What is the NOAEL for Nitrocellulose?
Nitrocellulose has 6 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is KYR8BR2X6O UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Nitrocellulose
Also known as: RS Nitrocellulose, Cellulose tetranitrate, Fulmicoton, Nitrocellulose E950, R.S.Nitrocellulose (+6 more)
CAS 9004-70-0
Nitrocellulose (CAS 9004-70-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 5 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ILO ICSC.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
6
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
5
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
14 fields
Name
Nitrocellulose
CAS Number
9004-70-0
DTXSID
DTXSID4047751
Synonyms
RS NitrocelluloseCellulose tetranitrateFulmicotonNitrocellulose E950R.S.NitrocellulosePyralinPirossilinaPiroxilinaPyroxylinePyroxylinumUNII-KYR8BR2X6O
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| GHS Signal Word | DANGER |
| GHS Hazard Statements | Flammable solid |
| Short-term Effects | See Notes. |
| Long-term Effects | See Notes. |
| Routes of Exposure | See Notes. |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
7 records
Film formerDispersing agent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
5 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts adhesive; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Arts and crafts/Office supplies; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Indirect additives food contact (10/2018) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Europe; Personal care - nails - nail polish | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Toys and children's products | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 6 of 6 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYR8BR2X6O | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| KYR8BR2X6O | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| KYR8BR2X6O | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| KYR8BR2X6O | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| =8485 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Dog | ToxValDB_PPRTV_(CPHEA) |
| =3000 | mg/kg bw/day | RfD (provisional) | oral | Human | ToxValDB_PPRTV_(CPHEA) |
Showing 6 of 6 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
22%
Category
active
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Nitrocellulose?
Nitrocellulose appears on 5 regulatory/inventory lists including Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts adhesive; Europe, Arts and crafts/Office supplies; Europe, Indirect additives food contact (10/2018), and 2 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Nitrocellulose used in cosmetics?
Yes, Nitrocellulose is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name NITROCELLULOSE. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Nitrocellulose come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Nitrocellulose used outside industrial chemicals?
Nitrocellulose also appears in cosmetics databases.