| A-D Strip Level | Film Condition | Recommended Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Good—no deterioration | Cool or cold storage |
| 1 | Fair to Good—deterioration starting | Cold storage Monitor closely |
| 1.5 | Rapid decay starting—point of autocatalytic decay | Cold or frozen storage |
| 2 | Poor—actively degrading | Freeze Copying advisable |
| 3 | Critical—shrinkage and warping imminent, possible handling hazard | Freeze immediately Copy |