safety film

American  

noun

1. Photography. a film having a nonflammable base of triacetate cellulose.

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safety film British  

noun

1. photographic film consisting of a nonflammable cellulose acetate or polyester base

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Etymology

Origin of safety film

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

“When I was a new employee, I was shown the safety film that you are about to see,” he says.

From Slate • Sep. 6, 2023

The window, which cost about $1,000 to replace, was made with safety film, preventing shards of glass from spraying into the museum, located on the historic Route 66.

From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2020

Over the years, it has created standards for food safety, film sensitivity and much more.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2018

The incident comes four days after Hungarian police were heavily criticised for releasing a public safety film with the slogan: "You can do something about it, you can do something against it."

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2014

He phoned Jessica Skippon, a director who had previously made a water safety film with Harris, and proposed the new film, also taking expert advice from the NSPCC.

From The Guardian • Jun. 30, 2014