Understanding Neutron Radiography Reading V-Kodak Part 2 of 3

■ Heat, Humidity, and Fumes
During packaging, most x-ray films are enclosed in a moisture proof container
that is hermetically sealed and then boxed. As long as the seal is unbroken,
the film is protected against moisture and fumes. Because of the deleterious
effect of heat, all films should be stored in a cool, dry place and ordered in
such quantities that the supply of film on hand is renewed frequently. Under
no circumstances should opened boxes of film be left in a chemical storage
room or in any location where there is leakage of illuminating gas or any other
types of gases, or where there is a possibility of contact with formalin vapors,
hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, or hydrogen peroxide. Packages of sheet film
should be stored on edge--that is, with the plane of the film vertical. They
should not be stacked with the boxes horizontal because the film in the
bottom boxes can be damaged by the impact of stacking or by the weight of
boxes above. In addition, storing the boxes on edge makes it simpler to rotate
the inventory--that is, to use the older films first.
Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang
Radiography in Modern Industry. Rochester, NY: Eastman Kodak Co. 1980