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Product Name: Nitrocellulose Plastics
Recommended Uses: Manufacturing, engineering plastics, photographic films, model making, decorative items, insulating parts
Supplier: Chemical materials supplier or distributor
Contact Details: Address, emergency phone number, email for rapid response
Synonyms: Celluloid, Cellulose Nitrate Polymer
Product Codes: Varies by supplier, typically marked on packaging
Restrictions: Avoid use in combustible atmospheres, areas with static discharge, or regulated applications involving food contact
Emergency Contact: Local poison control, fire department, supplier safety coordinator
Physical Hazards: Highly flammable solid, presents significant fire risk especially if fragmented or finely divided
Health Hazards: Inhalation of decomposition products can cause respiratory irritation, prolonged exposure may lead to headaches or nausea; dust or fibers may irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes
Environmental Hazards: Not readily biodegradable, may persist in soil; can pose threats to aquatic life if released in large amounts
Label Elements: Flammable solid, keep away from heat, sparks, open flame; store in cool, ventilated areas
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Catches fire easily; emits toxic gases on combustion; vapors may form explosive mixtures with air
Precautionary Statements: Keep container tightly closed; use explosion-proof equipment; wear protective gear; ground and bond containers during transfer; wash exposed areas after handling
Main Ingredient: Nitrocellulose, concentration typically 60-85%
Plasticizers: Camphor (10-30%), other proprietary plasticizers by batch
Other Additives: Stabilizers, dyes, pigments, anti-static agents, processing aids, trace contaminants
Impurities: Small amounts of residual solvents such as ethanol or ether, depending on manufacture
Molecular Formula: Variable, base component is C6H7O2(NO2)3
CAS Number: Nitrocellulose: 9004-70-0; Camphor: 76-22-2
Mixture Description: Non-homogeneous mixture with proprietary modifications for engineering use
Inhalation: Move away from source into fresh air; monitor for persistent irritation, cough, dizziness; seek medical attention if symptoms develop
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse exposed skin with water and mild soap; persistent irritation may require medical attention
Eye Contact: Rinse with running water for at least 15 minutes, keep eyelids open; do not rub; consult medical personnel if discomfort continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; do not induce vomiting; drink water if conscious and alert; immediate medical help advised
Most Important Symptoms: Burning sensation, headache, respiratory discomfort, skin or eye redness
Immediate Medical Attention: Needed for heavy inhalation, ingestion, or exposure to burning byproducts
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide; water preferred when safe, as dust may be explosive
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet onto burning plastics can splash molten material
Specific Hazards: Nitrocellulose burns rapidly, produces dense toxic smoke; fumes include nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide
Protective Equipment: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus and impermeable gear to shield against smoke and chemical exposure
Firefighting Procedures: Remove containers from risk area; cool exposed surfaces; contain run-off; avoid inhalation of decomposition fumes
Risk of Reignition: High; embers or fragments can ignite unexpectedly if not cooled or removed
Personal Precautions: Evacuate non-essential personnel, eliminate ignition sources, ventilate area well
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains, sewers, waterways or soil; contain spill using mineral absorbent
Cleanup Methods: Moisten solids before collection to suppress dust, sweep or use non-sparking tools, put debris in metal waste containers
Decontamination: Clean surfaces with water and soap, check for remaining residues
Disposal: Collect as hazardous chemical waste, follow local hazardous material disposal guidelines
Spill Reporting: Notify environmental authorities if large quantities are released, keep detailed incident log
Handling: Avoid heat, open flames, sparks, static build-up, mechanical impact; ground equipment; handle with non-sparking tools and explosion-proof lights; avoid generating dust
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated facility away from fire hazards; separate from oxidizers, acids, bases, strong solvents
Packaging: Keep in sealed, labeled metal or approved plastic containers; avoid overfilling
Storage Duration: Rotate inventory to minimize ageing; check for signs of container swelling or degradation
Additional Protection: Post warning signs; limit access to trained staff; install smoke detectors and fire suppression systems in storage area
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, spark-proof extraction systems at cutting and finishing stations, regular air quality checks
Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL for cellulose nitrate particulates: 10 mg/m³ (total), 5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction)
Personal Protective Equipment: Flame-retardant clothing, anti-static shoes, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), chemical splash goggles, face shield for large volume handling
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and exposed skin after working; avoid eating, drinking, or smoking during handling
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved masks with P100 filter for dust; supplied-air respirators for emergency or high vapor conditions
Environmental Controls: Install water mist or foam systems in large processing areas; maintain emergency eyewash stations and showers nearby
Appearance: Transparent to semi-transparent, colorless to pale hues, various forms including rigid sheets, rods, tubes
Odor: Faint camphor or ether-like smell
Boiling Point: Not applicable (solid polymer)
Melting Point: Softens at 120-140°C, decomposes above 160°C
Flash Point: Typically 40-50°C (sealed cup), lower for ground or powdered forms
Auto-ignition Temperature: Approx. 180°C
Explosive Properties: Fine dust can present explosion hazard if dispersed and ignited
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in acetone and some organic solvents
Density: 1.3–1.4 g/cm³
Decomposition Temperature: Above 160°C with release of toxic gases
Evaporation Rate: Not relevant for solid form
Physical State: Solid
Chemical Stability: Stable under prescribed storage and use conditions, but can become unstable with ageing
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, open flame, direct sunlight, static electricity, strong frictional forces
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers (peroxides, nitrates), acids, alkalis, ammonia, reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur
Potential Hazardous Reactions: Risk of runaway combustion or deflagration in bulk if heated or contaminated
Acute Toxicity: Inhalation of decomposition products irritates nose, throat, and lungs; ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting
Skin Contact: May cause dryness, irritation, allergic reaction for sensitized individuals
Eye Contact: Physical particles and fumes irritate mucous membranes
Chronic Effects: Repeated contact with dust can produce dermatitis; some plasticizers may have weak neurotoxic or hepatotoxic potential
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic, but burning or decomposed product contains trace carcinogen-forming compounds
Reproductive Effects: No conclusive evidence for reproductive toxicity from finished product
Exposure Symptoms: Headache, skin rash, red or watery eyes, sore throat
Aquatic Toxicity: Not acutely toxic in typical use forms, but fragments may harm aquatic organisms if ingested in large amounts
Persistence and Degradability: Polymeric structure resists biodegradation; microplastics persist in environment
Bioaccumulation: Low potential for bioaccumulation, but small pieces may be incidentally ingested by wildlife
Soil Mobility: Low solubility leads to accumulation in soils and sediments
Other Adverse Effects: No significant volatile emissions in intact form, but burning byproducts may harm air quality
Waste Methods: Treat as hazardous chemical waste; collect solids and contaminated materials in sealed, labeled drums for professional incineration or chemical disposal
Incineration: Only in approved hazardous waste facilities with exhaust treatment for nitrogen oxides and other toxic gases
Landfill: Avoid landfilling; if no other option, use secure landfill with tracking
Contaminated Packaging: Contain for hazardous disposal; do not reuse packaging for other purposes
Disposal Guidance: Consult local, regional, and national regulations on handling of flammable polymer waste
Spill Debris: Treat as hazardous, collect separately with incident documentation
UN Number: 2556
UN Proper Shipping Name: Celluloid, Nitrocellulose-Based Plastics
Transport Hazard Class: 4.1 (Flammable solid)
Packing Group: II
Special Precautions: Do not load with foodstuffs, feed, oxidizers; keep containers upright and secure; transport vehicles must be marked with flammable solid placards
Emergency Response Guide Number: 133
Packaging Instructions: Use spark-resistant containers approved for transport of hazardous materials; keep away from sources of ignition
Transport by Air/Rail/Sea: Subject to strict international and national controls including ADR, ICAO, IMDG and local railway authorities
Regulatory Status: Subject to restrictions under global chemical safety standards including OSHA (US), REACH (EU), WHMIS (Canada), GHS (Global Harmonized System)
Label Requirements: Flammable Solid; keep away from sources of ignition; warning and hazard pictograms required
Occupational Requirements: Mandatory training, regular monitoring, safety data record-keeping, emergency action plans
Hazard Inventories: Listed on US TSCA Inventory, EINECS/ELINCS, DSL/NDSL
State Regulations: Subject to local variations including waste, storage and workplace exposure standards
Restrictions: Comply with fire code for quantity limits in storage and use areas; reportable under SARA Title III if fire or accidental release occurs
Additional Documentation: SDS must be readily available to all users; routine audits and compliance checks recommended
