Polymer | Applications | Nitrogen/acetyl content (%)a | Degree of substitutionb |
---|---|---|---|
Cellulose nitrate | Explosives | 12–13.5 | 2.26–2.76 |
Adhesives | 12 | 2.26 | |
Film base | 12 | 2.26 | |
Lacquers, coatings | 11.2–12 | 2.02–2.26 | |
Plastics | 10.5–11.2 | 1.83–2.02 | |
Cellulose acetate | Injection molding | 52.1–54.3 | 2.2–2.3 |
Film | 54.3–56.4 | 2.3–2.4 | |
Lacquers | 56.4–59.3 | 2.4–2.6 | |
Film and fiber | 60.7–62.85 | 2.9–3.0 |