Celluloid

Of thermoplastic.

Highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics.

This concept's ID is @1~75773

Contains

  • cellulose nitrate 2 facts

    A nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives.

  • camphor 0 facts

    A resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment.