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RE: cellulose nitrate films storage
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joachim [mailto:joachim@microdsi.net]
> Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 3:47 PM
> To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> Subject: RE: cellulose nitrate films storage
>
>
> I checked this out a number of years ago with Kodak who provided me with
> long-lost literature on the subject. Since there may be more current
> information and my memory may not be accurate, I suggest you contact them.
> As I recall, the problem is primarily with reels of movie film and not
> particularly with small amounts of photo negatives. In all
> cases, however,
> storage should be cool, well ventilated to avoid vapor build-up for
> spontaneous combustion, and obviously away from sources of heat. I
> remember, as a little child, that bad boys would ignite the film and throw
> it into classrooms as "stink bombs". (Beats bullets). Joe
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: roberto tartaglione [mailto:roberto@tartaglione.com]
> > Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 12:30 PM
> > To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> > Subject: cellulose nitrate films storage
> >
> >
> > Hi all
> > I got from an hereditament some cellulose nitrate films.
> > I Know they are highly flammable, but somebody told me they may
> > generate a
> > spontaneous combustion too.
> > Is it true?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Roberto Tartaglione
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