Nomenclature
CAS number: 8050-88-2
Pyralin; Zylonite.
Description and references
Prepd from nitrocellulose and camphor.
Properties
Colorless, amorphous mass. Flammable. Prone to spontaneous decompn which is retarded
or prevented by the addition of urea, ZnO, MgCO3, diphenylamine,
etc. It is rendered less flammable by addition of ammonium phosphate.
Softens in boiling water; sol in acetone.Use
Plastic material for manuf of toilet articles, toys,
photographic films; substitute for amber, ivory, ebonite, tortoise
shell; also in surgery for bandages and in dentistry as substitute
for rubber.