Hi Ann Sanfedele wrote:
> > > Also, I have about 150 polaroids from over 10 > > > years ago stored away - > > > they are emitting a nasty odor when I open the > > > box...with no deterioration > > > of image. > > > > What sort of odour? Vinegary? Sulphury? > > Kinda smells like Kodak Rapid-fix (now of course > I went and > took a close whiff to answer this and kachoo > kachoo kachoo Depending on what type of Polaroid these are..... Some needed wiping/dipping into a solution to neutralise the processing chemicals and fix them. if not done thoroughly enough, old processing chemicals might cause a smell. The "self-contained" ones are plastic and some of the chemicals used to produce them exude over time. Concentrating in the box might be enough to produce a distinctive odour. I would have thought that the first would also degrade the image. Try taking them out for a few days to air and then putting them back. Sniff again in a week or so to see if the smell is back. mike
