Microbiological Growths in Motion-Picture Processing

Algae, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and rotifers are microorganisms that occur in motion-picture processing operations. The type of organism found is dependent on the chemical composition, temperature, pH, and water content of the processing solution. Wash waters are especially susceptible to microbial contamination because of chemical carry-over, gel fragments, and dirt from the air, which serve as nutrients. The ways of preventing such growth include insuring the proper physical layout of the laboratory, using filters, housecleaning regularly, and (in some cases) using a microbicide.

Print ISSN

0036-1682

Published

1976-03

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/J06854