In a message dated 8/20/99 5:30:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
rmwaite@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> I have read that if film is packed in xray shield bags, airport staff can
> increase the dosage to penetrate through the shield, and this may be more
> risky for the film than just sending it through unshielded.
I have only heard this in regads to the new machines being used for x-raying
checked baggage, but never for carryon luggage. One thing you do not want to
do is put film in your checked bags!
Paul Schings
Coventry, Rhode Island USA
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