Microbiodeterioration of Audiovisual Collections

Czerwińska, E.; Kowalik, R.

doi:10.1515/rest.1979.3.1-2.63

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“…Finding the presence of harmful microorganisms in cinematographic films always presents a problem in the way of removing these microorganisms [14]. The recommended procedures to remove microorganisms from contaminated films are limited to the use of cleaning solutions [26] or mainly toxic substances [3,27]. Moreover, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the influence of recommended substances on cinematographic films.…”

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Influence of Disinfection Methods on Cinematographic Film

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Microbiological contamination of cinematographic films can cause damage and loss of image information. A large part of the films is made with the base of cellulose triacetate, which has been used from the 1940s until today. Cellulose triacetate is relatively resistant to common organic solvents, but some types of microorganisms can contribute to its faster degradation. In this work, we tested four types of disinfectants suitable for mass disinfection and sufficiently effective against various types of microorganisms. Butanol vapours, a commercial mixture of alcohols (Bacillol® AF), Septonex® (an aqueous solution of [1-(ethoxycarbonyl)pentadecyl] trimethylammonium bromide) and ethylene oxide applied as a gas mixed with carbon dioxide were tested. Samples of a commercial film made of cellulose triacetate were disinfected. The samples were aged for 56 days at 70 °C and 55% RH. Changes in optical, mechanical and chemical properties were studied. None of the disinfectants affected the change in the degree of substitution. For samples disinfected with Bacillol® AF (alcohol mixture), part of the plasticiser (triphenyl phosphate) was extracted and the intrinsic viscosity of the cellulose triacetate solution was reduced after ageing. A slight decrease in intrinsic viscosity also occurred after disinfection with ethylene oxide. Compared to the non-disinfected samples, butanol vapours and Septonex® appear to be the most gentle disinfectants for the cellulose triacetate film base, within the studied parameters.

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