POTASSIUM 2,4,6-TRINITROPHENOLATE Property

Melting point:

250.1 °C

EPA Substance Registry System

Phenol, 2,4,6-trinitro-, potassium salt (573-83-1)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H200Unstable Explosive

H301Toxic if swalloed

H311Toxic in contact with skin

H331Toxic if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P311Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P361Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P372Explosion risk in case of fire.

P373DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.

P380Evacuate area.

P401Store …

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

POTASSIUM 2,4,6-TRINITROPHENOLATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Purification Methods

Recrystallise it from water or 95% EtOH, and dry it at room temperature in vacuum. It is soluble in 200 parts of cold water and 4 parts of boiling water. [Beilstein 3 III 880, 3 IV 1390.] THE DRY SOLID EXPLODES WHEN STRUCK OR HEATED.