storage of up to 10 years, while the blue-grey boxes comply with ICN 3/11, making them ideal for long-term preservation of up to 30 years. All materials meet ISO 18916 PAT, have passed the Silver Tarnish Test, and are FSC Mix Credit certified (NC-COC-029615-CF). All dimensions refer to internal measurements (depth × width × height in mm).
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Box Type | – Upright archival storage box – Designed for paper-based collections: documents, files, loose sheets |
| Material Quality | – Acid-free board – Complies with ISO 18916 PAT (Photographic Activity Test) – Passed Silver Tarnish Test |
| Certification | – FSC Mix Credit Certified (NC-COC-029615-CF) – Environmentally responsible, archival-grade production |
| Storage Classification | – Brown Boxes: ICN 4/10 (medium-term storage, up to 10 years) – Blue-Grey Boxes: ICN 3/11 (long-term storage, up to 30 years) |
| Standard Sizes | – Inner dimensions listed as: Depth × Width × Height (in mm) |
| Accessories Available | – Acid-free interleaving paper – Museum board – Twill tape – Archival labels |
Batavia archive boxes are ideal for safely storing paper-based materials in libraries, archives, museums, and heritage institutions. They are commonly used for:
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Document preservation – Protecting loose sheets, manuscripts, records, and files from environmental damage and acid migration.
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Heritage collections – Suitable for safeguarding historical papers, personal archives, and fragile materials requiring long-term stability.
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Institutional storage – Organizing mid- and long-term collections in climate-controlled repositories or compact shelving systems.
Whether for 10-year access or 30-year preservation, these boxes ensure your collections stay safe, organized, and accessible.
