Can CDs be stored in the cold?

Discs used frequently should be stored at a temperature similar to that of the environment in which they are to be used. Freezing and thawing may create harmful stresses in the disc because of differing expansion rates of the layers, but it is unclear how much this stress might affect the disc.

What temperature can you store CDs?

For CD and DVD cold storage, the ISO standard for the storage of optical discs states that storage down to -10 degrees Celsius is acceptable. However, up until recently there has been no scientific research examining what effects below zero temperatures have on CD and DVD optical disc media.

What temp do CDs melt?

Polycarbonate, the plastic in CDs, is stable between ~ -40˚F to 280˚F. The acrylic layer on top has a similar stable temperature range. Since temperature inside of a car is within this range, there’s no real possibility of deforming the disc.

Can CD be stored in garage?

#3 CDs and DVDs File the discs and booklets in folders and use some garage space to store them – they won’t take up a lot of room.

Why are old CDs considered hazardous?

Over time, CDs can release Bisphenol A (BPA), which can cause health implications in humans. Burning CDs releases toxic fumes into the air we breathe, and they require a special recycling process that isn’t accepted in single-stream recycling bins.

Can CDs get too hot?

DVDs and CDs Though digital streaming has become a predominant way we listen to music, there are still many who listen to music on CD. If stored in in a hot car, CDs can warp and jewel cases can melt together. There go your road trip tunes!

Is it bad to leave CDs in your car?

DVDs and CDs Though digital streaming has become a predominant way we listen to music, there are still many who listen to music on CD. If stored in in a hot car, CDs can warp and jewel cases can melt together.

Can a CD catch on fire?

What exactly is supposed to catch fire there? A CD will NOT act as a ‘collecting mirror’ because it is flat and not parabolic. That would be the only way that the Sun’s rays could be focussed enough to cause burning. Something that IS a fire hazard is a spherical glass paperweight left in the sun.

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