Life on PSA holders?

kingraider75 · May 10, 2008 4:53PM

Anyone know the life on a PSA holder? I plan to have great great great great grandchildren. So one of those kids has to like sports, so I need to bequeth the cards down. I assume it's better than "air" touching the cards, but anyone know?

VitoCo1972 · May 10, 2008 5:07PM

The half life of the plastic is probably half a million years. As for the glue holding the plastic together, no idea. Hope that helps.

TNTonPMS · May 10, 2008 5:13PM

<< <i>The half life of the plastic is probably half a million years. As for the glue holding the plastic together, no idea. Hope that helps. >>

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I guess no -one really has to worry about them at that rate

bluemarlin · May 10, 2008 5:37PM

<< <i>The half life of the plastic is probably half a million years. As for the glue holding the plastic together, no idea. Hope that helps. >>

I thought the holders were sonically sealed together not with glue?

Estil · May 10, 2008 9:46PM

You know, I have been curious about this myself. If the card inside this holder, does that mean that in theory, as long as the case is not tampered with, the card inside should easily survive hundreds of years or more?

WinPitcher · May 10, 2008 10:12PM

Life on?

Steve

TNTonPMS · May 10, 2008 11:02PM

I suppose it all depends on where it is stored , as far as the card inside I'm sure it's better with than without it .

As long as it lasts my lifetime , I couldn't care less how long it lasts after that , I'm not going to rack my brain trying to figure out how long because I'm sure there is no definitive answer .

I would have to imagine it would depend on what came in contact with the card before it went inside the holder , Like if it were inside a smokers house and stuff of that nature .

You can pretty much assume it's going to last a very long time though , so long you or anyone in your family would never have to worry about it .

fattymacs · May 10, 2008 11:48PM

I'm no expert on polymers but, the cases appear to be a type of polystyrene (possibly an impact grade). And here is a brief run down (from a quick search):

"Properties: Unmodified polystyrene is rigid and brittle, has moderate strength, and is crystal clear. Impact strength is increased significantly by blending the polymer with rubbers such as polybutadiene.

Heat resistance is low compared to that of most thermoplastics; maximum recommended continuous-service temperature is well under 200°F. Electrical properties are good at room temperature and are affected only slightly by higher temperatures and varying humidity conditions.

Polystyrene is soluble in most aromatic and chlorinated solvents. It is insoluble in alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, normal beptane, and acetone. Most foods, drinks, and household fluids that have no effect on polystyrenes, but the resins are attacked by citrus-fruit-rind oil, gasoline, turpentine, and lacquer thinner."

Extended exposure to UV rays are also a no-no.

Life on PSA holders?

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