Is Pyroxylin vegan?

Nitrocellulose is also known as Pyroxylin.

Nitrocellulose is a highly flammable cellulose derivative formed by nitrating plant-derived cellulose with a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acid. It is widely used as a film-forming agent in nail polish and other cosmetic products.

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