2，4，6-Trinitro-m-cresol Property

Melting point:

109.5°C

Boiling point:

385.99°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.7550 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5500 (estimate)

pka

1.16±0.10(Predicted)

Water Solubility 

2.431g/L(25 ºC)

EPA Substance Registry System

Phenol, 3-methyl-2,4,6-trinitro- (602-99-3)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

E,Xn

Risk Statements 

2-4-20/21/22

Safety Statements 

35

RIDADR 

0216

HazardClass 

1.1D

PackingGroup 

II

Hazardous Substances Data

602-99-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H201Explosive; mass explosion hazard

H302Harmful if swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P230Keep wetted with …

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P250Do not subject to grinding/shock/…/friction.

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.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

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.

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

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P380in case of fire: Evacuate area.

P372Explosion risk in case of fire.

P373DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.

P401Store …

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2，4，6-Trinitro-m-cresol Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Bursting charges and other high explosive uses.

General Description

A detonating explosive in the form of yellow needles. Readily soluble in alcohol, ether, and acetone. Primary hazard is blast of an instantaneous explosion, not flying projectiles or fragments. Under prolonged exposure to fire or heat the containers may explode violently.

Air & Water Reactions

Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2，4，6-Trinitro-m-cresol is a nitroaryl derivative. 2，4，6-Trinitro-m-cresol is sensitive to heat. Nitroaryls range from slight to strong oxidizing agents. If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation. The aromatic nitro compounds may explode in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide even in the presence of water or organic solvents. The explosive tendencies of aromatic nitro compounds are increased by the presence of multiple nitro groups.

Health Hazard

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Fire Hazard

MAY EXPLODE AND THROW FRAGMENTS 1600 meters (1 MILE) OR MORE IF FIRE REACHES CARGO.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the cresol successively from H2O, aqueous EtOH and *benzene/cyclohexane, then dry at 80o for 2hours. [Davis & Paabo J Res Nat Bur Stand 64A 533 1960, Beilstein 6 H 387, 6 I 194, 6 II 363, 6 III 1331, 6 IV 2079.]