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Nitrocellulose

CAS No.: 9004-70-0
Formula: C24H36N8O38
Molecular Weight: 1044.57344
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What is Nitrocellulose

**Introduction to Nitrocellulose** Nitrocellulose, also known as cellulose nitrate or guncotton, is a highly versatile and flammable compound derived from cellulose treated with nitric acid. With applications spanning industries, it is widely used in coatings, inks, adhesives, and explosives due to its fast-drying and film-forming properties. In the automotive sector, nitrocellulose lacquers provide durable, glossy finishes, while in printing, it enhances ink performance. Its pyrotechnic qualities make it essential in propellants and fireworks. Despite its flammability, proper handling ensures safe utilization. Nitrocellulose remains a critical material in modern manufacturing, prized for its adaptability, efficiency, and high-performance characteristics. (100 words)

Preparation Process: Nitrocellulose is prepared by nitrating cellulose (typically cotton or wood pulp) with a mixture of concentrated nitric acid (HNO₃) and sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄). The process involves the following steps: 1. **Drying Cellulose**: Pure cellulose is dried to remove moisture. 2. **Nitration**: The dried cellulose is immersed in a nitrating acid mixture (typically 1:3 HNO₃ to H₂SO₄) at 20–30°C for 20–30 minutes. 3. **Washing**: The nitrated product is washed thoroughly with water to remove residual acids. 4. **Stabilization**: Boiled in water or treated with sodium carbonate to neutralize acidity. 5. **Drying**: The final product is dried carefully to avoid decomposition. The nitrogen content (10–13%) determines its application (e.g., explosives or lacquers).

Usage Scenarios: Nitrocellulose, also known as guncotton, is primarily used as a propellant in firearms and artillery due to its high flammability and rapid combustion. It serves as a key component in smokeless gunpowder and rocket propellants. In the film industry, nitrocellulose is used as a base for celluloid film stock. Additionally, it is employed in printing inks, lacquers, and coatings for its fast-drying properties. In nail polish, it provides a glossy finish and durability. The compound also finds applications in adhesives, leather finishing, and as a thickening agent in cosmetics. Its versatility stems from its solubility in organic solvents and film-forming capabilities.

Nitrocellulose Basic Info
Chemical Name Nitrocellulose
Synonyms H1C;ARHA;H1F2;cn85;h1/2;np11;rf10;bk2-z;c2018;celex
CAS No. 9004-70-0
Molecular Formula C24H36N8O38
Molecular Weight 1044.57344
PSA 657.62000
LogP -4.88080
Safely Info
RTECS QW0970000
Hazard Class 1.1D
Safety Statements 23-33-29-16-9-35-26-37/39-45-53
HS Code 39122011
WGK Germany 1
Packing Group II
RIDADR UN 2556 4.1/PG 2
Risk Statements 11-36/38-1-10-67-66-22-19-12-36-3-61
Hazard Codes F,Xi,Xn,F+,E,T
Caution Statement P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243
Hazard Declaration H226
Symbol GHS02
Signal Word Warning
Nitrocellulose Price
United States: $10-20 per kilogram
China: $5-15 per kilogram
Russia: $20-30 per kilogram
Germany: $15-25 per kilogram
India: $10-20 per kilogram
Japan: $20-30 per kilogram
Brazil: $10-20 per kilogram
South Korea: $15-25 per kilogram
Philippines: $5-15 per kilogram
United Kingdom: $20-30 per kilogram
France: $15-25 per kilogram
Mexico: $10-20 per kilogram
Canada: $20-30 per kilogram
South Africa: $15-25 per kilogram
Egypt: $10-20 per kilogram
Turkey: $15-25 per kilogram
Thailand: $10-20 per kilogram
Indonesia: $5-15 per kilogram
MSDS
MSDS

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
  Product identifiers
    Product name        : Collodion solution    
    REACH No.        : A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance    
    or its uses are exempted from registration, the annual tonnage does not
    require a registration or the registration is envisaged for a later
    registration deadline.
  Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
    Identified uses        : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances    
  
  

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
  Classification of the substance or mixture
  Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
    Flammable liquids (Category 1), H224
    Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
    Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), H336
    For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
  Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
    F+ Extremely flammable        R12    
    Xn Harmful        R22    
    R19, R66, R67
    For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
  Label elements
  Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
    Pictogram
    Signal word        Danger    
    Hazard statement(s)
    H224        Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.    
    H302        Harmful if swallowed.    
    H336        May cause drowsiness or dizziness.    
    Precautionary statement(s)
    P210        Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.    
    P261        Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.    
    Supplemental Hazard information (EU)
    EUH019        May form explosive peroxides.    
    EUH066        Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.    
  According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
    Hazard symbol(s)        F+ Extremely flammable    
    Xn Harmful
    R-phrase(s)
    R12        Extremely flammable.    
    R19        May form explosive peroxides.    
    R22        Harmful if swallowed.    
    R66        Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.    
    R67        Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.    
    S-phrase(s)
    S16        Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.    
    S35        This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.    
  Other hazards - none

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
  Mixtures
    Synonyms        : Cellulose nitrate    
  Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
    Component        Classification        Concentration    
  Diethyl ether
    CAS-No.        60-29-7        Flam. Liq. 1; Acute Tox. 4;        <= 100 %    
    EC-No.        200-467-2        STOT SE 3; H224, H302,    
    Index-No.        603-022-00-4        H336, EUH019, EUH066    
  Hazardous ingredients according to Directive 1999/45/EC
    Component        Classification        Concentration    
  Diethyl ether
    CAS-No.        60-29-7        F+, Xn, R12 - R19 - R22 - R66 <= 100 %    
    EC-No.        200-467-2        - R67    
    Index-No.        603-022-00-4    
    For the full text of the H-Statements and R-Phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

SECTION 4: First aid measures
  Description of first aid measures
  General advice
    Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
  If inhaled
    If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
  In case of skin contact
    Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
  In case of eye contact
    Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
  If swallowed
    Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with
    water. Consult a physician.
  Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
    The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in
    section 11
  Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
    no data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
  Extinguishing media
  Suitable extinguishing media
    Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
  Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
    Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx)
  Advice for firefighters
    Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
  Further information
    Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
  Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
    Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.
    Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to
    form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.
    For personal protection see section 8.
  Environmental precautions
    Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
  Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
    Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and
    place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).
  Reference to other sections
    For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
  Precautions for safe handling
    Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
    Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic
    charge.
    For precautions see section 2.2.
  Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
    Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be
    carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Store in cool place.
    Do not store together with oxidizing and self-igniting products.
    Heat- and air-sensitive.
  Specific end use(s)
    Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
  Control parameters
  Components with workplace control parameters
  Exposure controls
  Appropriate engineering controls
    Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and
    at the end of workday.
  Personal protective equipment
  Eye/face protection
    Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under
    appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
  Skin protection
    Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
    (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
    contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
    Wash and dry hands.
    The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and
    the standard EN 374 derived from it.
    Splash contact
    Material: Fluorinated rubber
    Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm
    Break through time: 30 min
    Material tested:Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Z677698, Size M)
    data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300,     test method: EN374
    If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374,
    contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must
    be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of
    anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any
    specific use scenario.
  Body Protection
    Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing, The type
    of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the
    dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
  Respiratory protection
    Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator
    with multi-purpose combination (US) or type AXBEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup
    to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air
    respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government
    standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
  Control of environmental exposure
    Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
  Information on basic physical and chemical properties
    a) Appearance        Form: liquid    
    b) Odour        no data available    
    c) Odour Threshold        no data available    
    d) pH        no data available    
    e) Melting point/freezing        no data available    
    point
    f) Initial boiling point and 34 °C
    boiling range
    g) Flash point        -52 °C - closed cup    
    h) Evapouration rate        no data available    
    i) Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
    j) Upper/lower        Upper explosion limit: 36 %(V)    
    flammability or        Lower explosion limit: 1,7 %(V)    
    explosive limits
    k) Vapour pressure        576 hPa at 20 °C    
    l) Vapour density        no data available    
    m) Relative density        no data available    
    n) Water solubility        insoluble    
    o) Partition coefficient: n- no data available
    octanol/water
    p) Auto-ignition        ca.170 °C    
    temperature
    q) Decomposition        no data available    
    temperature
    r) Viscosity        no data available    
    s) Explosive properties        no data available    
    t) Oxidizing properties        no data available    
  Other safety information
    no data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
  Reactivity
    no data available
  Chemical stability
    Stable under recommended storage conditions.
  Possibility of hazardous reactions
    no data available
  Conditions to avoid
    Heat, flames and sparks. Test for peroxide formation periodically and before distillation.
    Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
  Incompatible materials
    Oxidizing agents, Alkali metals
  Hazardous decomposition products
    Other decomposition products - no data available
    In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
  Information on toxicological effects
  Acute toxicity
    no data available
  Skin corrosion/irritation
    no data available
  Serious eye damage/eye irritation
    no data available
  Respiratory or skin sensitisation
    no data available
  Germ cell mutagenicity
    no data available
  Carcinogenicity
    IARC:        No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as    
    probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
  Reproductive toxicity
    no data available
  Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
    no data available
  Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
    no data available
  Aspiration hazard
    no data available
  Additional Information
    RTECS: Not available
    Contact with eyes can cause:, Redness, Blurred vision, Prolonged or repeated exposure to skin causes
    defatting and dermatitis., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties
    have not been thoroughly investigated.
    Liver - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence

SECTION 12: Ecological information
  Toxicity
    no data available
  Persistence and degradability
    no data available
  Bioaccumulative potential
    no data available
  Mobility in soil
    no data available
  Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
    PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
  Other adverse effects
    no data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
  Waste treatment methods
  Product
    Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting
    as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal
    company.
  Contaminated packaging
    Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information
  UN number
    ADR/RID: 1993        IMDG: 1993        IATA: 1993    
  UN proper shipping name
    ADR/RID: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Diethyl ether)
    IMDG: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Diethyl ether)
    IATA:        Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (Diethyl ether)    
  Transport hazard class(es)
    ADR/RID: 3        IMDG: 3        IATA: 3    
  Packaging group
    ADR/RID: I        IMDG: I        IATA: I    
  Environmental hazards
    ADR/RID: no        IMDG Marine pollutant: no        IATA: no    
  Special precautions for user
    no data available



SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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