how long can papyrus paper last
Permanent paper will last for several hundred years without significant deterioration. With a pH level of 7.5 or above, permanent paper grades are groundwood free with additional strength and performance properties that guarantee its use and retention for a maximum period of time. How does the acid get in the paper? The art of papermaking dates back several thousand years to around 3,000 BC, when paper was originally made from papyrus. Through the centuries and in different regions of the world, materials such as sheepskin, bamboo, silk, hemp and more recently, cotton rags took the place of papyrus.