When did they stop using nitrate film

But there's physical danger involved in nitrate film. It's unstable, combustible, and contains a substance that was also used in explosives. Kodak stopped making it in the early 1950s, when it was replaced by more stable film stock.

When was nitrate film discontinued?

1938 – Discontinuation of 35 mm cellulose nitrate roll film. However, still photographers were known to use cellulose nitrate 35mm motion picture film after this date.

Is nitrate film still made?

Historically, cellulose acetate gradually began to replace cellulose nitrate as it is not flammable. Despite its non-flammable properties, leading to cellulose acetate being called 'safety' film, over time it became clear that it also deteriorates in hazardous ways.

What was nitrate film replaced by?

Nitrate can be very dangerous, mainly because it is highly flammable. Nitrate film burns at a higher temperature than even gasoline. Chemically, nitrate film is very similar to gunpowder. Once ignited a nitrate fire cannot be extinguished, because the combustion process generates its own oxygen.