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What is the main use of nitrocellulose?

Nitrocellulose generally refers to nitrocellulose, and its main uses are as follows:

1, nitrocellulose with high nitrogen content, used to make smokeless powder; Nitrocellulose with low nitrogen content is used to make paint, artificial leather, film, plastic and so on.

2, used to make stationery, daily necessities, instrument signs, etc.

3. Used for printing ink, leather, various nitrolacquer, rubber cap, typing wax paper, etc.

What are the properties and precautions of nitrocellulose?

Nitrocellulose is highly flammable and explosive, and its danger depends on the degree of nitrification. Nitrocellulose with nitrogen content above 12.5% is extremely dangerous and will burn in case of fire. In case of nitrocellulose burning, the correct fire control measures are to extinguish the fire with water or misty water, and it is forbidden to cover it with sand to avoid violent explosion. For injured patients, they should leave the scene immediately, put them in fresh air and wash the injured with clear water. Severe cases should be sent to hospital immediately for treatment.

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