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Nitrocellulose

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[Flash Point]

-45
[Fire Fighting]

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.
[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.
[Inhalation]

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
[Skin]

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.
[Eyes]

See Skin.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
[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.
[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.
[Skin]

May cause burns.
[Eyes]

See Skin.
[UN (DOT)]

2555
[UN (DOT)]

2557
[Personal Protection]

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
[Respirators]

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
[Exposure Effects]

The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Poison Class]

-
[Melting Point]

160
[Usage]

Wound dressing, flash paper, explosives, guitar finish, .
[Product Name]

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
[CAS]

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[RTECS]

WG2934500
[RTECS Class]

Other
[Merck]

12,8195
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

NA
[EC Index Number]

603-037-01-3
[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.
[Stability]

No data.
[Combustion Products]

Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

2555
[UN Number]

2557
[Hazard Class]

4.1
[Packing Group]

II