Scrapbooking Papers - Anyone know if the paper is acid and lignin free?

[Annyway]

I've been designing some 2-sided paper scrapbooking pages, but I can't find anywhere that says the paper is acid and lignin free. I don't want to promote paper as scrapbooking paper if it's not appropriate for preserving memories in scrapbooks. Does anyone know whether or not Zazzle's paper is acid and lignin free? Thanks!

[idraw · Accepted solution]

@Annyway----
I just gave you more of an answer than you were expecting -----💡
You might have the best chance of getting an accurate answer by using the contact button underneath the paper description, have to go thru Zazzle, there is no email link. Since it is crafted for Zazzle by Fedrigoni,Fabriano, you may find archival paper by asking them directly.
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Says the paper is made in Italy, printed in US. Nothing mentioned about archival, or what ink process is used, which is also important in the archival process.(Adhesives too, and archival tape when mounting prints)  A very Loooong time ago, (among other art courses) took lithography courses in college, paper was expensive and very important in the process. Old time lithography using a “gigundous” stone and etching process. Fun times.

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Here's what I found on Zazzle---
Size: 8.5" x 11", A flat sheet of paper has unlimited possibilities; from flyers to paper airplanes and everything in between, the world is your oyster! Go and conquer. Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" (portrait); 11" x 8.5" (landscape)
High-quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides. Add personal photos and text for no additional upcharge..
Paper Type: Semi-Gloss. Our most versatile and economical paper, Standard Semi-Gloss produces crisp, vibrant images with exceptional color and detail—a solid choice for all your printing needs. 
Crafted for Zazzle by Fedrigoni
• Bright white, semi-gloss finish
• 50% recycled content
• FSC certified
• Made in Italy, printed in the USA
• This thin, lightweight paper is not suitable for use as postcards.
Will be made by   Zazzle Invitations   Reno, NV   https://www.zazzle.com/store/zazzle_invitations.

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I googled Fedrigoni for you and found the following---

Fedrigoni is a large paper mancufacturer in Italy which owns paper mills in Verona, Arco di Trento, Riva del Garda, Fabriano and Pioraco. Headquarters: Verona, Italy. Founder: Giuseppe Antonio Fedrigoni

Founded: 1888, Verona, Italy.

Fedrigoni is a large paper mancufacturer in Italy which owns paper mills in Verona, Arco di Trento, Riva del Garda, Fabriano and Pioraco.

Edrigoni Paper website---https://paper.fedrigoni.com/

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Which led to me googling further for you about Fabriano paper----(which I used in printmaking)

What is Fabriano paper used for?

Fabriano 5 is a 50% cotton paper with a very white surface designed for watercolour painting and lithography printing, but can also be used for charcoal, graphite, wax, pastel and calligraphy. It is an immensely popular product with watercolour artists and printmakers alike.

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So, after all this, my answer would be, no, it is not archival nor lignin free. It is  50% recycled (form what? cotton? paper pulp?), and has to be coated for Z's printing process,just like any printer paper you buy to print art on. Epson used to carry years ago, and maybe still does, a coated paper for that purpose, but not archival.

[Annyway]

@idraw Thank you for all of the information and research you've done! I really appreciate it! It sounds like this paper is not very good for scrapbooking, although I'm sure it could be used for scrapbooking anyway if people wanted to use it for that purpose. I will try to look into it further by paper type etc, as you've suggested!