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Brittleness
Is caused by the loss of moisture, solvents and plasticizer from the base or support, the same factors that cause shrinkage. Like shrinkage, brittleness can be temporarily alleviated by rejuvenation.
References
Brown, H., 1985, Basic Film Handling, in FIAF Technical Manual First Edition, FIAF Preservation Commission, Federation Internationale des Archives du Film, Brussels, Belgium
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