Spontaneous Ignition of Decomposing Cellulose Nitrate Film

James W. Cummings, Alvin C. Hutton, Howard Silfin

Cellulose nitrate motion picture film in the advanced stages of decomposition is liable to ignite spontaneously. The danger of such ignition is reduced by inspecting stored film stocks and removing and destroying all decomposing film.

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Published
1950-03
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J06354