This Grade A / Type I nitrocellulose is supplied at 30 percent moisture for safe handling and transport. With a nitrogen content between 12.5 and 12.7 percent, it delivers the ideal balance of gas output and long-term stability required by modern smokeless powders, mortar increments and speciality tracers. The same polymer, once dissolved, forms crystal-clear, fast-drying films for wood lacquers, printing inks and nail polish.

Key characteristics

• Nitrogen level: 12.5 – 12.7 % (propellant class)
• Moisture as supplied: 27 – 32 % (safety-wet)
• Viscosity range: 9 – 15 s (ASTM falling-ball method) – flows easily in common NC solvents
• Particle fineness: 80 – 110 ml / 10 g (medium bulk density for uniform burn and solvent penetration)
• Acetone-insoluble residue: ≤ 0.4 % – ensures clear films and repeatable ballistics
• Thermal stability (Bergmann–Junk 132 °C): ≤ 2.5 ml NO g⁻¹ – meets MIL-DTL-244C requirements
• Raw cellulose source: wood pulp or cotton linters, ISO 9001 & 45001 certified production