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Kodak Molecular Sieve Acid Scavenger (120 x 12.5g Packets)

BH #KOMS12012.5 • MFR #8597684
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Kodak Molecular Sieve Acid Scavenger (120 x 12.5g Packets)
Key Features
  • Promotes Stable Film Storage Conditions
  • Able to Retard Vinegar Syndrome Reaction
  • Extends Storage Life and Dye Stability
  • Desiccant within Tyvek Packet
Kodak Molecular Sieve is an acid scavenger that helps to extend the storage life and improve dye stability of films by retarding unwanted vinegar syndrome reactions. Each packet contains 12.5g of desiccant within a Tyvek packet, which should be placed inside the outside circumference of film canisters along with the film and then wrapped within a polyethylene plastic bag or sealed with moisture-proof tape. The packets, which come in strips of six, are sized for 35mm films but can be folded in half lengthwise when used with 16mm films.
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Kodak 8597684 Overview

Kodak Molecular Sieve is an acid scavenger that helps to extend the storage life and improve dye stability of films by retarding unwanted vinegar syndrome reactions. Each packet contains 12.5g of desiccant within a Tyvek packet, which should be placed inside the outside circumference of film canisters along with the film and then wrapped within a polyethylene plastic bag or sealed with moisture-proof tape. The packets, which come in strips of six, are sized for 35mm films but can be folded in half lengthwise when used with 16mm films.

This item includes 120 packets, with each containing 12.5g of desiccant. The packets are provided in 21.25"-long strips of six packets each.

Storage Recommendation
  • 35mm x 2000' requires 6 Molecular Sieve packets
  • 35mm x 1000' requires 3 Molecular Sieve packets
  • 16mm x 2000' requires 3 Molecular Sieve packets
  • 16mm x 2000' requires 2 Molecular Sieve packets

In general, three packets, each containing 12.5g per 1000 linear feet of 35mm film are recommended.
UPC: 041778597682

Kodak 8597684 Reviews

Been using them for years.

By Miller
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-10

Nothing can stop Vinegar Syndrome, but if detected early enough, these can extend the life of a print for many years. A temperature controlled vault also makes a difference. I've had a couple of prints that have VS and have been sieved for 10 years, and they still run. Don't expect that, but they do help if you treat them as soon as you detect it in its very early stages. Your nose will tell you!

Perfect for animation cels

By Thomas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-29

I bought this to preserve some animation cels that were in the early stage of vinegar syndrome. The packets are perfect size for storage. Cel currently have no vinegar smell anymore. Quick and easy delivery.

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