Nitrocellulose Suppliers - LEB Enterprises

LEB Enterprises are nitrocellulose suppliers. Also called guncotton, nitrocellulose is a nitric acid ester of cellulose that is a pulpy or cottonlike polymer. Used in the manufacture of explosives, collodion, plastics, and solid monopropellants, cellulose nitrate is formed by the action of a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acids on purified cotton or wood pulp.

A derivative of natural cellulose, nitrocellulose dissolves readily in organic solvents and, with its relatively rigid molecule chain, forms a hard but flexible film for a good surface finish.

The extent of nitration and degradation of the cellulose is controlled to produce the desired product. Nitrocellulose is used for smokeless gunpowder, flash paper, collodion, nail polish, hair coloring, radon tests, and many other purposes.

If you need to find a quality nitrocellulose supplier that can provide for your needs for plastic resins in a professional manner, contact our offices to learn more about availability.