• Survey collections for photographic media.
• Identify known or suspected nitrate film. Specialist advice can be sought from photographic materials experts, e.g. film and photography conservators, archivists and curators.
• Label it as a flammable material and warn others about its presence.
• Separate it from other objects owing to dual risks of flammability and acidic chemicals.
• Store it in cool, dry, well ventilated conditions in a location agreed with the building’s fire safety manager / advisor.
• Periodically review its condition to check for deterioration.
• Digitise to preservation standards or transfer to other media.
• Dispose of deteriorated nitrate film via a hazardous waste company.

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