Collodion

Synonyms

Pyroxylin 40 g in 750 ml ether and 250 ml of alcohol; [Hawley]

Category

Other Organic Compounds

Description

"A Nitrocellulose solution in ether and alcohol." [ChemIDplus] Colorless, thick liquid with ether-like odor; [CHRIS] Nitrocellulose is derived by treatment of cellulose with nitric and sulfuric acids; [Hawley]

Sources/Uses

Used in photographic film, fibers, lacquers, drug solvents, and wound sealants; Used in engraving and lithography; [ChemIDplus] Used in lacquers, inks, adhesives, leather coatings, and photography; [HSDB]

Comments

Inhalation of ether fumes can cause narcosis. [CHRIS]

Biomedical References

burn readily

Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Leather Tanning and Processing
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Photographic Processing
• Working with Glues and Adhesives

Activities

Activities with risk of exposure:

• Lithography printing