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LIVE at 12:05: Poisonous Books

Volunteer Chris Claud discusses historic books that contain hazardous materials such as arsenic. Like Gremlins, you should not get them wet.

Some 19th-century books with emerald green cloth covers may contain arsenic which becomes more hazardous if the pigment gets wet or if the handler has moist or sweaty hands. While generally not airborne, the toxin can transfer to skin requiring that the handler take precautions like wearing nitrile gloves, avoiding hand-to-face contact and storing them in plastic bags.

Learn more here:
https://sites.udel.edu/poisonbookproj...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_...

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www.historicisleofwight.com

Recorded and produced February 5, 2026.