Ingredient 1: Nitrocellulose
What Is It Made Of? Highly flammable compound formed by nitrating cellulose.
Chemical name: Gun Cotton
Chemical formula: [C6H7O2(OH)3x(ONO2)
Physical properties: flammable
Chemical properties: Pale yellow syrupy liquid
Health Effects: toxicity is low, explosion hazard
Purpose of including ingredient: film-forming polymer dissolved in a volatile organic solvent.


Ingredient 2: Butyl Acetate
What Is It Made Of? Carbon hydrogen and oxygen.
Chemical name: N-Butyl acetate
Chemical formula: C6H12O2
Physical properties: floats on water, vapors heavier than air
Chemical properties: colourless liquid with a fruity odor
Health Effects: air way irritation, eye irritation, pulmonary functions
Purpose of including ingredient: to impact the coating, necessary strength, hardness.



Ingredient 3: Isopropyl  Alcohol
What Is It Made Of? Combining water and propene in a hydration reaction.
Chemical name: Isopropanol
Chemical formula: C3H8O
Physical properties: flammable
Chemical properties: colorless, strong odor
Health Effects: IPA poisoning can occur, slowed breathing, dizziness, coma
Purpose of including ingredient: anisotropic etching, roughness