This short publication provides a valuable overview the issues involved in selecting materials for use in the display of art/objects:
http://www.iaq.dk/papers/good-bad-ugly.htm#jean
Additional publications by this author include
- Guidelines for Pollutant Concentrations in Museums
- Guidelines for Selecting and Using Coatings
- Oak Display Cases: Conservation Problems and Solutions
- Guidelines for Selecting Materials for Exhibit, Storage and Transportation
For what is arguably the current "Bible" on this and related topics you should also check out Pollutants in the Museum Environment by Pamela Hatchfield