KODAK

Industrial
X-Ray Film
Products
 NDT Film
and Chemistry
Eastman Kodak Company has been a pioneer in film
and radiography technology since its invention in 1895.

Kodak introduced the first medium for X-ray purposes

in 1896. We introduced X-ray film in 1914. And we’ve been
pioneering technological advances and breakthroughs in
X-ray film ever since.

A brief timeline of Kodak’s innovations

1896

1958
1923

The KODAK X-OMAT

1972
1914

1971

Introduced film Processor reduced the Introduced an Developed films

Introduced the using cellulose processing time for ultraviolet emitting for radiation therapy
first paper for Invented acetate safety x-ray films from one screen, which reduced localization and
X-ray purposes X-ray film base hour to six minutes light crossover verification

Introduced film Introduced Introduced a Pioneered a rapid- Introduced a

1913

1918

1956

1965

1971

on a cellulose double roller-transport process (90-second) curved-panel cassette

nitrate base emulsion film film processor film development system
 Where has all that scientific development
and innovation taken us?
To today’s line of outstanding KODAK Industrial X-Ray Film for
Non-Destructive Testing

The KODAK NDT Film Advantage
– Powerful Image Quality. Clean image tone and low noise.
Impeccable detail. In short, a sharp, clear image every single time.
– Consistent production quality. ISO9001-2015. Achieved through
disciplined manufacturing. ASTME compliant.
– Superb Flexibility and Rugged Durability. Static resistant.
Resistant to high temperature and high humidity. Sturdy. Durable.
Fewer artifacts, even under pressure.
KODAK Industrial X-Ray Film 7050 – Exceptionally High
Contrast. Ultra-Fine Granularity. Superior Sensitivity.
KODAK Industrial X-Ray Film 7100 – Outstanding Sharpness.
Excellent Sensitivity and Contrast. Low Speed.
KODAK Industrial X-Ray Film 7125 – Very High Contrast. Very
Fine Grain. High Sensitivity. Medium Speed.

And, of course…
KODAK Industrial X-Ray Film 7200 – Medium speed. High
The T-GRAIN™ Emulsion Advantage Contrast. Very Fine Grain and Sensitivity.
KODAK Industrial X-Ray Films incorporate Kodak’s patented
T-GRAIN™ Emulsion Technology. It’s state of the art, specifically
KODAK Industrial X-Ray Film 7400 – High speed. High Contrast.
designed for industrial radiographic testing applications. Our
Fine Grain. Excellent Sensitivity.
ASTME 1815 and ISO 11699 rated films offer high contrast and
superior sensitivity. And its versatility allows you to have direct
x-ray or intensification screen options. So that it works best for
what you need.
1990s
1989

The KODAK X-OMATIC RA Cassette T-GRAIN technology introduced into industrial

significantly reduced radiographic X-ray films, dramatically improving image
exposure for pediatric patients quality and robustness of films

KODACOLOR VR 100 Film was KODAK received an R&D 100 Award Kodak's Health Imaging unit introduced 45 new products
1992

2000
1982

introduced, using a new T-GRAIN
Emulsion Technology which
represented a major break-through
in silver-halide emulsions
for its INSIGHT Thoracic Imaging
System, which produced significantly
improved X-ray images of soft tissues
during the year, including, KODAK INSIGHT Intraoral Dental
Film, a dental radiography film that helped dentists reduce
radiation exposure to patients while delivering excellent
images, and two new digital radiography systems, the
KODAK DirectView DR 9000 and DirectViewDR 5000
When you have a critical radiography
application, KODAK Film is the best tool
in your toolkit.

Protective Overcoat-SOC
Gel Innerlayer
Ag-Silver Imaging Layer

ESTAR Support

Ag-Silver Imaging Layer

Gel Innerlayer
Protective Overcoat-SOC

Eastman Kodak Company has been led
by innovation from the beginning. Our
founder, George Eastman, by 1881 had
formed a partnership with Henry A. Strong.
The Eastman Dry Plate Company continued
as a partnership until 1884 when it became
the Eastman Dry Plate and Film Company.
By that time Eastman had developed emul-
sions that could be coated on a film support.
In 1888 he created the trademark “Kodak.”
The company he founded has been known
as Eastman Kodak Company since 1892.
His roll film and first Kodak camera (1888)
did nothing less than make photography an
everyday activity that could be enjoyed by
the general public; he had created a new
industry. And so it was that Eastman and
his company were well positioned to assist
in capturing the images made by Rontgen’s
“new kind of light” (Rontgen introduced
the radiograph) in 1895. In 1896 Eastman
entered into an agreement to supply plates
and paper for the new process.
KODAK NDT Film Product Specifications

Exceptionally High Contrast. Ultra-Fine Granularity.

Superior Sensitivity.
ASTM E 1815-18 Class Special
EN ISO 11699-1 Class 1

Very low-speed film offering ultra-fine grain, exceptionally high contrast and
superior sensitivity.
7050 For applications that demand the finest radiographic image quality.

Outstanding Sharpness. Excellent Sensitivity

and Contrast. Low Speed.
ASTM E 1815-18 Class I
EN ISO 11699-1 Class 2

Low-speed film offering extremely fine grain, exceptionally high contrast and definition.
Very fine detail visualization for critical inspections.
7100
Very High Contrast. Very Fine Grain. High Sensitivity.
Medium Speed.
ASTM E 1815-18 Class I
EN ISO 11699-1 Class 3

Medium-speed film with very fine grain providing remarkably high contrast and definition.
Outstanding image quality and speed flexibility for high-integrity inspections.
7125
Medium speed. High Contrast. Very Fine Grain
and Sensitivity.
ASTM E 1815-18 Class I
EN ISO 11699-1 Class 4

Medium-speed, very fine grain film offering excellent contrast and definition.
A versatile film with superb image quality suitable for a wide range of applications.
7200
High speed. High Contrast. Fine Grain.
Excellent Sensitivity.
ASTM E 1815-18 Class II
EN ISO 11699-1 Class 5

High-speed film with fine grain providing very high definition and image quality.
An excellent film where speed and image quality characteristics are essential.
7400
Performance Characteristics

Automatic Processing
ASTM ISO- Gradient Sigma D G/Sigma ISO speed Dose m Gy
Film Type
E1815-18 11699-1 G2 G4 Dens=2 Dens=2 S D=2

7100 I C2 4.5 8.9 0.019 237 100 13.61

7125 I C3 4.4 8.4 0.019 232 125 9.12

7200 I C4 4.8 8.7 0.023 209 200 4.90

7400 II C5 4.1 6.3 0.025 164 320 3.03

Before Michelangelo’s Pieta

was shipped from Rome to
New York for the 1964 world’s fair,
Kodak was asked to examine
the structural integrity of the
450+ -year old sculpture.
The images showed areas where
Mary’s hand had been damaged
and repaired with metal pins.
The Importance of Having the Right
Packaging for your NDT X-Ray Film
Having the right packaging is critical to maintaining the
quality of the film. KODAK NDT films are available in a number
of packaging formats to suit a wide range of applications.

Non-Interleaved Film (NIF)

By far the most popular film format, NIF is both
economical and versatile.

Available in 100-sheet packs, NIF is supplied in a sealed

lightproof and moisture-proof bag with an easy tear strip,
housed in a sturdy recyclable cardboard “shoulder” box
with a special seal label. Each box carries an individually
printed label showing the film speed, size and catalogue
number, together with essential quality data such as
emulsion batch number and expiry date. The film is edge-
marked with an indexing sequence number every 7.6cm.

Our multi-orientational label can be read easily when the

box is standing upright, or when laid on its side.
Non-interleaved films are generally loaded into reusable
flexible or rigid cassettes, and Pb screens where applicable.

Leadpack (Pb)
Prepacked Pb films offer the ultimate in
convenience and repeatability.
Pb films are available in boxes of 50 sheets. Each film is
prepacked with 0.027mm lead screens in a lightproof and
moisture resistant envelope. Vacuum packing ensures
perfect screen contact, and eliminates dust and debris,
making Leadpack films ideal for applications in wet and
dirty conditions.

Pb films are packaged in the same recyclable boxes as our

NIF format, and each box is clearly identified with our multi-
orientational label.
Leadpack Roll
Leadpack roll film is very widely used
in pipeline and pressure vessel weld
radiography.
Available in 60mm, 70mm and 100mm widths,
Leadpack roll film is prepacked with the same
0.027mm lead screens as we use in our Leadpack
sheet films. The film and lead screens are
wrapped in a lightproof and moisture resistant
outer packaging material, which allows the user
to cut the roll to any length that is required.
NIF Roll
NIF roll is a very economical format,
particularly where longer lengths of film
may be required.
Supplied in a lightproof can in 70mm width ready
to cut to length in the darkroom, NIF roll is loaded
into reusable flexible or rigid cassettes, with Pb
screens where applicable.

The ability to cut to length makes our Leadpack

roll film a very convenient and economical choice
and is particularly suitable for larger diameter
pipe and vessel weld radiography.

Industrial X-Ray Film ID notch chart

KODAK Industrial X-Ray Film 7050 Dwg 21-3-2006– 2 Triangle with space

KODAK Industrial X-Ray Film 7100 Dwg 21-3-2002– 1 Triangle

KODAK Industrial X-Ray Film 7125 Dwg 21-3-2005– Triangle & Trapezoid

KODAK Industrial X-Ray Film 7200 Dwg 21-3-2004– 3 Triangle

KODAK Industrial X-Ray Film 7400 Dwg 21-3-2003– 2 Triangle

How to store your
KODAK NDT Film
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Handle film carefully to avoid physical strains such as pressure, creasing, or buckling.
It is important to realize that meeting the chemical and physical requirements does
not by itself ensure that records will not deteriorate. It is essential to provide proper
storage conditions. ASTM E 1254 gives details of storage conditions. ISO 18911
and ISO 18902 give, for processed films, recommended storage conditions and
specifications for the respective enclosure materials.

Unexposed
50 to 70°F (10 to 21°C), 30 to 50% RH. Properly shield from x-rays, gamma rays, or
other penetrating radiation.

Exposed
Keep cool, dry, and properly shielded from penetrating radiation. Process as soon as
possible after exposure.

Processed
60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C), 30 to 50% RH.
KODAK Industrial X-Ray
Developer and Single-Part
Fixer Solution Chemicals
Our developer is low-odor and is designed and manufactured with the environment in mind. We use
recyclable packaging.
Our photo-chemicals are designed to work with all development processes, manual
or automatic.
Please reference our Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for safety, health, and environmental details on these
chemicals. You can find them at www.kodak.com/go/sds.
KODAK Developer is glutaraldehyde-free and boron-free, ensuring its impact on the environment and
operator health is minimized. And with lower developing temperatures for your films, you have a reduced
evaporation rate using KODAK Chemicals.
Kodak’s single-part fixer is boron-free. And by using lower levels of aluminum sulfate, the risk of
precipitation is drastically reduced. Your film quality and consistency is ensured.

Each container is printed with an expiration date

indicating shelf life, so you have peace of mind that your
chemicals will perform as expected.
Packaging is easy-pour, minimizing risk of splashing.
Suitable for use with most brands of auto-mixer.
Environmental Policy
Kodak is committed to meeting the needs of an ever-changing world. Our tradition of social
and environmental responsibility, combined with our innovative customer solutions, make
Kodak the right partner for those pursuing sustainable business growth in today’s market-
place. This long-standing commitment has been an unwavering constant throughout our
history and continues to drive the company’s efforts and progress into the future.

Kodak is proud of the progress we’ve already made, including highlights like 65% waste
diverted from landfills, worldwide energy use down 3.9%, and 41.3 million pounds of solvent
recovered from non-Kodak sources. Kodak is ISO 14001:2015 “Certified Green”.

But we’re always striving for improvement. You can find our future sustainability goals
here: kodak.com/go/goals

REGIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION

See kodak.com/go/ndt for a list of distributors

For any questions or for further information about our NDT X-Ray Film Products, please
contact Kodak via the contact form at kodak.com/go/ndtcontact.
Industrial
X-Ray Film
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First.
Now.
Always.
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