Hercules Leaves Nitrocellulose Business to Green Tree

Hercules Inc. (Wilmington, DE) announces the completion of the sale of its nitrocellulose business to Green Tree Chemical Technologies of Seaford, DE.

Nitrocellulose, which is made by reacting cellulose derived from wood pulp with nitric acid, is a major ingredient in furniture lacquers, printing inks, and nail polish. Other grades of nitrocellulose are primary ingredients in smokeless propellants used in military and commercial applications.

Though ceasing production of nitrocellulose, Hercules will continue manufacturing Hydroxyethylcellulose at the Parlin, NJ facility under the tradename Natrosolr.

Edited by Wendy Reynolds