Collodion

Name:
Collodion
Detailed information:
A solution of pyroxylin (nitrocellulose) in ether and alcohol. USP specifications are pyroxylin 40 g, ether 750 ml, and alcohol 250 ml.

Properties:

Pale-yellow, syrupy liquid; odor of ether. Immiscible with water; flash p approximately 0F (−17.7C).

Grade:

Technical, USP.

Hazard:

Flammable, dangerous fire risk.

Use:

Cements, coating wounds and abrasions, solvent for drugs, corn removers, process engraving, lithography, photography.

See Nitrocellulose.