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| NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER |
| Quick-drying, solvent-based lacquers that contain nitrocellulose, a resin obtained from the nitration of cotton and other cellulose materials, were first developed in the early 1920's. These lacquers are commonly used on wooden products, primarily furniture, as well as, musical instruments. The nitrocellulose and other resins are dissolved in the solvent. Each coat of lacquer dissolves some of the previous coat, melding into and becoming a part of, the ones before it. The preferred method of applying quick- drying lacquers is by spraying, and the development of nitrocellulose lacquers, led to the first, extensive use of spray guns. Nitrocellulose lacquers produce a very hard, durable, yet flexible finish that can be polished to a high sheen. |
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