Nitrocellulose
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| Formula | [C6H7(NO2)3O5]n |
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| Melting point | 160 °C |
| Flash point | 4. 4 °C (39. 9 °F; 277. 5 K) |
| NFPA 704 (fire diamond) | 3 2 3 |
| Appearance | Yellowish white cotton-like filaments |
| LD50 (median dose) | 10 mg/kg (mouse, IV) |
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| ID | 2337451 |
About Nitrocellulose
Nitrocellulose is a highly flammable compound formed by nitrating cellulose through exposure to nitric acid or another powerful nitrating agent. When used as a propellant or low-order explosive, it was originally known as guncotton.