NITROCELLULOSE (less than 12.6% nitrogen ) 1560
October 2005
CAS No: 9004-70-0 Cellulose nitrate
Cellulose tetranitrate
RTECS No: QW0970000
Pyroxillin
UN No: (see Notes)
C12H16(ONO 2)4O6
EC No: 603-037-01-3
Molecular mass: 504.3
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Highly flammable. Gives off irritating NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO Water in large amounts.
or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. smoking.
EXPLOSION In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool
by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
Inhalation Ventilation. Fresh air, rest.
Skin Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Eyes Redness. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth.
work.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: P2 F Symbol
filter respirator for harmful particles. Keep wet. Collect R: 11
the spill in covered containers. Carefully collect S: (2-)16-33-37/39
remainder, then remove to safe place.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)- see Notes Fireproof. Well closed. Separated from oxidants, bases, acids. Keep in a
well-ventilated room.
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Chemical Safety
1560 NITROCELLULOSE (less than 12.6% nitrogen )
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Effects of short-term exposure
WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS See Notes.
Chemical dangers
Spontaneously flammable when dry. The substance decomposes
rapidly on burning causing fire and explosion hazard, producing
nitrogen oxides. Reacts with oxidants, bases and acids.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Relative density (water = 1): 1.66 Solubility in water: none
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
The commercial products are formulated with 30-35% of water, or ethanol, or 1-butanol or Isopropanol.
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
If the substance is formulated with solvents also consult the ICSCs of these materials.
The formulation with more than 12.6% nitrogen is used exclusively for the explosives; EU classification: Index number 603-037-00-6,
symbol E, R:1-3, S:(2-)35.
Other UN numbers: Nitrocellulose, dry or wetted with less than 25% water (or alcohol) by weigth: UN 0340; UN Hazard class 1.1D;
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-10G1.1. Nitrocellulose, unmodified or plasticized with less than 18% plasticizing substance: UN
0341; UN Hazard class 1.1D; Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-10G1.1. Nitrocellulose, wetted with not less than 25% alcohol by
weigth: UN 0342; UN Hazard class: 1.3C; Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-10G1.3. Nitrocellulose, plasticized with not less than
18% plasticizing substance by weight: UN 0343; UN Hazard class 1.3C; Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-10G1.3. Nitrocellulose,
with water, not less than 25% water by weigth: UN 2555; UN Hazard class: 4.1; UN Pack Group: II; Transport Emergency Card: TEC
(R)-41S2555. Nitrocellulose, with alcohol, not less than 25% alcohol by weigth, and not more than 12.6% nitrogen: UN 2556; UN Hazard
class: 4.1; UN Pack Group: II; Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-41S2556. Nitrocellulose, with not more than 12.6% nitrogen dry
weight, mixture with or without plasticizer, with or without pigment: UN 2557; UN Hazard class: 4.1; UN Pack Group: II; Transport
Emergency Card: TEC (R)-41S2557.
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