IS 1091 : 2025 Nitrocellulose - Specification

ICS 71.100.30

CHD 26

1 SCOPE

1.1 This standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for nitrocellulose (also known as cellulose nitrate or gun cotton) for general industrial use.

1.2 This standard does not cover nitrocellulose used in the manufacture of explosives.

2 REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which through reference in the text, constitute provisions of and necessary adjuncts to this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of these standards.

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