ICSC 1709 - NITROCELLULOSE (dry, more than 12.6% nitrogen)

NITROCELLULOSE (dry, more than 12.6% nitrogen)	ICSC: 1709 (April 2017)
Cellulose nitrate Cellulose hexanitrate

UN #: see Notes

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Highly explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Do NOT expose to heat, friction or shock. PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding) if in liquid state.	In case of fire in the surroundings: water in large amounts, water spray. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

Use appropriate engineering controls.
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation			Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothes.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion			Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Keep wet. Do not allow to dry out. Consult an expert! Evacuate danger area!	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Explosive; mass explosion hazard Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 4.1
STORAGE
Fireproof. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Separated from oxidants, bases and acids. Store only if damped. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for proper storage conditions.
PACKAGING

NITROCELLULOSE (dry, more than 12.6% nitrogen)

ICSC: 1709

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. Physical dangers The substance is very sensitive to heat, shock, friction, naked flames, sparks or electrostatic discharges. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated. Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers May explode on friction or on heating or on shock.	Formula: C₁₂H₁₆(ONO₂)₆O₆ Solubility in water: none See Notes.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Physical dangers
The substance is very sensitive to heat, shock, friction, naked flames, sparks or electrostatic discharges. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated. Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
May explode on friction or on heating or on shock.

Formula: C₁₂H₁₆(ONO₂)₆O₆

Solubility in water: none
See Notes.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure See Notes. Effects of short-term exposure See Notes.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure See Notes.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
See Notes.

Effects of short-term exposure
See Notes.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
See Notes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
For Nitrocellulose, dry, less than 12.6% nitrogen, see ICSC 1560. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. The commercial products are damped (with water or solvents) or mixed with plasticizers to reduce the fire and explosion hazards of dry nitrocellulose. These agents may change the physical and toxicological properties. Technical product is sold with 40-60% of diluent (for example, dimethyl phthalate, cyclohexanol peroxide, diallyl phthalate) to reduce potential explosion hazard. If the substance is formulated with solvent(s) also consult the card(s) (ICSC) of the solvent(s).

NOTES

For Nitrocellulose, dry, less than 12.6% nitrogen, see ICSC 1560.
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
The commercial products are damped (with water or solvents) or mixed with plasticizers to reduce the fire and explosion hazards of dry nitrocellulose. These agents may change the physical and toxicological properties.
Technical product is sold with 40-60% of diluent (for example, dimethyl phthalate, cyclohexanol peroxide, diallyl phthalate) to reduce potential explosion hazard.
If the substance is formulated with solvent(s) also consult the card(s) (ICSC) of the solvent(s).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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