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CAS No 9004-70-0; Cellulose nitrate; Gun cotton
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Cellulose nitrate, also known as nitrocellulose, is a white, fibrous, odourless and tasteless substance.
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Nitrocellulose belongs to the group of film-forming substances and is used in cosmetic products for hair, skin and nails. In combination with camphor celluloid is formed. If nitrocellulose is dissolved in acetone, ethyl acetate or other solvents, a binder is formed which is used in nitrocellulose lacquers.
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