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Cellulose acetate

Cellulose acetate, first prepared in 1865 is the acetate salt of cellulose. Cellulose acetate is used as a film base in photography, and as a component in some adhesives.

Acetate photographic film deteriorates in the presence of oxygen to an unusable state, releasing acetic acid. This is known as "vinegar syndrome."

External links

• Australian National library associations working group on preserving acetate collections
• history and properties

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