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Cellulose nitrate(9004-70-0)
Product Identification
Physical and Chemical Properties
First Aid Measures
Handling and Storage
Hazards Identification
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Fire Fighting Measures
Accidental Release Measures
Stability and Reactivity
Transport Information
Product Identification
Product Name
Cellulose nitrate
Cellulose nitrate
Synonyms
Cellulose, nitrate
Guncotton.
Nitrocellulose mixture, with plasticizer, with pigment
Nitrocellulose mixture, with plasticizer, without pigment
Nitrocellulose mixture, without plasticizer, with pigment
Nitrocellulose mixture, without plasticizer, without pigment
Nitrocellulose with not less than 25% alcohol
Nitrocellulose, wet, with not less than 30% alcohol or solvent
Nitron
Pyroxylin
Cellulose, nitrate
Guncotton.
Nitrocellulose mixture, with plasticizer, with pigment
Nitrocellulose mixture, with plasticizer, without pigment
Nitrocellulose mixture, without plasticizer, with pigment
Nitrocellulose mixture, without plasticizer, without pigment
Nitrocellulose with not less than 25% alcohol
Nitrocellulose, wet, with not less than 30% alcohol or solvent
Nitron
Pyroxylin
CAS
9004-70-0
9004-70-0
RTECS
WG2934500
WG2934500
RTECS Class
Other
Other
Merck
12,8195
12,8195
Beilstein/Gmelin
NA
NA
EC Index Number
603-037-01-3
603-037-01-3
Physical and Chemical Properties
Melting Point
160
160
Usage
Wound dressing, flash paper, explosives, guitar finish, .
Wound dressing, flash paper, explosives, guitar finish, .
First Aid Measures
Ingestion
Treat ingestions of greater than 40 milligrams per kilogram with decontamination of the stomach if within 4 hours of ingestion. Administer charcoal as a slurry.
Treat ingestions of greater than 40 milligrams per kilogram with decontamination of the stomach if within 4 hours of ingestion. Administer charcoal as a slurry.
Inhalation
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Skin
May cause burns.
May cause burns.
Skin
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water.
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water.
Eyes
See Skin.
See Skin.
Eyes
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
Handling and Storage
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
Handling
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
Hazards Identification
Skin
May cause burns.
May cause burns.
Eyes
See Skin.
See Skin.
UN (DOT)
2555
2555
UN (DOT)
2557
2557
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Personal Protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Respirators
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Exposure Effects
The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Poison Class
-
-
Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point
-45
-45
Fire Fighting
Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, sand, earth, water spray or regular foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or regular foam.
Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, sand, earth, water spray or regular foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or regular foam.
Fire Potential
Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames.
Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames.
Accidental Release Measures
Small spills/leaks
Make no contact with the spilled material. ELIMINATE all ignition sources and ground all equipment. With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area.
Make no contact with the spilled material. ELIMINATE all ignition sources and ground all equipment. With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area.
Stability and Reactivity
Stability
No data.
No data.
Combustion Products
Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases.
Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases.
Transport Information
UN Number
2555
2555
UN Number
2557
2557
Hazard Class
4.1
4.1
Packing Group
II
II