PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE 1576
April 2005
CAS No: 78-11-5 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanedioltetranitrate
PETN
RTECS No: RZ2620000
Pentaerythrite-tetranitrate
UN No: 0411 (desensitized)
C5H8N4O12 / C(CH2ONO 2)4
EC No: 603-035-00-5
Molecular mass: 316.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Explosive. Gives off irritating or toxic NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO In case of fire in the surroundings:
fumes (or gases) in a fire. smoking. use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION Risk of fire and explosion. Do NOT expose to friction or shock. Combat fire from a sheltered
Prevent deposition of dust; closed position.
system, dust explosion-proof
electrical equipment and lighting.
EXPOSURE
Inhalation Dizziness. Headache. Ventilation (not if powder), local Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
exhaust, or breathing protection. attention.
Skin Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Eyes Redness. Safety goggles, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Dizziness. Headache. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Refer for medical
work. attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal E Symbol
protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. R: 3
Remove all ignition sources. Cover the spilled S: (2-)35
material with water. Carefully collect remainder, then UN Hazard Class: 1.1D
remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-10G1.1 Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Store in an area without drain or
sewer access.
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Chemical Safety
1576 PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS TO WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and
by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. May
decompose explosively on shock, friction, or concussion. A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached
quickly when dispersed.
Occupational exposure limits
Effects of short-term exposure
TLV not established.
MAK not established. The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system,
resulting in lowering of blood pressure. Medical observation is
indicated.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Decomposes below boiling point Solubility in water: none
Melting point: 138/C Vapour pressure, Pa at 25/C: negligible
Density: 1.77 g/cm3 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.6
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Other UN number is 150 PETN wetted with not less than 25% of water, hazard class 1.1D. The desensitized substance contains not
less than 15% phlegmatizer.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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