deadcenter Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hi Folks, opened a part tub of Vhit N-140 today and it smells funny. A bit like bread when it goes moldy. Haven't come accross this before. It still looks and meters the same. Last used some from this lot about a month ago and it was fine. Is it ok to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 It should have a chemically smell. Does it look okay and not clumpy or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadcenter Posted January 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Looks fine. Just smells different to how it normally does. Not clumpy or sticky, same colour. Haven't tasted it . I have some N-150 which smells as it normally does, for comparison. Slight chemical type smell. Before I went ahead and loaded with it, I thought I ask if anyone had come across it before and if it was a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 The normal smell of Nitrocellulose is that of ether. But it is perfectly possible for powder to go mouldy. Have you had it open in a damp atmosphere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadcenter Posted January 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 No, upstairs room, normal temp, Vhit 1kg tub. About 1/3 left. Last summer when I opened it. The Vhitavouri load booklet gives info on powder storage and says that it can deteriorate and gives off an irritating acidic smell. This just smells a bit stale. Everything else about it seems normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 It may be a bit of biodegradation. I wouldn't worry too much, but if you are concerned, use it to feed your cabbage patch and buy a fresh bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicklock Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 use it to feed your cabbage patch Aren't brassicas gaseous enough without doing that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadcenter Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 If they weren't before, they will be now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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