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IMPERIAL AND FOREIGN POST-
97
PACKING
REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN
ARTICLES.
Celluloid and cinematograph and photogra-
phic films
Seasoned raw celluloid (that is celluloid which has been freed from all volatile solvent) and inflammable films with a nitrocellulose base must be packed in a tin case which should be enclosed in a strong wooden box constructed as described in the next paragraph.
Any other article composed wholly or partly of celluloid must be enclosed in a strong wooden box which must be made from boards of a minimum thick- ness of inch. The sides must be dovetailed together and the bottom and the lid must be firmly screwed to the sides; and if any part of the box is composed of more than one piece of wood, the pieces must be jointed together by means of tongues and grooves. No gap must appear at any join. The inner container must be completely surrounded by suitable packing material. A white label bearing the word FILMS or CELLULOID, as the case may be, in plain black letters, must be affixed to the parcel and to the despatch note when one is required. If the parcel is to be sent on from France by a French steamship, there must also be an inner box of cardboard; and a large red label bearing the word CELLULOID in very distinct black letters must be affixed to the parcel and to the despatch note.
The special packing conditions outlined in the foregoing paragraph do not apply to films which do not come within the Board of Trade classification of dangerous goods, but each packet which contains non- dangerous films must have on the outside a white label bearing the words in plain black letters FILMS: NON-
INFLAMMABLE.
Senders of parcels must ascertain and comply with any special conditions concerning the importation of celluloid or films into particular countries (see table on pages 217 to 355).
China, crockery or glass
Articles of this nature should be packed in a strong wooden case, with plenty of soft packing between the article and the top, bottom and sides of the case.