Handling of nitrate film

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  • (a) Rewinding of nitrate films shall be performed either in a special rewind room at an approved location, or in the projection room. An approved can for scrap film having a self-closing hinged cover shall be provided.

  • (b) Nitrate film in any projection room or rewinding room shall be kept as follows:

    • (1) Up to 40 pounds of film (8,000 feet of 35 mm. film) may be kept in I.C.C. shipping containers, or approved cabinet in each room.

    • (2) If the amount of film on hand exceeds 40 pounds, an approved cabinet shall be provided, in which the amount of film in excess of 40 pounds shall be kept.


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