Nitrocellulose Lx 8/13
Description :
Overview of Nitrocellulose LX 8/13
Nitrocellulose LX 8/13 is a cellulose nitrate used in coatings, inks, and specialty applications. Known for its specific nitrogen content (indicated by 8/13 designation), excellent film-forming properties, and use in various industrial formulations, this grade is widely used in wood coatings, printing inks, and specialty applications.
This compound appears as white to off-white fibrous or chip material (often supplied as a solution or paste). Its nitrocellulose structure provides excellent coating and binding properties.
Related products include other nitrocellulose grades (various nitrogen contents), cellulose acetate, and film-forming polymers used in coatings.
Applications of Nitrocellulose LX 8/13
Coatings & Lacquers
- Used in wood coatings and lacquers
- Applied in furniture finishing
- Used in automotive refinish
Printing Inks
- Used in gravure printing inks
- Applied to flexographic inks
- Used in specialty printing applications
Specialty Applications
- Used in leather finishing
- Applied in nail polish formulations
- Used in specialty adhesives
Safety & Handling Guidelines
- HIGHLY FLAMMABLE—extreme fire hazard
- EXPLOSIVE when dry—never allow to dry completely
- Always keep wet with alcohol or water (typically 30% dampening agent)
- Store in approved containers away from heat and ignition sources
- Use explosion-proof equipment
- Handle in well-ventilated areas
Where to Buy Nitrocellulose LX 8/13?
Nitrocellulose LX 8/13 Manufacturer
ChemicalBull supplies Nitrocellulose LX 8/13 for coating and ink applications with comprehensive safety protocols.
Nitrocellulose LX 8/13 Supplier & Distributor
- Available in bulk quantities for industrial use
- Supplied wet with approved dampening agent
- Various forms (chips, solution, paste)
- COA, MSDS, and comprehensive safety documentation provided
MSDS
Includes comprehensive flammability and explosive hazard warnings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is Nitrocellulose LX 8/13 used for?
Used in wood lacquers, printing inks, leather finishing, and specialty coatings. -
What does LX 8/13 mean?
Designation indicates nitrogen content approximately 11.8-12.2% (8-13 second viscosity range). -
Why must it stay wet?
Dry nitrocellulose is explosive; it must be kept wet with alcohol or water for safe handling.
ChemicalBull supplies Nitrocellulose Lx 8/13 across India, serving customers in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, research, academic, laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial customers with reliable nationwide delivery.
