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Nitrocellulose, Grade C – Type I

Grade C nitrocellulose carries 13.10 – 13.20 % nitrogen, sitting between Grade A and the higher-energy Grade B. The blend combines high-nitrogen gun-cotton fibres (≥ 13.35 %) with lower-nitrogen pyro-cellulose fibres (≤ 12.65 %), delivering reliable gas output for propellants and extra-hard, fast-dry films for industrial coatings. Supplied at 30 % moisture to ensure safe transport and handling.

Key Benefits

  • Optimised N content (13.1 – 13.2 %) – ideal for magnum rifle powders, mortar increments and low-flash tracer charges.

  • Dual viscosity data – 9-15 s (ASTM falling-ball) and 30-50 mPa·s (2 % solution, 99 % acetone) for easy dissolution in common NC solvents.

  • High ether–alcohol solubility (30 – 40 %) – produces tough, glossy films in lacquers, inks and nail polish.

  • Low residue (≤ 0.4 % acetone-insolubles) – ensures clean ballistics and crystal-clear coatings.

  • Safety-wet 30 % H₂O – classified UN 2555, Class 4.1, Packing Group II.

Description

Technical Highlights

  • Raw cellulose: wood pulp or cotton linters – ISO 9001 & 45001 production

  • Nitrogen (blend): 13.10 – 13.20 %
    • Gun-cotton fibres ≥ 13.35 %
    • Pyro-cellulose fibres ≤ 12.65 %

  • Viscosity: 9-15 s (falling-ball) • 30-50 mPa·s (2 % in acetone)

  • Moisture as supplied: 27 – 32 %

  • Fineness: 80 – 110 ml / 10 g (dry)

  • Ether–alcohol solubility: 30 – 40 %

  • Bergmann-Junk stability (132 °C): ≤ 2.5 ml NO g⁻¹

  • Standard: MIL-DTL-244C (20 May 2014)
    Full Certificate of Analysis accompanies every lot.

Core Applications

Defence & Ballistics
• Single-base powders for rifles, handguns and magnum hunting loads
• Mortar increment charges and bagged artillery propellants
• Low-flash tracer or sub-sonic booster layers
• Igniter formulations for composite rockets

Industrial & Consumer
• Fast-dry nitrocellulose lacquers for furniture, leather and guitars
• High-speed flexographic and gravure printing inks
• Nail-polish film former with superior chip resistance
• Safety-match heads, pyrotechnic binders, speciality adhesives

Safety & Compliance

  • UN 2555 – Division 4.1 (Flammable Solid), Packing Group II

  • Drying, blending or granulation must be performed in licensed ATEX / OSHA explosives facilities.

  • Conforms to MIL-DTL-244C; every shipment is backed by COA and MSDS.

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