Intercept® Foil and Foam | Preventive Protection
Excellent protection during transport or long term storage in museums, depots and archives.
Made according to a patented procedure, without volatile plasticizers and with embedded copper particles, Intercept® permanently neutralizes atmospheric contamination and shields from corrosive environments.
Deffner & Johann has selected pre-tested Intercept® products whose characteristics are particularly relevant and beneficial for handling art.
Intercept® Neutral combines corrosion protection with odor neutralization by activated carbon. Thus, odors of objects, e. g. in textile or zoological collections in the packaging.
Intercept® Laminate is, for example, impermeable to air and water vapor and offers advantages in climatic storage and transport of objects. Cost-effective, favorable microclimatic storage conditions can thus be produced and kept stable.
Intercept® Displayfoam protects easily and effectively against corrosion in showcases and packaging.
All Intercept® products also prevent germination and mold formation. Insects and pests also avoid contact with Intercept due to the copper content.
Intercept® has been successfully used in preventive conservation for more than three decades, mostly in U.S. museums.
Intercept® – Active Long-Term Protection for Cultural Heritage, Collections and Sensitive Materials
Protect rather than restore: With Intercept®, museums, archives, conservation studios and collectors worldwide rely on a proven solution for preventive conservation. Innovative Intercept products actively protect sensitive objects against corrosion, airborne pollutants and harmful emissions – reliably, long-term and without invasive intervention.
Active Protection Against Corrosion and Pollutants
Intercept® materials neutralise corrosive pollutants such as sulphur compounds, chlorides, nitrogen oxides and ozone in the surrounding air before they can damage sensitive materials. This creates a protective microclimate directly around the object – ideal for storage, display cases, archives, transport and long-term preservation.
Particularly suitable for:
- Silver, copper alloys and iron
- Archaeological metal objects
- Coins, jewellery and technical collections
- Composite objects containing metal components
- Photographs, works on paper and sensitive mixed-media materials
Ideal for Museum Storage, Archives and Collection Care
Whether Intercept film, foam, liners, fabric or packaging solutions, the various Intercept products can be used flexibly for:
- Lining storage furniture and drawers
- Protection inside archival boxes and object packaging
- Microclimate solutions for display cases
- Reliable corrosion protection during transport and loans
- Barriers against harmful off-gassing from wood or unsuitable materials
Intercept® is particularly effective in enclosed microclimates such as boxes, cabinets and transport packaging.
Preventive Conservation with Long-Term Performance
Intercept® not only reduces the risk of corrosion and material degradation, but also minimises future conservation treatment. Less cleaning, fewer interventions, reduced material loss – and more sustainable preservation.
Your benefits at a glance:
- Active protection against pollutants and corrosion
- Creates a protective microclimate around objects
- Supports minimal-intervention conservation strategies
- Ideal for storage, display and transport
- Passive protection – no power or complex technology required
- Cost-effective long-term prevention solution
- Trusted by museums, archives and collections worldwide
Complements Professional Collection Care
Intercept® does not replace environmental monitoring – it enhances it. Combined with suitable humidity control, low-emission materials and monitoring, it forms part of an effective multi-layer protection strategy for valuable collections.
For Professional and Private Collections
Whether for a major museum store, a conservation studio or a private specialist collection, Intercept products provide professional protection solutions for a wide range of requirements.
Active prevention rather than costly future treatment – with Intercept® for long-term protection of cultural heritage and sensitive materials.
