Re: [APML] Shelf Life of Refrigerated Film

[<cschur@cybertrails.com>]

Alan, you must NEVER freeze color film.  The experience we have had with
this is that the grain increases dramatically from grain clumping, and the
emulsion cracks leaving a mess.

Chris

> Hi Kevin,
>
> --- Kevin Wigell <kwemail@twcny.rr.com> wrote:
>> How long can I realistically expect refrigerated film to stay good?
>> Will it still be useable in, say, 10 years?
>
> Usually for a couple years past expiration. Someone did post last week
> saying he had used frozen film 6-10 years (don't recall exactly) past
> expiration. I would suggest if you plan on using it that far in the
> future that you put half your stash in the freezer. When it comes time
> to start using it move it into the fridge as you need it.
>
> It may be interesting to log that info and post your results to the list
> 10 years from now. :-)
>
> Alan
>
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