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Data Legend. The Nitrocellulose price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 7 locations, as follows:
- US: transaction, cif
- S. America: transaction, fob, Brazil
- Africa: transaction, cif, South Africa
- Middle East: transaction, cif, Turkey
- SE Asia: transaction, fob, Thailand
- Europe: transaction, cif, France
- NE Asia: transaction, fob, Taiwan
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Price Dynamics. The Nitrocellulose price in United States increased during September 2018 to 3,250 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 12% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Nitrocellulose prices in United States increased significantly by 15%. Meanwhile, in Brazil, the average price of Nitrocellulose amounted to 2,620 USD per metric ton, from 2,700 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Nitrocellulose price in Brazil is 0.8% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Nitrocellulose in South Africa declined slightly throughout September 2018, reaching 2,790 USD per metric ton. The price in South Africa is 1% lower than the average price in the previous month and 4% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, Nitrocellulose prices in Turkey decreased modestly during September 2018, reaching 2,980 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 0.7% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 2% from the previous year’s price.
The Nitrocellulose prices in Thailand experienced a modest decline of 20 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 2,710 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Thailand meant a decrease of 0.7% on a monthly basis and a rise of 4% on a yearly basis. On the other hand, in September 2018, the Nitrocellulose price in France witnessed a rise of 50 USD per metric ton when compared against the previous month's price, to 3,290 USD per metric ton. The September 2018 price in France is 0.3% lower than the price one year before.
In Taiwan, the average price of Nitrocellulose was 2,370 USD per metric ton on September 2018 – a little increase of 10 USD per metric ton, or 0.4%, compared with the previous month. On a year-over-year basis, the Nitrocellulose price in Taiwan is 4% lower than the price one year before.
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About Nitrocellulose. Nitrocellulose is the most important inorganic esther of cellulose, although it has been replaced by cheaper and less flammable options for some applications. It is a white solid soluble in ethanol, but not in water. If the solution is spilled, the solvent evaporates and leaves a very flammable plastic film that produces toxic fumes when ignited.
It must be store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. It is necessary to keep away with incompatible substances, heat and ignition sources. It can be stored in drums, being these sealed and in upright position.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Nitrocellulose are listed below.
- Bleached wood pulp/cotton linters (nitration)
The uses and applications of Nitrocellulose may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Nitrocellulose are technical grade.
Most of the Cellulose Nitrate is used by the coating industry to produce lacquers, inks, adhesives, and binders, but it is also used in explosives and plastics. Also, it is used in photographic film, fibers, drug solvents, and wound sealants.
