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COLLODION

 3 - Flammable liquid

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 9004-70-0
  • 2059
  • Flammable Liquid
  • CLD
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none
  • NITROCELLULOSE, dry, less than 12.6% nitrogen
NFPA 704
Diamond Hazard Value Description
4
2 0
Blue Health 2 Can cause temporary incapacitation or residual injury.
Red Flammability 4 Burns readily. Rapidly or completely vaporizes at atmospheric pressure and normal ambient temperature.
Yellow Instability 0 Normally stable, even under fire conditions.
White 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

Reactivity Alerts
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)
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.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from 127 Polymerizable warning [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 car or tank truck 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, 2020)
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Water may be ineffective.

Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from 127 Polymerizable warning [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, 2020)
Protective Clothing
Self-contained breathing apparatus; rubber gloves; goggles or face shield. (USCG, 1999)
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No information available.
First Aid
INHALATION: remove victim to fresh air; initiate artificial respiration if breathing has stopped; call physician. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • (C6H8N2O9)n
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

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

(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