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Well celluloid was clear and flexible and could be molded easily but it was very flammable . Projectionists in theaters showing celluloid film kept a large bucket of sand nearby to smother the flames. sometimes celluloid billiard balls would smoke and make small explosions as they collided. these are why this is not a good use of a plastic

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