Description and references
A soln of 4 g pyroxylin (chiefly nitrocellulose)
in 100 ml of a mixture of 25 ml alcohol and 75 ml ether. Contains
about 70% ether and 24% abs alc by vol.
Properties
Colorless, or slightly yellow, clear or slightly
opalescent, syrupy liquid. Has the odor of ether. d2525 0.765-0.775. Exposed in thin layers, it evaporates leaving a tough, colorless
film. On the addition of water the pyroxylin ppts.Derivative
Flexible collodion.
Properties
Mixture of simple collodion with 2% camphor and
3% castor oil (by wt). Yellow syrupy liquid; contains about 67% ether
and about 22% abs alcohol by volume.Derivative
Styptic collodion.
Properties
Mixture of flexible collodion with 18% tannic
acid by wt. Contains about 61% ether and about 21% abs alcohol by
volume.Caution
Highly flammable! Keep tightly
closed in a cool place and away from flame!Use
Collodion in photography; manuf lacquers, patent
and artificial leathers, artificial pearls; process engraving; in
cements.
Therapeutic Category
Collodion and flexible collodion as topical protectant; styptic
collodion as hemostatic.
Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)
Skin protectant.
Keywords
Topical Protectant
Styptic Collodion: Hemostatic