Stability of Cellulose Ester Base Photographic Film: Part III — Measurement of Film Degradation

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Publisher: SMPTE — White Plains, NY, USA
Doc Type: Journal Article
Content Type: Original Research
Abbreviated Title: SMPTE J
Volume: 104, No. 5, pp. 281–291
Abstract: The degradation of safety cellulose ester base photographic film is evidenced by the release of acetic acid or other organic acids, thus the name “vinegar syndrome. ” Deterioration is also accompanied by a decrease in pH, tensile properties of the base, and wet strength of the emulsion. The acid increase can be measured by leaching the acid in 38°C water, followed by titration with sodium hydroxide. A similar procedure has been developed for use with cellulose nitrate film. The water-leaching titration method is more sensitive than pH or physical properties measurements, but suffers from the disadvantages that it requires laboratory skills and is destructive of the film. A nondestructive field test using an acid-base indicator paper has been developed.
Publication Date: 1995-05-01
DOI: 10.5594/J15292
ISSN: Print: 0036-1682
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/J15292
Author(s): P. Z. Adelstein
J. M. Reilly
D. W. Nishimura
C. J. Erbland
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Copyright: © 1995 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.

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