Chemical Datasheet
COLLODION |
|
Chemical Identifiers
![](javascript:dropDownText("sec1_help","sec1_help_marker","/static/images/dropdown_opened.gif","/static/images/dropdown_closed.gif"))
The
Chemical Identifier fields
include common identification numbers, the
NFPA diamond
U.S. Department of Transportation hazard labels, and a general
description of the chemical. The information in CAMEO Chemicals comes
from a variety of
data sources.
| CAS Number | UN/NA Number | DOT Hazard Label | USCG CHRIS Code |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
||
| NIOSH Pocket Guide | International Chem Safety Card | ||
| none | |||
NFPA 704
| Diamond | Hazard | Value | Description | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Health
|
2 | Can cause temporary incapacitation or residual injury. | |||||||||
Flammability
|
4 | Burns readily. Rapidly or completely vaporizes at atmospheric pressure and normal ambient temperature. | ||||||||||
Instability
|
0 | Normally stable, even under fire conditions. | ||||||||||
Special
|
(NFPA, 2010)
General Description
Pale yellow syrupy liquid with an ether-like odor. Floats on water. Produces an irritating vapor. Immiscible with water. Boiling point is around 94°F. (USCG, 1999)
Hazards
![](javascript:dropDownText("sec2_help","sec2_help_marker","/static/images/dropdown_opened.gif","/static/images/dropdown_closed.gif"))
The
Hazard fields
include
special hazard alerts
air and water
reactions, fire hazards, health hazards, a reactivity profile, and
details about
reactive groups assignments
and
potentially incompatible absorbents.
The information in CAMEO Chemicals comes from a variety of
data sources.
Reactivity Alerts
- Highly Flammable
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: The formation of extremely toxic gases, notably oxides of nitrogen, hydrogen cyanide, and carbon monoxide is possible.
Behavior in Fire: Highly flammable solvent vapors are formed. May travel a long distance to a source of ignition and flash back. (USCG, 1999)
Behavior in Fire: Highly flammable solvent vapors are formed. May travel a long distance to a source of ignition and flash back. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
High concentration of ether fumes may cause narcosis, loss of consciousness and respiratory paralysis if inhaled. Contact with eyes causes irritation. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
COLLODION is a solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol with a flash point of approximately 0°F.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbents listed below. More info about absorbents, including situations to watch out for...
- Cellulose-Based Absorbents
- Expanded Polymeric Absorbents
Response Recommendations
![](javascript:dropDownText("sec3_help","sec3_help_marker","/static/images/dropdown_opened.gif","/static/images/dropdown_closed.gif"))
The
Response Recommendation fields
include isolation and evacuation distances, as well as recommendations for
firefighting, non-fire response, protective clothing, and first aid. The
information in CAMEO Chemicals comes from a variety of
data sources.
Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 127 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible)]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.
LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.
LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Water may be ineffective.
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide (USCG, 1999)
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from ERG Guide 127 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible)]:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. (ERG, 2024)
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. (ERG, 2024)
Protective Clothing
Self-contained breathing apparatus; rubber gloves; goggles or face shield. (USCG, 1999)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
INHALATION: remove victim to fresh air; initiate artificial respiration if breathing has stopped; call physician. (USCG, 1999)
Physical Properties
![](javascript:dropDownText("sec4_help","sec4_help_marker","/static/images/dropdown_opened.gif","/static/images/dropdown_closed.gif"))
The
Physical Property fields
include properties such as vapor pressure and
boiling point, as well as explosive limits and
toxic exposure thresholds
The information in CAMEO Chemicals comes from a variety of
data sources.
Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
| Chemical Formula: |
|
Flash Point:
-49°F
(ether)
(USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL):
1.9 %
(ether solution)
(USCG, 1999)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL):
36 %
(ether solution)
(USCG, 1999)
Autoignition Temperature:
356°F
(USCG, 1999)
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
0.772
at 77°F
(USCG, 1999)
- Less dense than water; will float
Boiling Point:
93°F
at 760 mmHg
(ether solvent)
(USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
No PAC information available.Regulatory Information
![](javascript:dropDownText("sec5_help","sec5_help_marker","/static/images/dropdown_opened.gif","/static/images/dropdown_closed.gif"))
The
Regulatory Information fields
include information from
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Title III Consolidated List of
Lists,
the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Chemical Facility
Anti-Terrorism Standards,
and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's
Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard List
(see more about these
data sources).
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
No regulatory information available.CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
| RELEASE | THEFT | SABOTAGE | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical of Interest | CAS Number | Min Conc | STQ | Security Issue |
Min Conc | STQ | Security Issue |
Min Conc | STQ | Security Issue |
| Nitrocellulose | 9004-70-0 | ACG | 5000 pounds | explosive | ACG | 400 pounds | EXP/IEDP | |||
- ACG = a commercial grade.
- EXP/IEDP = explosives/improvised explosive device precursors.
(CISA, 2007)
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Threshold Quantity (TQ) |
|---|---|---|
| Cellulose Nitrate (concentration >12.6% nitrogen) | 9004-70-0 | 2500 pounds |
(OSHA, 2019)
Alternate Chemical Names
![](javascript:dropDownText("sec6_help","sec6_help_marker","/static/images/dropdown_opened.gif","/static/images/dropdown_closed.gif"))
This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- A 280
- A 300A
- A 5020
- A 5021
- A 5021 (CELLULOSE DERIVATIVE)
- A 5023
- AH 27
- BA 85
- BERGERAC NC
- BIOTRACE NT
- BK2-W
- BK2-Z
- BOX TOE GUM
- C 1145
- C 2018
- CA 80
- CA 80-15
- CELLINE 200
- CELLINE FM 200
- CELLOIDIN
- CELLULOSE NITRATE (NOT EXPLOSIVE GRADE)
- CELLULOSE NITRATE SOLUTION
- CELNOVA BTH 1/2
- CELVA
- CN 80
- CN 80 (CELLULOSE DERIVATIVE)
- CN 85
- CN 88
- COLLODION
- COLLODION COTTON
- COLLODION WOOL
- COLLOXYLIN
- COLLOXYLIN VNV
- CORIAL EM FINISH F
- CORIAL EM FINISH LS
- DAICEL FQRS 1/2
- DAICEL RA 1/16
- DAICEL RS
- DAICEL RS 1
- DAICEL RS 1/2
- DAICEL RS 1/2H
- DAICEL RS 20
- DAICEL RS 200
- DAICEL RS 7
- DAICEL SS
- DAICEL SS 1/2
- DAICEL SS 1/2A
- DAICEL SS 1/2B
- DAICEL SS 1/4A
- DAICEL SS 1/4B
- DAICEL SS 1/8
- DHX 3-5
- DHX 30/50
- DLX 3/5
- DUCO
- E 1160L
- E 1440
- E 330
- E 330 (CELLULOSE DERIVATIVE)
- E 375
- E 400
- E 400 (CELLULOSE DERIVATIVE)
- E 560L
- E 620
- E 950
- E 950L
- FLEXIBLE COLLODION
- FM 200S
- FM-NTS
- FQRS 1/2
- FQRS 1/4
- GUNCOTTON
- H 1/2
- H 40
- H 60
- H 60 (ESTER)
- HACOLOR
- HE 2000
- HIG 1/16
- HIG 1/2
- HIG 1/4
- HIG 10
- HIG 120
- HIG 2
- HIG 60
- HX 3/5
- HYBON C EXTRA SUPPORTED NITROCELLULOSE MEMBRANE
- HYBON C NITROCELLULOSE MEMBRANE
- HYBON ECL NITROCELLULOSE MEMBRANE
- HYDRHOLAC SD 270
- IVORY CELLULOID
- KB 6975
- KODAK LR 115
- KP-OP VARNISH 121B
- LAC 2126
- LIG 1/2
- LOVEX DP
- LOVEX SP
- LR 115
- LR 115A
- LR 115II
- LR 311
- NAZDAR CLEAR IL
- NC
- NC-H 1/16
- NC-H 1/2
- NITROCEL S
- NITROCELLULOSE
- NITROCELLULOSE GUM
- NITROCELLULOSE SOLUTION
- NITROCOTTON
- NITROMASTIC 220
- NITRON
- NITRON (NITROCELLULOSE)
- NIXON N/C
- NORMA 34E
- NP 180
- NTS 2102
- NTS 218
- NTS 222
- NTS 25
- NTS 257
- NTS 539
- NTS 542
- NTS 573
- NTS 62
- NVA 23MM
- PARLODION
- PC MEDIUM
- PROBIND
- PYROXYLIN
- PYROXYLIN SOLUTION
- RF 10
- RS 1/2
- RS 1/2H
- RS 1/4
- RSNC 1/16
- 3/1S
- SARTORIUS SM 11301
- SARTORIUS SM 11304
- SARTORIUS SM 11306
- SARTORIUS SM 11307
- SARTORIUS SM 11336
- SHADOLAC MT
- SL 1
- SOLUBLE GUN COTTON
- SPRAYMAT-CLOU
- SS 1/4
- SS 1/8
- SYNPOR
- TM 45
- TM-VI
- TSAPOLAK 964
- VF 2
- VF 2 (NITROCELLULOSE)
- VINISOL E
- VX 1
- WC 140
- WUFL
- X 3705
- XYLOIDIN
Web site owner:
Office of Response and Restoration
,
National Ocean Service,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
USA.gov.
CAMEO Chemicals version 3.1.0 rev 1.