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Collodion MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Collodion
Tree Number(s)
D25.720.099.500.439
J01.637.051.720.099.500.439
Unique ID
D003101
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003101
Annotation
do not index here for the dermatologic condition collodion membrane or collodion baby: consider ICHTHYOSIFORM ERYTHRODERMA, CONGENITAL
Scope Note
A nitrocellulose solution in ether and alcohol. Collodion has a wide range of uses in industry including applications in the manufacture of photographic film, in fibers, in lacquers, and in engraving and lithography. In medicine it is used as a drug solvent and a wound sealant.
Entry Term(s)
Celloidin
Cellulose Nitrate
Collodion Cotton
Nitrocellulose
Pyroxylin
Pharm Action
Tissue Adhesives
Explosive Agents
Registry Numbers
9004-70-0
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CAS Type 1 Name
Cellulose, nitrate
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2007/07/09
Collodion Preferred
Celloidin Narrower
Collodion Cotton Narrower
Nitrocellulose Broader
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